First rise in US album sales since 2004

Adele, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga lead first increase in record sales in seven years, according to Nielsen SoundScan figuresCheck the sky for flying pigs: US album sales are up. American industry experts report that for the first time since 2004, more music is being bought and sold in 2011 than during the same time last year – a difference of almost 2m albums. It's as if a sliver of light has penetrated the gloom of the music industry.US album sales are up by 1% in the first half of 2011, accord...

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