From A2IM:
According to Billboard Magazine, 2012 year end SoundScan statistics reveal that independent labels grabbed 32.6% of U.S. recorded music sales. As was the case in 2011, independent labels outpaced each of the major label groups to snag the #1 sales sector spot followed by Universal, Sony, Warner Music and EMI.
To read the full item written by Billboard’s Ed Christman click here.
