Yes, music sales have plummeted and with the rise of the iTunes store and streaming options, it takes noble efforts like Record Store Day, and its many unique releases, to inspire folks to get out of the house and actually purchase some music -- an act that was a near ritual for music lovers just 20 years ago. Here are a pair of pie charts that give a feel for where people go to make purchases in real space, and what percent of sales actually get to locally owned, independent channels. The second chart is specific to vinyl sales.
