The CD is Not Obsolete

This opposing article point out that while many mainstream artists have suffered the effects of music pirating and downloading on CD sales, music retailers that cater to customers with specific tastes and carry specialized selections have not been hit by the dwindling CD sales of major label artists. Also online retailers like Amazon have continued to sell CDs. "It is the old methods of selling CDs that are dying off, not the CD itself—at least for a long time." This article also point out that CDs make up 3/4 of all music sold. While they believe that CDs are still alive, they see that it is becoming more and more difficult to sell CDs.

Daniel Gross. "The CD Is Not Obsolete." At Issue: What Is the Future of the Music Industry?. Ed. Roman Espejo. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2009. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Gale. Deerfield High School. 11 Feb. 2010 .