SEEKING COMPARISON:  What percentage of domestic retail spending did
recorded music purchases represent in 1960? (better yet, 1955-60 if
that's somehow more comprehensive or equally available)  AND What is
the percentage today? (defined as any timeframe available after 1998)
 Raw figures about total amounts, and related statistical information
about ?entertainment industry? consumption compared to the entire
retail "economy" in these timeframes will be worth some extra "tip"
gratitude!

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Request for Question Clarification by vercingatorix-ga on 24 Apr 2006 13:38 PDT

The only reliable source for this kind of data is the U.S. government,
and the government doesn't break down entertainment spending in this
much detail. However, I can get the data you seek for audio and video
equipment, including musical instruments. If you're willing to accept
less data, I can find 20 years of info on a variety of entertainment
measurements, but nothing as specific as "recorded music."

If any of this data would suit you, please let me know, and I'll
gather and interpret it for you.

V

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Clarification of Question by mickeybitsko-ga on 07 May 2006 16:42 PDT

Nix on the non-recorded music research, thank you.  (Sorry for the
delayed reply; been otherwise occupied.)