IFPI confirms global release day talks

Tom Pakinkis

The IFPI has confirmed that a range of stakeholders from across the music industry are talking about implementing a global release day for new albums and singles by next summer.

The proposal being discussed would see albums and single release on Fridays at 00:01 local time around the world.

The international trade organisation says that a “positive dialogue” is being held between artists, chart compilers, digital services, independent record labels and physical format retailers.

“Moving to a global release day ...

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