To combat piracy and regain control, the industry underwent a massive shift in 2001 when Apple launched and the iPod .
: At its peak, iTunes was responsible for 70% of all digital music sales , crushing most competitors and changing how record labels functioned. The Modern Shift: Ownership vs. Access buy digital music
Many music lovers are now "returning" to buying digital files or physical media for several key reasons: To combat piracy and regain control, the industry