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Internet Archive's $621M Settlement: A Loss for Music History?

Internet Archive's $621M Settlement: A Loss for Music History?

Update: 2025-09-15
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The Internet Archive just got hit with a $621 million settlement over digitizing old 78 rpm records, and the future of vintage music preservation is at stake. Did record labels just bury a treasure trove of rare audio? Discover how this legal battle could erase thousands of tracks from public access and what it means for online archives everywhere.

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Internet Archive's $621M Settlement: A Loss for Music History?

Internet Archive's $621M Settlement: A Loss for Music History?