In what year did revenue from music streaming subscriptions first surpass revenue from physical album sales (CDs, vinyl, etc.) globally?

The music industry has been transformed by subscription-based streaming services over the past decade. These platforms have fundamentally changed how artists release music, how revenue is generated, and how fans discover and consume content. This trivia question explores a key metric that demonstrates the massive shift in music consumption patterns brought about by subscription models.

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