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News Global Release Day confirmed as Friday; backed by HMV, Spotify Trade body says it consulted with artists, retailers and labels across the world
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News Apple ordered to pay $532.9m in iTunes patent infringement trial Cupertino giant pledges to appeal verdict
News Warner Music concludes $11.5m settlement case with artists More than 2,000 artists settle with major label group
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