Recorded music sales in the U.S. decreased 18.6% between 2007 and 2008 (to $4.98 billion), while sales in the rest of the world stalled at the relatively slower rate of 8.3% (to $18.4 billion). Who’s going to be the first genius who claims that the real solution to the problem will be an education program that results in more pirates taking to the Internet? [Billboard / Pic via lone]