UK man sentenced to prison for selling thousands of pirated vinyl records
Tech Culture Industry piracy vinyl UK man sentenced to prison for selling thousands of pirated vinyl records Physical media is surging in popularity, and so are fake copies printed by pirates By Alfonso Maruccia September 25, 2026, 11:31 Add TechSpot Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Music Piracy is Back: A recent case of "physical piracy" in the UK highlights the significant resurgence the recording industry is experiencing.
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Tech Culture Industry piracy vinyl UK man sentenced to prison for selling thousands of pirated vinyl records Physical media is surging in popularity, and so are fake copies printed by pirates By Alfonso Maruccia September 25, 2026, 11:31 Add TechSpot Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Music Piracy is Back: A recent case of "physical piracy" in the UK highlights the significant resurgence the recording industry is experiencing. Record labels are taking note, however, and trying to curb the growth of the unauthorized market that could accompany rising sales. A Londoner named Rehan Ahmed sold thousands of vinyl records featuring music by popular artists, earning millions of pounds in the process.
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