the table are based on IFPI 2004 annual report, except where noted below. Total units figures are derived by addition of figures reported by referenced sources. Notes Note that the figures in the column of Total units for some markets may be higher than what the combined total from the columns of Singles, CDs, DVD might represent. This is due to the missing sales of Digital Downloads, Cassette Albums and VHS Cassettes which are not included on IFPI 2004 report provided by RIAJ. Note that the figures posted in the column of Total units for some markets may be lower than what the combined total from the columns of Singles, CDs, DVDs might represent. This is because the columns of Singles, CDs, DVDs represent shipped units, whereas the column of Total units represent sold units. 2003 Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI 2004 annual report, except where noted below. Total units figures are derived by addition of figures reported by referenced sources. 2002 Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI 2004 annual report, except where noted below. Total units figures are derived by addition of figures reported by referenced sources. 1998 Source: Figures within the table are based on the IFPI annual report and reported by Billboard. 1997 Source: Figures within the table are based on the IFPI annual report and reported by Billboard. 1996 Source: Figures within the table are based on the IFPI annual report and reported by Billboard. 1991 Source: Figures within the table are based on the IFPI annual report and reported by Billboard. Statistics See also References Largest recorded music markets Largest recorded music markets Largest recorded music markets Recorded music