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Listening to Music Without Payment

Question

Is it permitted to use music albums without paying for them?

Answer

Shalom and blessings 

Albums that are still being sold by the creator may not be listened to without payment. 

Albums that the creator distributed for free, or that are no longer sold because a long time has passed since their release, may be copied and used without payment. 

Source

The ruling of our teacher Rabbi Amram Fried shlita 

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