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Spotify launched in the United States on July 14, 2011.

The Claim

Spotify launched in the United States in July 2009.

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The Short Version

Spotify did not launch in the United States in July 2009. Contemporaneous reporting and launch announcements establish that the service arrived in the U.S. on July 14, 2011, following years of anticipation. The limited 2009 material either predicted a future launch or carries inconsistent dating.

Caveats

  • Some coverage was published on July 13 ahead of the July 14 launch, creating a minor date variation but not a year dispute.
  • A 2009 Forbes article anticipated a future U.S. launch rather than documenting one.
  • A 2009 date attached to a Slate article conflicts with its content and likely reflects a metadata or republication error.

The Receipts

  1. Spotify Will Launch In The US Tomorrow Morning (It's About Time) | TechCrunch

    techcrunch.com

  2. Spotify launching in the US at 8AM tomorrow, open to all pre-registered users | The Verge

    theverge.com

  3. It's here! Spotify lands in the US (video)

    engadget.com

  4. Read: Spotify's U.S. Launch Announcement - Billboard

    billboard.com

  5. Spotify Has Arrived Stateside: Here's What You Need To Know - NPR

    npr.org

  6. Spotify reveals the detail behind its US launch | TechCrunch

    techcrunch.com

  7. Spotify launces in the U.S. with hopes to change the online music industry - The Washington Post

    washingtonpost.com

  8. History of Spotify

    en.wikipedia.org

  9. Spotify Launches in the U.S at Last

    wired.com

  10. Spotify

    en.wikipedia.org

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