antiMUSIC - iTunes Vs Labels

iTunes Vs Labels

08/30/05
. (Audio Aggression) Despite the success of Apple's iTunes Music Store, pressure from record labels may force Apple to change not only their business model, but also their pricing structure. The New York Times is reporting that Sony BMG and Warner Music Group (WMG) aren't happy with the one-price setup that iTunes currently has. The labels are proposing a pricing structure that will price songs by their popularity. The newer, more popular, songs could sell for as much as $1.49, while older, less popular, songs will continue to sell for 99 cents each. [see full story for more] - Click here for the Full Story

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