Apple EMI Deal
I remember years ago, I’m dating myself now, seeing some old 45 records of Beatles songs. I don’t recall which Beatles songs they were, but I do remember they had the familiar Apple picture label. I learned years later they were records released by the record company Apple Corps Ltd, the holder of rights for Beatles songs.
Apple Corps Ltd were founded by the fab four and still owned by Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, the George Harrison estate and wife of the late John Lennon, Yoko Ono. EMI has been the sole distributor of Beatles songs since the 1960’s.
When Apple and EMI had reached a deal, you would think Beatles songs would be available for download in iTunes. Well, not quite yet. Apple and EMI are still working on the agreement to allow Beatles songs for download.
In the meantime, songs from Rolling Stones, Norah Jones and Coldplay are now available from iTunes for a premium. It’s $1.29 per song instead of the usual $0.99 cents. Ah, the price we have to pay.
All songs were going to be sold DRM free. When Apple sells the Beatles songs, it’s only a matter of time, it will be sold once again by a company with an Apple logo.
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