Steve Jobs has just announced a deal that sees The Beatles catalogue become available digitally via iTunes.
After years of speculation and discussion, the agreement between Apple the tech company, EMI and Apple Corps Ltd, The Beatles owned music company, finally sees the mainstay of the The Beatles discography available to purchase legitimately via digital download for the very first time, as whole albums or individual songs.
The group's 13 remastered studio albums will now be available from the UK iTunes store alongside the collected remastered 'red' and 'blue' albums and Past Masters Vol. 1 & 2 at a cost of £10.99 each for single albums or £17.99 for the doubles. There will also be an iTunes exclusive £125.00 digital Beatles Box set which contains all of the studio albums and features the Live at the Washington Coliseum, 1964 concert film, which captures the Beatles' very first US concert. Individual tracks are priced at 99 pence.
Commenting on the announcement Sir Paul McCartney said "We're really excited to bring the Beatles' music to iTunes," adding "It's fantastic to see the songs we originally released on vinyl receive as much love in the digital world as they did the first time around."
"In the joyful spirit of Give Peace A Chance, I think it is so appropriate that we are doing this on John's 70th birthday year," said Yoko Ono Lennon.
Ringo, perhaps sharing the relief felt by many Beatles fans seems equally happy about the decision adding, "I am particularly glad to no longer be asked when the Beatles are coming to iTunes", "if you want it-you can get it now - The Beatles from Liverpool to now! Peace and Love, Ringo."
Apple CEO Steve Jobs added, "We love the Beatles and are honored and thrilled to welcome them to iTunes," stating "It has been a long and winding road to get here. Thanks to the Beatles and EMI, we are now realizing a dream we've had since we launched iTunes ten years ago."
Comparing The Beatles musical accomplishments with Apple Corp's technical innovation EMI Group CEO Roger Faxon said "The Beatles and iTunes have both been true innovators in their fields," "It's a privilege for everybody at EMI to work with Steve Jobs and with Apple Corps' Jeff Jones and their teams in marking a great milestone in the development of digital music."
Check them out now - The Beatles on iTunes.
3:21 PM | 16/11/2010
More Photos Of:
Latest News
-
Stone Roses record new songs, watch Lady Gaga's Simpsons song, Damon Albarn & Portishead collaborate, Green Day man plays Facebook chief's wedding... Daily Hot List
A round-up of all the news, views, interviews and cool music things online today (22 May)
-
Bee Gees' Robin Gibb RIP (round-up) Muse carry Olympic torch, Mick Jagger plays with Foo Fighters & Arcade Fire, Jack White new record attempt, Citizens session, Crowded House drummer dies... Daily Hot List
A round-up of all the news, views, interviews and cool music things online today (21 May)
-
Column - Robin's Reign: the remarkable career of the Bee Gees' Robin Gibb
Following the Bee Gee's death last night, Dorian Lynskey looks back at the singer and songwriter's multifaceted work
-
The Cult: 'Nirvana's arrival was like a nuclear bomb for rock bands' - Q311 extract
As the band release a new album today (21 May) they recall how Kurt Cobain and co made them split the first time - get our current issue for the full interview
-
Q's Week that was... Gaz Coombes, sports star who can sing, Great Escape, Donna Summer RIP, T In The Park, Zulu Winter, Niki & Dove & more
Here's what we've been up to this week...
-
Column - How Donna Summer helped change dance music forever
Following her death yesterday (17 May), Paul McGee looks at the Queen Of Disco's creative legacy
Advertisement
User Comments
Post A Comment
Post A Comment