The Beatles Now On iTunes

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The Beatles Now On iTunes
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Posted by: Glenn

Apple Corps, EMI and Apple today announced that the Beatles, the most influential and beloved rock band in music history, are now available for the first time on the iTunes Store. Starting today, the group's 13 legendary remastered studio albums with iTunes LPs, the two-volume "Past Masters" compilation and the classic "Red" and "Blue" collections are available for purchase and download on iTunes worldwide as either albums or individual songs. Fans can also get a special digital "Beatles Box Set" featuring the "Live at the Washington Coliseum, 1964" concert film, a worldwide iTunes exclusive which captures the Beatles' very first US concert.

"We're really excited to bring the Beatles' music to iTunes," said Sir Paul McCartney. "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."

"I am particularly glad to no longer be asked when the Beatles are coming to iTunes," said Ringo Starr. "At last, if you want it-you can get it now-The Beatles from Liverpool to now! Peace and Love, Ringo."

"We love the Beatles and are honored and thrilled to welcome them to iTunes," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "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."

"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.

"The Beatles on iTunes-Bravo!" said Olivia Harrison.

"The Beatles and iTunes have both been true innovators in their fields," said EMI Group CEO Roger Faxon. "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."

Each of the Beatles' 13 legendary remastered studio albums, including "Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band," "Revolver," "The Beatles [The White Album]" and "Abbey Road" include iTunes LPs, which create an immersive album experience with a beautiful design and expanded visual features including a unique mini-documentary about the creation of each album. The two-volume "Past Masters" compilation and the classic "Red" and "Blue" collections are also available.

Single albums are available for purchase and download for $12.99 each, double albums for $19.99 each and individual songs for $1.29 each.

The special digital "Beatles Box Set" ($149) contains the 13 remastered studio albums with iTunes LPs and all mini-documentaries, "Past Masters," and the "Live at the Washington Coliseum, 1964" concert film, a worldwide iTunes exclusive which captures the Beatles' very first US concert in its entirety. In addition, Beatles fans can stream and view the "Live at the Washington Coliseum, 1964" concert film from iTunes for free for the remainder of this calendar year.

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Ben Tex · Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 1:03 pm Post subject:

I'm glad the Beatles are finally on iTunes. That rumor can be crossed off the checklist now for every event. I was kinda sick of hearing about it. Now, when are the G5 PowerBooks coming again? Wink

Smithcraft · Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 2:41 pm Post subject:

I'd be more interested in the G5 Powerbook than this "event."

However, now it's done and we won't have to hear about it much more...

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Colstan · Member Joined: 31 Oct 2007 Posts: 137

I'm thankful that this has happened, so that we will never have to hear about it again. Ringo said that as well in the press release.

Forget the G5 PowerBook. I want a G6 Power Mac!

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theGimpiest · Member Joined: 05 Apr 2009 Posts: 173

Big deal.

ghostdawg · Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 11:41 pm Post subject:

Apple is just Fixin A Hole... Razz

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Weee · Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 1:10 am Post subject:

+1 on Ringo having the best comment. Very Happy

MrBabou · Member Joined: 14 Mar 2008 Posts: 160

If I'm not mistaken, iTunes is the biggest digital download music seller. They sold billions, and are still selling lots.

Rip MP3's out of Youtube Video? You have got to be kidding me, right? I've never been one to fuss about MP3 quality really - even a good 128K rip is fine for the car, for example. But Youtube stuff is good for watching on Youtube, not for ripping into MP3's!! It like compressing something that has already been compressed... Rolling Eyes

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