iTunes Plus upgrade for underworldlive.com (UK only)

TheBang · #1 01-02-2008, 02:01 PM

I noticed that at some time in the recent past all the underworldlive.com label material (OwB, Crocodile, etc.) on iTunes UK was upgraded to iTunes Plus. That means no DRM and twice the bitrate (256 Kbps vs. 128 Kbps).

You can upgrade your previously purchased DRM'd songs for £0.20 per song or 25% of the album price. To upgrade, on the main iTunes Store page, click the "iTunes Plus" Quick Link on the right-hand side, and then use the "Upgrade My Library" section.

The iTunes Plus upgrade doesn't seem to have been extended to the US or Japan stores.

Jan · #2 01-02-2008, 02:45 PM

Great move from UW.
But yes, the JAL to Tokyo EP is still DRM-infested. Sadly this is also the only itunes release that is not available on CD. I'd love to hear a full APFC.

TheBang · #3 01-02-2008, 03:03 PM

Indeed. JtT was the one I was hoping for. The decision to DRM or not DRM on iTunes is up to each label, and since UW is their own label, I can't imagine why it wouldn't be changed worldwide. I'm hoping it's just a propogation delay, and that the US and JP stores will be upgraded shortly.

industri_studios · #4 01-03-2008, 04:38 PM

Could also have to do with distribution rights. SHOULDN'T affect Underworld - but I don't know if their digital releases are tied to any existing label contracts...

botkiller · #5 01-04-2008, 05:16 PM

I just buy everything on CD still, so I don't worry about this :P