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Napster Launches UK Music Service

Posted by michael on from the all-jethro-tull-all-the-time dept.

amichalo writes "Napster just went multi-continent with the surprise announcement of a Napster UK on-line music service. From the website, singles at 1.09 British pounds, albums start at 9.95 pounds. Availability for other European nations not available. Apple has previously announced they would be entering the European market by the end of the year with rumors of singles priced at 1.49 Euro."

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  1. Wow... by JustNiz · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Thats almost as much as buying the CD (even in the UK).
    Its more than the cost of the CD in many countries, like the US.

  2. Re:Bit bloody pricey eh? by mcwop · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Yes, and at 9.95 pounds for an album that is $17.8 us dollars. Is this because of the VAT?

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