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iTunes Might Lose Labels

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the different-strokes dept.

Dreamwalkerofyore writes "According to the New York Times, the iTunes music store might have to change its 99 cents per song policy or risk losing a huge amount of songs due to recent disputes with record companies, who demand an increase in the cost. From the article: 'If [Mr. Jobs] loses, the one-price model that iTunes has adopted 99 cents to download any song could be replaced with a more complex structure that prices songs by popularity. A hot new single, for example, could sell for $1.49, while a golden oldie could go for substantially less than 99 cents.'"

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  1. this news reads: by w3weasel · · Score: 5, Funny

    This news reads (translated from the original RIAA BS) "Allofmp3.com will be adding new servers and registering new bank accounts to deal with the massively increased demand".

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  2. Re:"Its," damn it! by big_groo · · Score: 5, Funny
    Change its policy! You wouldn't type "... might have to change it is 99 cents per song policy."

    Your fighting a loosing battle. Its impossible to win when most of Slashdot doesnt' even have a basic grasp of english to good. Chose you're battles wisely...

  3. Idiots by Darth+Maul · · Score: 4, Funny

    Music executive: "Hey, we're making a ton of cash money without any distribution or production costs. In fact, we don't really do anything at all, and get rich. I know, LET'S SCREW THAT UP."

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  4. Re:$99 wont last forever by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    $99 is a bit steep don't you think?

  5. Re:Greed, greed, greed... by arose · · Score: 4, Funny

    No power bills? Are the servers powered by the RDF?

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  6. Dang it by Phantasmo · · Score: 5, Funny

    Dear Slashdot,

    Please help us think of ways to blame this on piracy. We're really stuck on this one!

    Sincerely,

    The RIAA

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  7. Gas prices by Xtravar · · Score: 5, Funny

    With the rising price of gasoline, music companies must charge more for their products in order to make up for increased shipping costs.

    Oh, wait. Nevermind. Yeah, they're just jerks.

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  8. Re:Apple is the WalMart of Music Downloads by 68kmac · · Score: 5, Funny
    The record companies would be shooting themselves in the foot.
    The (major) record companies have been shooting themselves in the foot for years now and still haven't made the connection that pointing down the gun and pulling the trigger is directly responsible for that stabbing pain ...
  9. Which performance? by NotQuiteReal · · Score: 2, Funny
    All the best ones are "Live" - the studio version really sucked.

    Which one does iTunes sell?

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  10. Re:Apple is the WalMart of Music Downloads by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    I'd describe it as a shooting pain, actually.

  11. Priceless ! by Nom+du+Keyboard · · Score: 4, Funny

    New iTunes songs: $1.49
    Kazaa: Free
    Sticking it to the screw-the-buyer record companies once again: PRICELESS!

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