Wal-Mart Offers DRM-Free Downloads

WAL-MART has launched "DRM-free"mp3 music downloads, now available online at www.walmart.com. Music will be priced at 94 cents per track and $9.22 per album, and will play on nearly any device, including iPOD, iPHONE and ZUNE portable media players. WAL-MART is one of the first major retailers to offer mp3 digital tracks with music content from major record labels such as UNIVERSAL and EMI MUSIC.

"As we consistently strive to help our customers shop smart at WAL-MART, our new 'DRM-free' mp3 digital tracks give them the ease and flexibility to play music on virtually any device at a great value," said Sr. Director and Divisional Mgr./Digital Media KEVIN SWINT. "Also, we're excited to launch our mp3 catalog with major record labels such as UNIVERSAL and EMI MUSIC that includes music from popular artists like THE ROLLING STONES, COLDPLAY, KT TUNSTALL, AMY WINEHOUSE, MAROON 5, GEORGE STRAIT and NELLY."

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Let's just make the inevitable happen already. Thanks.