EMI have just announced that the iTunes store will have DRM-free tracks from their catalogue. And they’re upping the quality.
There’s a mix here though. Single tracks will cost £0.99, with DRM encumbered alternatives remaining available for the standard £0.79. However, albums will be sold at the current price (£7.99 for the most part) and you’ll be able to upgrade for £0.20.
All in all, quite a coup for both EMI and Apple, and a most pleasant surprise. The iTunes store may now even be worth using (but for the fact that older CDs are generally cheaper from Amazon, anyway).
