iTunes Europe Tomorrow

MacRumors · Jun 14, 2004, 02:16 PM

MSN posts more confirmation that the iTunes Music Store is coming to Europe tomorrow (June 15th).

Quote:

The announcement will be made on June 15, said sources familiar with the necessary licensing negotiations between Apple and music labels.

Apple has announced a music press event for tomorrow, and the European iTunes launch has been widely rumored.

clonenode · Jun 14, 2004, 02:18 PM

I wonder if Apple will tie-in a new iPod announcement with this one.

liketom · Jun 14, 2004, 02:18 PM

i'll be there downloading my legal music

DMann · Jun 14, 2004, 02:20 PM

Hopefully, this will have a similar impact
in Europe as it did here!

Gianrico · Jun 14, 2004, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macrumors

MSN posts more confirmation that the iTunes Music Store is coming to Europe tomorrow (June 15th).

Apple has announced a music press event for tomorrow, and the European iTunes launch has been widely rumored.

I's a bad thing to see an european ITMS without all the Europe countries and without a release forecast for the others.

VERY BAD !!!!

dogsbody · Jun 14, 2004, 02:20 PM

I shall also be there downloading my music. As will, hopefully, one of my recent converts from work who I gave a CD with itunes for Win XP on (he has dial-up). He says he stayed up til 2am and ripped his entire CD collection....high praise indeed. Just need to get him to flog his flawed Vaio tower and buy a dual 2.5 now....he already bought a 23" display for the damn Vaio for Chrissakes....what a waste.

nuckinfutz · Jun 14, 2004, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gianrico

I's a bad thing to see an european ITMS without all the Europe countries and without a release forecast for the others.

VERY BAD !!!!

So I guess you gave this story a negative then huh

Bring it on Apple. Kock'em down one by one.

Trowaman · Jun 14, 2004, 02:24 PM

I'll say it in advance,

Welcome to wide world of iTunes, Europe!

May I enjoy your European "hits" as you enjoy our American "hits" in this world wide store.

Stike · Jun 14, 2004, 02:24 PM

Saving Taxes?

0.99 € or bust!

Dare to go higher, and you lose...

HenMaster6000 · Jun 14, 2004, 02:25 PM

I'm curious. I assume that these localized versions of iTMS will carry the music solely of that country, but do you think it's possible for someone from the US to buy a German song, for instance? Or will iTMS encompass the entire collection? If the former is true, how will apple advertise their massive collection (ie "We have 2,000,000 songs around the world")?

porky · Jun 14, 2004, 02:25 PM

As long I can buy music from Belgium it's ok. Hey, Luxemburg is next to us so... Otherwise I need to drive a little and go to an internet café

macridah · Jun 14, 2004, 02:28 PM

I hope there will be other news besides the iTunes launch. I just got use to multiple announcements because last week was apple went crazy a released so many other announcements. Imagine after june 28 ... boy o boy

Veldek · Jun 14, 2004, 02:30 PM

Rumors say the price will be between 1.05 € and 1.19 €. If this includes taxes then this is a good price. At this point I will buy songs.

BakedBeans · Jun 14, 2004, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nuckinfutz

So I guess you gave this story a negative then huh

Bring it on Apple. Kock'em down one by one.

knock um down?????

i think not well in the uk at least english are not( unfortunatly) not as honest as the guys in the states, in my opinion IT WILL FLOP

pkradd · Jun 14, 2004, 02:31 PM

The reason for localized stores is simple. Different countires have different taxes, regulations concerning music fees - both for song copyrights, artists royalites as well as label payments. You will only be able to buy from the country you are living in (as long as there is an iTMS there). Since most American artists have their product licensed around the world there should be no problem getting the local version of an album along with artists popular to a particular country. It is a massive undertaking to get this going and Apple should be congratulated for their efforts. Of course not everyone will be satisfied but its a start. You still have the option of buying CDs if you like.

Stike · Jun 14, 2004, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HenMaster6000

I'm curious. I assume that these localized versions of iTMS will carry the music solely of that country, but do you think it's possible for someone from the US to buy a German song, for instance? Or will iTMS encompass the entire collection? If the former is true, how will apple advertise their massive collection (ie "We have 2,000,000 songs around the world")?

There is already German music available in iTMS. Just search for "Roy Black" or "Stefanie Hertel" - those are the abominations of German not-so-popular music. (mostly listened to by old people and people who have no taste

)
They recently added some German music. But they have a ton still to add. Let´s see how this plays out...

musicpyrite · Jun 14, 2004, 02:33 PM

Muahahah!!! One more step to Apple's world domination!!!!

I hope they have new iPods with this too.

RHutch · Jun 14, 2004, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gianrico

I's a bad thing to see an european ITMS without all the Europe countries and without a release forecast for the others.

VERY BAD !!!!

You make it sound like there won't be access to the iTMS for all countries in Europe, but the article doesn't say that. Most countries won't have their own localized version of the store, but they will still have access to the iTMS. It seems better than nothing. Are the other download services in Europe providing localized stores for each country?

Veldek · Jun 14, 2004, 02:35 PM

Hardmac said, though there are only three localized versions, the rest of Europe will have access to a generic English one.

RHutch · Jun 14, 2004, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AL-FAMOUS

knock um down?????

i think not well in the uk at least english are not( unfortunatly) not as honest as the guys in the states, in my opinion IT WILL FLOP

Lots of people have predicted failures for Apple. What makes you so special?

BakedBeans · Jun 14, 2004, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RHutch

Lots of people have predicted failures for Apple. What makes you so special?

alot of things make me special rhutch

i hope it takes off but in my opinion it will not

and apple have failed.... lots,

FunkyChicken · Jun 14, 2004, 02:45 PM

And iTMS Canada is coming when Stevie J?

JDOG_ · Jun 14, 2004, 02:46 PM

I think the 100 million mark is just around the corner if they open up the store to the rest of the world (Europe).

I'm excited to see/hear the announcement

MacSA · Jun 14, 2004, 02:46 PM

......not a very encouraging story over at Mac World

http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/index.cfm?NewsID=8905

James Craner · Jun 14, 2004, 02:49 PM

I have been looking forward to this for soooo long. Apart from my car I listen to all my music via iTunes or iPod these days. Apple's encoding rate is slightly lower than I normally use, but I think I can live with it. Roll on Tuesday.

Jun 14, 2004, 02:18 PM	#2
clonenode macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2002	I wonder if Apple will tie-in a new iPod announcement with this one. __________________ c l o n e n o d e o n e o f m a n y

Jun 14, 2004, 02:18 PM	#3
liketom macrumors 68040 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lincoln,UK	i'll be there downloading my legal music __________________ 18,000 miles is a long way

Jun 14, 2004, 02:20 PM	#4
DMann macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: 10023	Hooooray! Hopefully, this will have a similar impact in Europe as it did here! __________________ Think Different - Innovate

Jun 14, 2004, 02:20 PM	#6
dogsbody macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Channel Islands	Likewise... I shall also be there downloading my music. As will, hopefully, one of my recent converts from work who I gave a CD with itunes for Win XP on (he has dial-up). He says he stayed up til 2am and ripped his entire CD collection....high praise indeed. Just need to get him to flog his flawed Vaio tower and buy a dual 2.5 now....he already bought a 23" display for the damn Vaio for Chrissakes....what a waste. __________________ And boom iMac 24, MBP 17 2.4, PB17 1.67, PB15 1.25, iMac Snow, iMac Bondi

Jun 14, 2004, 02:24 PM	#9
Stike macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Germany	Saving Taxes? 0.99 € or bust! Dare to go higher, and you lose... __________________ - "Fiat justitia et ruant coeli!" -

Jun 14, 2004, 02:24 PM	#8
Trowaman macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CD: TX-22	I'll say it in advance, Welcome to wide world of iTunes, Europe! May I enjoy your European "hits" as you enjoy our American "hits" in this world wide store.

Jun 14, 2004, 02:25 PM	#10
HenMaster6000 macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2003	I'm curious. I assume that these localized versions of iTMS will carry the music solely of that country, but do you think it's possible for someone from the US to buy a German song, for instance? Or will iTMS encompass the entire collection? If the former is true, how will apple advertise their massive collection (ie "We have 2,000,000 songs around the world")? __________________ MacBook Pro 2.6ghz Penryn Powerbook G4 Titanium 1Ghz 3G iPhone 16GB

Jun 14, 2004, 02:25 PM	#11
porky macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: BELGIUM	As long I can buy music from Belgium it's ok. Hey, Luxemburg is next to us so... Otherwise I need to drive a little and go to an internet café

Jun 14, 2004, 02:28 PM	#12
macridah macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: city, CA	I hope there will be other news besides the iTunes launch. I just got use to multiple announcements because last week was apple went crazy a released so many other announcements. Imagine after june 28 ... boy o boy

Jun 14, 2004, 02:30 PM	#13
Veldek macrumors 68000 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germany	Rumors say the price will be between 1.05 € and 1.19 €. If this includes taxes then this is a good price. At this point I will buy songs. __________________ Never ask a man what computer he uses. If it's a Mac, he'll tell you. If it's not, why embarrass him? T. Clancy PM G5 2x2.5 / Penryn MBP 2.4 / X.6

Jun 14, 2004, 02:31 PM	#15
pkradd macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2001	The reason for localized stores is simple. Different countires have different taxes, regulations concerning music fees - both for song copyrights, artists royalites as well as label payments. You will only be able to buy from the country you are living in (as long as there is an iTMS there). Since most American artists have their product licensed around the world there should be no problem getting the local version of an album along with artists popular to a particular country. It is a massive undertaking to get this going and Apple should be congratulated for their efforts. Of course not everyone will be satisfied but its a start. You still have the option of buying CDs if you like.

Jun 14, 2004, 02:33 PM	#17
musicpyrite macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cape Cod	Muahahah!!! One more step to Apple's world domination!!!! I hope they have new iPods with this too. __________________ For SCIENCE!!

Jun 14, 2004, 02:35 PM	#19
Veldek macrumors 68000 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germany	Hardmac said, though there are only three localized versions, the rest of Europe will have access to a generic English one. __________________ Never ask a man what computer he uses. If it's a Mac, he'll tell you. If it's not, why embarrass him? T. Clancy PM G5 2x2.5 / Penryn MBP 2.4 / X.6

Jun 14, 2004, 02:45 PM	#22
FunkyChicken macrumors member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario	And iTMS Canada is coming when Stevie J?

Jun 14, 2004, 02:46 PM	#23
JDOG_ macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oakland	100 million here they come... I think the 100 million mark is just around the corner if they open up the store to the rest of the world (Europe). I'm excited to see/hear the announcement

Jun 14, 2004, 02:46 PM	#24
MacSA macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: UK	Not a great Start ......not a very encouraging story over at Mac World http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/index.cfm?NewsID=8905

Jun 14, 2004, 02:49 PM	#25
James Craner macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Bristol, UK	I have been looking forward to this for soooo long. Apart from my car I listen to all my music via iTunes or iPod these days. Apple's encoding rate is slightly lower than I normally use, but I think I can live with it. Roll on Tuesday.

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