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AC/DC Finally Available on iTunes

WeegieMac said:
Australian rockers?

Angus and Malcolm Young, co-founders of the band, are from Glasgow and are well known Rangers supporters.

Do get it right MacRumors. :rolleyes:
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MacRumors got it right.

The band formed in Australia, the band members are Australian citizens (despite the main members immigrating Down Under), the band has always been considered Australian, and they rock!

Suggest you do a bit of research. Your future posts might actually carry some weight. :rolleyes:

Bummer the entire collection costs significantly more here in Australia than the quoted USA price. I understand local & federal tax additions when purchasing in America, but the AU$230 compared with US$150 is a big difference. As I said, bummer.
 
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rockosmodurnlif said:
When Tool caves, I'll know we've arrived.
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To be fair, they aren't nearly as successful and shouldn't have nearly the clout they do. They're a decent band and I know it's just my opinion but are really overrated - too much droning nonsense.

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Solomani said:
I agree. AC/DC is too late to make any revenue now.

Most classic rock fans I know have already ripped from a (borrowed-from-a-friend) CD albums and then digitally copied to their Macs/PCs, thanks to the absence of "legitimate" purchasable albums (via iTunes, Amazon, etc) from the band.

In other words, everyone that ever cared ALREADY has digital tracks of AC/DC on their computers and iPods. Why would they go spend money now?
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All my ripped/pirated AC/DC will now be available on iTunes Match, and someone will get something (probably not the band).
 
How is itunes match going to handle this? Will my 'uploaded' change to matched at some point, or do I have to force a rescan?

(I'd try it but it doesn't seem to be working for any tracks for me at the moment.)
 
peterh988 said:
How is itunes match going to handle this? Will my 'uploaded' change to matched at some point, or do I have to force a rescan?

(I'd try it but it doesn't seem to be working for any tracks for me at the moment.)
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I'm about to find out, will update.

Update: I'm afraid I'll have to delete the local files to see if it works...or try on another machine, I'll check it out later today.
 
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Iconoclysm said:
I'm about to find out, will update.

Update: I'm afraid I'll have to delete the local files to see if it works...or try on another machine, I'll check it out later today.
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Several of my AC/DC songs have shown up as "Matched" from the first day of iTunes Match. Never understood that. Interested to see what happens with the rest now.
 
I have never understood why a band would reject digital downloads to preserve the album experience instead of single song purchases when they can make all the songs on the album "album only" meaning the only way to buy the songs is to buy the whole album. I'm assuming they just don't realize this is an option?
 
peterh988 said:
How is itunes match going to handle this? Will my 'uploaded' change to matched at some point, or do I have to force a rescan?

(I'd try it but it doesn't seem to be working for any tracks for me at the moment.)
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Iconoclysm said:
I'm about to find out, will update.

Update: I'm afraid I'll have to delete the local files to see if it works...or try on another machine, I'll check it out later today.
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Tried a couple songs this morning and they are all still being uploaded when I re-add them to iTunes.

-Kevin
 
I believe the time was right for AC/DC to do this. They are still a huge rock band and still make millions in CD sales and tours every year. I wouldn't doubt that their CD sales were more stable in the past decade compared to other aging rock bands that were quick to jump onto digintal downloads. I know personally that in 2005 I bought every single CD of theirs. Some I already owned but were damaged, or I just wanted a re-mastered version. They got my money and I was glad to pay it. They've brought so much joy in my life listening to them.

I have a feeling they might have one more album and tour left and then they are retiring. I sure hope so because their last album was pretty good.
 
BlueParadox said:
MacRumors got it right.

The band formed in Australia, the band members are Australian citizens (despite the main members immigrating Down Under), the band has always been considered Australian, and they rock!

Suggest you do a bit of research. Your future posts might actually carry some weight. :rolleyes:

Bummer the entire collection costs significantly more here in Australia than the quoted USA price. I understand local & federal tax additions when purchasing in America, but the AU$230 compared with US$150 is a big difference. As I said, bummer.
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They're not Australian when their founders are Scottish. Formed in Australia, yes ... but the main founders are Scottish.

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OllyW said:
To be fair they have lived in Australia for nearly 50 years and the band was formed there. Even though they only have one member who was born there, they will always be classed as an Australian band.

Half of U2 were born in England but you wouldn't say they are not an Irish band.
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That is true, just giving my home nation the "attention" it deserves. To ignore the Scottish roots of AC/DC and solely call them Australian is a tad unfair. The brothers are highly thought of back home in Glasgow's rock circles.
 
blybug said:
Several of my AC/DC songs have shown up as "Matched" from the first day of iTunes Match. Never understood that. Interested to see what happens with the rest now.
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They could be in some "greatest rock anthems of the 1980's" collection or similar, and then they get matched.
 
Solomani said:
I agree. AC/DC is too late to make any revenue now.

Most classic rock fans I know have already ripped from a (borrowed-from-a-friend) CD albums and then digitally copied to their Macs/PCs, thanks to the absence of "legitimate" purchasable albums (via iTunes, Amazon, etc) from the band.

In other words, everyone that ever cared ALREADY has digital tracks of AC/DC on their computers and iPods. Why would they go spend money now?
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The same thing was said when The Beatles finally arrived in iTunes. "Too Late, most fan would have downloaded or ripped them already."

Yet The Beatles have been very successful on iTunes. There are always people who never ripped or had the complete albums. I will be getting some AC/DC tracks. Some "Back in Black" for me. :D
 
This is good news, however, I already own (purchased) the entire discography, I don't really care to much for the post Bon Scott stuff, but there are a few jems in there. Looking forward to seeing the sales numbers, maybe it will persuade the rest of the hold-outs
 
It was hard to believe that I couldn't buy AC/DC on iTunes so I thought well I will go to Best Buy and buy the album. Well guess what they don't sell AC/DC. So I was like what the hell they don't have it on iTunes and you can't buy it in the store. So my thought was how the hell do they sell albums. Just bought Back in Black and plan on getting others too. Thank You AC/DC you made my day today..
 
The Wedge said:
Some I already owned but were damaged, or I just wanted a re-mastered version.
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Often remasters are compressed (not for storage but more like an audio leveling). On many CDs, especially albums that weren't designed with that in mind, the low parts are brought up and it all just sounds way worse. There are plenty of YouTube videos on the topic if you're interested.

tldr; usually older CDs sound better than remastered CDs.
 
WeegieMac said:
They're not Australian when their founders are Scottish. Formed in Australia, yes ... but the main founders are Scottish.

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That is true, just giving my home nation the "attention" it deserves. To ignore the Scottish roots of AC/DC and solely call them Australian is a tad unfair. The brothers are highly thought of back home in Glasgow's rock circles.
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Even Bon was Scottish

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zync said:
Often remasters are compressed (not for storage but more like an audio leveling). On many CDs, especially albums that weren't designed with that in mind, the low parts are brought up and it all just sounds way worse. There are plenty of YouTube videos on the topic if you're interested.

tldr; usually older CDs sound better than remastered CDs.
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I don't need a lesson on sound quality thanks. My older CDs were scratched and beat up and I am a collector who wanted the complete set. I still have my older cds as well.
 
re original article

awsome hard rock - classic
awesome lyrics
"...too many women and too many pills.."
"...honey whatuya do for money honey.."

it goes on and on
back in black
 
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