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Apple iTunes Offers Led Zeppelin Digital Box Set

devman said:
I think (not certain) it is the publishers that do the conversion - not Apple. They send AAC files to Apple using the iTunes Producer app.

http://www.apple.com/itunes/musicmarketing/

edit: hmm, it appears they can send in lossless also.

edit: http://www.losslessaudioblog.com/2006/07/01/apple-lossless-coming-to-itunes-producer-14/
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Thanks for the clarification. It may differ depending on the scale of the distributor and whether or not they have any special promotions they coordinate wth iTunes, e.g. front page stuff...

But hey, I think I'm going to check this out. I have some material I was going to distribute on iTunes via CD Baby but if I can get on board through the producer program that would be better.

At any rate, though, I doubt that the labels even go back to the original master recordings. It really is going to be most convenient the majority of the time for them to just load the new releases through a CD. In some cases the record label doesn't even have the original master. It may be in the possession of the producer, recording artist or the studio that's archiving it on behalf of the client.
 
Avatar74 said:
Thanks for the clarification. It may differ depending on the scale of the distributor and whether or not they have any special promotions they coordinate wth iTunes, e.g. front page stuff...

But hey, I think I'm going to check this out. I have some material I was going to distribute on iTunes via CD Baby but if I can get on board through the producer program that would be better.
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You may want to check this out also. http://www.tunecore.com/
 
imwoblin said:
Led Zep is right up there with the Beatles as far as my favorite bands, but these two groups never wantesd to sell singles via iTunes. They want an all or nothing deal. I own all the Zep albums, and all the Beatles releases, but it would be nice if they would open up and allow people to purchase singles or individual albums. I guess you have to start somewhere.
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dude, how could you pick only some Zep tunes?? are you serious? every single one is amazing. i'm glad they are only releasing it all at once so people will appreciate all the songs.
 
While this is not a big deal to me because I own the CD's, I am glad Zep is finally in legal digital distribution. Hopefully more of my generation can discover what I consider the greatest band of all time! :)

Prom1 said:
The Lemon Song ....

I think that is the ONLY song other than Stairway to Heaven that I know Zeppelin plays. I TOTALLy respect their skill and creativity though. Those guys had Soul .... a different kind of soul but definately soul!

I just hope I can purchase this song.
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You've gotta be kidding. Of all the songs, The Lemon Song is the only one other than Stairway that you know? That's very strange! :D I like The Lemon Song, although it's not their best work by any stretch. Led Zeppelin II is an amazing album. The best songs are: "Whole Lotta Love," "What Is And What Should Never Be," "Heartbreaker," "Ramble On," and "Moby Dick." You should really look into purchasing Led Zeppelin I, II, III, IV, Houses of the Holy, and Physical Graffiti. Those are an absolute must. The first 6 Zeppelin albums are truly incredible.

And for those wondering about this digital set, How The West Was Won is an awesome live 3-disc album and BBC Sessions is also a great 2-disc album. It also includes The Song Remains The Same, which is the soundtrack to the film concert. This was a disappointing performance from the band and nowhere near their best. Everyone should check out Led Zeppelin DVD. It shows them at their best. :)
 
Err, weird question; has anyone here bought 'Mothership' off iTunes? If so, could you either post here or PM me the artwork for it? I can't get the iTunes auto-downloader to get it and the quality of the artwork on every site I've been on so far is terrible (horrible compression artefacts, washed out colour). Thanks!
 
BWhaler said:
I couldn't buy this fast enough. Awesome.
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That was exactly my reaction. I probably had about 40% of it from cd's I had not lost or had stolen but still. Too good to pass up. It's nice being able to go the search glass.. type in riverside and be listening to traveling riverside blues from the bbc sessions inside of 5 seconds
 
MacRumors said:


Apple announced today that they would be offering a special digital box set containing Led Zeppelin's entire discography, "The Complete Led Zeppelin," for exclusive pre-order on iTunes.
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I know it's been awhile and this has been out, but the Led Zeppelin concert in London was amazing, and :apple: is so smart to do this. Cheers, :apple:!

:apple:
 
I want Zappa Music

SciTeach said:
YES!! I agree with the Beatles comments also.....maybe others will follow.

The ZEP rules.
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She had that
Camarillo brillo
Flamin out along her head,
I mean her mendocino bean-o
By where some bugs had made it red. :cool:
 
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