Why aren't The Beatles on iTunes yet?

[Riviera122]

I hate having to download songs the uh, "different" way. Also, I don't really like every single song on a Beatles album, but I don't have any choice. I would prefer to be able to select single songs.

Along with some of these pros, it also means we get really good quality music with affordable prices.

Come on Apple!

 

[thegoldenmackid]

EMI is afraid of people pirating the music. Here.

 

[old-wiz]

And by being afraid of people pirating the music, they simply refuse to allow a legal means of getting the music, thus losing revenue and causing more piracy.

 

[OriginalFormula]

Hopefully they're up in the near future. With the advent of the stereo and mono box sets, there's no reason not to release them.

 

[old-wiz]

and as soon as the box sets are out, they will be pirated anyway.

 

[Jolly Jimmy]

and as soon as the box sets are out, they will be pirated anyway.

Both box sets where available to download illegally before the official release (09.09/09).

I don't see how piracy is what's stopping The Beatles being on iTunes. How could there be more than there is now?

 

[ziggyonice]

And by being afraid of people pirating the music, they simply refuse to allow a legal means of getting the music, thus losing revenue and causing more piracy.

It's the classic example of old people not coping with newer technology. When will they ever learn?

 

[chrono1081]

It's the classic example of old people not coping with newer technology. When will they ever learn?

+1 People are so clueless now a days. By trying to protect everything they lose more revenue.

I myself hate the Beatles but it would be nice to see them on iTunes cause I know it would make a ton of people happy. My parents would especially love it seeing how their Beatles collection (all records still in wrapping) could fetch a fortune on ebay.