Buy the record get free download!

[simon]

Not sure where the best place to put this is - it could have gone under CD or Fave Artist as well I guess, but I bought the record so I'll stick it here.

I've just got a copy of Jack Johnson's new album Sleep Through The Static on double vinyl. They're not particularly heavy, and the first disc is a little warped but plays okay. But what's really interesting is that there was a code enclosed for a one-time-only download of the album on mp3. Okay it's not flac but at least it's 192kbps.

This is the first time I've come a cross this and I reckon this is a really good move - I'm prepared to pay the premium for an album on vinyl but it sticks in the claw to either have to buy the cd or sample the album to have a digital copy too. Can't see it catching on though unfortunately.

It looks to be done as part of the record pressing company's services:
http://www.urpressing.com/index.php

[Nick]

Interesting idea, makes good sense, but I expect for that reason it won't catch on

[simon]

Yeah, I can't help thinking that most record companies think that there's an opportunity to sell both the vinyl and cd. Kerching!

[Dave the bass]

Why on earth would anyone want 2 copys of any Jack Johnson album...Zzzzzzzzzz

<sniggers and runs away>


DTB

[Nick]

Well, if it can put DTB to sleep for a few hours, its certainly got a use

[simon]

Dave,

I've seen all those old albums you keep posting photos of. Erm, not sure you're really in any position to poke fun . Old before ya time mate.

[Dave the bass]

Northern Bully-boys the both of ye

X

DTB