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<p>Unlike iTunes, Amazon's DRM-free downloads will be compatible with any digital player, and customers will also be able to burn their own CDs. </p>
<p>According to <a href="http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=176060&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1003003&highlight=">Amazon</a>, it will be offering millions of songs for sale from 12,000 record labels, though EMI is the only major label involved at the moment. </p>
<p>The company didn't release any details on pricing. It also remains to be seen whether Amazon can be a strong competitor for <a href="http://www.apple.com/itunes/">iTunes</a>, which currently holds around 80% of the music download market. </p>
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<Paragraph>The company didn't release any details on pricing. It also remains to be seen whether Amazon can be a strong competitor for <Link URL="http://www.apple.com/itunes/" Window="New">iTunes</Link>, which currently holds around 80% of the music download market. </Paragraph>
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<strong>Amazon has confirmed plans to open a music download store later this year, offering all songs free of DRM copyright protection.</strong>
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<p>The <a href="/blog/1101-amazon-to-offer-music-downloads">much-anticipated move</a> will see Amazon offering music from EMI, which recently <a href="/blog/1013-apple-and-emi-announce-drm-free-music-downloads">cut a deal with Apple</a> to sell its music DRM-free through the iTunes store. </p>
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<p>Related Econsultancy reports include our <strong><a href="http://econsultancy.com/reports/e-commerce-platforms-buyer-s-guide-2009">E-commerce Platforms Buyer's Guide</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://econsultancy.com/reports/delivering-successful-e-commerce-projects">Delivering Successful E-commerce Projects</a></strong> and <strong><a href="http://econsultancy.com/reports/online-retail-2007-checkout-special">Online Retail Checkout Special</a></strong>. See also the <strong><a href="http://econsultancy.com/reports/e-commerce-statistics">E-commerce Statistics Compendium</a></strong>.</p>
<p>Related Econsultancy reports include our <strong><a href="http://econsultancy.com/reports/e-commerce-platforms-buyer-s-guide-2009">E-commerce Platforms Buyer's Guide</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://econsultancy.com/reports/delivering-successful-e-commerce-projects">Delivering Successful E-commerce Projects</a></strong> and <strong><a href="http://econsultancy.com/reports/online-retail-2007-checkout-special">Online Retail Checkout Special</a></strong>. See also the <strong><a href="http://econsultancy.com/reports/e-commerce-statistics">E-commerce Statistics Compendium</a></strong>.</p>
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