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Beatles download rumour quashed | Beatles download rumour quashed |
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The Beatles' record label has moved to dampen rumours that the band's music is about to become available online. | The Beatles' record label has moved to dampen rumours that the band's music is about to become available online. |
The Fab Four are on of the last major acts to withhold their back catalogue from stores like iTunes and Napster. | |
UK download site Wippit indicated it would be first to sell the songs in a headline on its press release pages. | UK download site Wippit indicated it would be first to sell the songs in a headline on its press release pages. |
Record company EMI said the statement was untrue and has asked for it to be removed. Representatives for Wippit were unavailable for comment. | Record company EMI said the statement was untrue and has asked for it to be removed. Representatives for Wippit were unavailable for comment. |
EMI is believed to be on the verge of releasing The Beatles' back catalogue as digital downloads. | EMI is believed to be on the verge of releasing The Beatles' back catalogue as digital downloads. |
A press release was advertised on Wippit's siteA potential deal with iTunes became more likely last month when the band's record label Apple Corps settled a long-running trademark dispute with technology giant Apple Inc. | A press release was advertised on Wippit's siteA potential deal with iTunes became more likely last month when the band's record label Apple Corps settled a long-running trademark dispute with technology giant Apple Inc. |
After settling their differences, Apple Corps manager Neil Aspinall said the Beatles looked forward to "many years of peaceful co-operation" with the computer firm. | After settling their differences, Apple Corps manager Neil Aspinall said the Beatles looked forward to "many years of peaceful co-operation" with the computer firm. |
In January, Apple Inc boss Steve Jobs teased Beatles fans by calling up a selection from the band's Sergeant Pepper album when he unveiled the company's iPhone. | In January, Apple Inc boss Steve Jobs teased Beatles fans by calling up a selection from the band's Sergeant Pepper album when he unveiled the company's iPhone. |
'Beatles Top 10' | 'Beatles Top 10' |
Wippit posted the Beatles announcement on its website last Friday. The headline reads: "The Beatles available for download on Wippit." | Wippit posted the Beatles announcement on its website last Friday. The headline reads: "The Beatles available for download on Wippit." |
But the full text of the press release, which is dated Wednesday 14 March, is unavailable. | But the full text of the press release, which is dated Wednesday 14 March, is unavailable. |
Winning the online distribution rights to the Beatles' music would be a major coup for the company. | Winning the online distribution rights to the Beatles' music would be a major coup for the company. |
HMV spokesman Gennaro Castaldo says a top 10 made up entirely of Beatles' tracks "would be almost guaranteed" as soon as the songs go on sale. | HMV spokesman Gennaro Castaldo says a top 10 made up entirely of Beatles' tracks "would be almost guaranteed" as soon as the songs go on sale. |
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