Album Cocktail

The Financial Times this morning reported that Apple has joined forces with EMI, Sony, Warner and UMG for an on-line album sales deal that is being worked on under the name "Cocktail". It appears iTunes will begin selling these new album packages in September and they'll include liner notes, artwork, lyrics and videos. Sounds like Apple and the major record companies have finally realized why everyone illegally downloads songs and how to possibly combat it. I for one am excited that on-line sales will finally include liner notes and artwork. Perhaps it's time to sell off your CDs while they're still worth something.