So WHY select markets?

[Hippie]

This has been touched on in other threads, but I haven't seen a definitive answer.

The City of Hope and Human Feel are only available for listen and purchase in specific markets; namely on iTunes in specific countries and such.

First of all (showing my ignorance) I didn't even realize there was more than one iTunes. Which leads to my question.

Given that "WWW" is World Wide Web, why not release the songs everywhere? Does it have to do with Copyright laws and such. I can't imagine it's a cost thing. Then again, is it?

Anybody know?

[RocknRoll]

This has been touched on in other threads, but I haven't seen a definitive answer.

The City of Hope and Human Feel are only available for listen and purchase in specific markets; namely on iTunes in specific countries and such.

First of all (showing my ignorance) I didn't even realize there was more than one iTunes. Which leads to my question.

Given that "WWW" is World Wide Web, why not release the songs everywhere? Does it have to do with Copyright laws and such. I can't imagine it's a cost thing. Then again, is it?

Anybody know?

Well, since I hate Walmart I'm blaming the US Walmart exclusive but I really have no clue.

On another note, I heard there will be a bonus song in Japan. Anybody know what it is? Andrew???

[S2M]

You start with Journey management. Who hasn't made a good decision in 15 years....

[Don]

It seems to stem from a number of things; sales from outside skewing sales positions on local billboard charts, different copyright laws and royalty rates for different countries, exchange rates that may be more expensive or cheaper then what you can purchase the tunes for in your own country, just a lot of stuff.


itunes pricing from JAN 2011