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Speaking of piracy and copyrights, First Word Records is taking the innovative DRM-free high road in publishing music, similar to Saddle Creek earlier in the year (and other innovative labels). They are offering vinyl and MP3’s as a package deal when purchasing the so lovely tactile plastic 12-inch disk called records. We love vinyl but digital is ultra convenient, this combination seems to be an innovative approach that provides the best of 2 worlds.

While the copyright fight rages between big record companies and their customers, some smaller, independent labels are moving in with innovation instead of litigation. First Word Records, a U.K. label based in Leeds, has one new idea — vinyl records that include downloadable MP3’s. Full story at Wired

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