The press release
Press release
Columbia Records and Apple Offer Exclusive Digital Pre-Order of Bob Dylan’s New Album “Modern Times”
Bob Dylan Digital Box Set “The Collection” Available Exclusively on iTunes
LONDON—August 17, 2006—Columbia Records and Apple® today announced that the new album “Modern Times” from Bob Dylan will be offered through an exclusive pre-order on the iTunes® Music Store (http://www.itunes.com/uk). Apple has also created an exclusive Bob Dylan digital box set, entitled “The Collection,” that includes all of Bob Dylan’s albums with nearly 800 tracks spanning his career. The Bob Dylan digital box set will be available for purchase and download with just one click for £169.99, exclusively from iTunes beginning August 29.
“We’re excited to offer Bob Dylan fans this dynamic package through iTunes,” said Steve Barnett, chairman of Columbia Records. “Dylan fans are going to be really excited to have the opportunity to pre-order the new album.”
“Bob Dylan is one of the most respected poets and musicians of our time, and he is a personal hero of mine,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “Being able to offer his new album and the exclusive box set of his works on iTunes is a real thrill for us.”
“Modern Times,” set for release on August 29, has already been heralded by critics as, “Epic. Heartbreaking. Dynamic. Apocalyptic,” and “Another classic from the revitalised master.” The iTunes special edition of “Modern Times” includes two Bob Dylan videos: “Things Have Changed,” and the iTunes exclusive “Jokerman.” The iTunes exclusive Bob Dylan digital box set entitled “The Collection” includes every song from each of his studio albums and “The Bootleg Series” releases, plus 42 rarities. Also included with “The Collection” is a special digital booklet featuring liner notes from Grammy Award-winning writer, Tom Piazza.
Beginning today, customers can pre-order a copy of Bob Dylan’s new album “Modern Times” for £8.99 to be downloaded on August 29 when it is released.
With Apple’s legendary ease of use, pioneering features such as integrated video and podcasting support, iMix playlist sharing, seamless integration with iPod® and groundbreaking personal use rights, the iTunes Music Store is the best way for Mac® and PC users to legally discover, purchase and download music and videos online. The iTunes Music Store features a selection of over 9,000 music videos, Pixar and Disney short films, a variety of hit TV shows, and more than three million songs from the major music companies and over 1,000 independent labels.
Pricing and Availability
iTunes 6 for Mac and Windows includes the iTunes Music Store and is available as a free download from http://www.apple.com/uk/itunes. Purchase and download of songs and videos from the iTunes Music Store requires a valid credit card with a billing address in the country of purchase. Television shows are available in the US only, and video availability varies by country. Music videos and short films are £1.89 each.
For information on any Apple product, or details of their nearest Apple Authorised Reseller, customers should consult Apple's U.K. web site
(http://www.apple.com/uk). Customers in the U.K. can buy direct from Apple through the Apple Store (http://www.apple.com/ukstore or 0800 039 1010).
About Apple
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning desktop and notebook computers, OS X operating system, and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital music revolution with its iPod portable music players and iTunes online music store.
