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"Arny Krueger" wrote:


http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...music_nm/media
_universalmusic_dc_4&printer=1

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Universal Music Group, the world's largest record
company, on Wednesday said it will cut list prices on compact discs by as
much as 30 percent in an effort to boost sales that have been stymied by
free online music-sharing services such as Kazaa.

Starting in October, Universal, the home to such artists as Mary J. Blige
(news), U2 and Elton John (news), will trim its prices on most of its CDs to
$12.98 from its current $16.98-$18.98 range of prices.

"Our research shows that the sweet spot is to sell our records below
$12.98,' said Universal Music president Zach Horowitz. "We're confident that
when we implement this we will get a dramatic and sustained increase."


This is the first time list price for full-price cds has actually come
down, according to the NY Times.

Too bad it's coupled with measures unfriendly to retail stores, such as
charging fees for returns, ending advertising support, and enacting
floor space requirements.

And no price cut for classical.

Stephen

What is VAT ratio on CD in US ? in UK ?
Thanks