This is pretty fascinating actually -- depending in some ways, I suppose, on the access tools one has to take advantage of all the extras. 

I'm an individual. I get the book. I have a computer. No problem accessing all the features. Just me and the cloud. 

What if a library buys the book - who gets the codes? Does the library have an online area where patrons can use the extras? How many persons have access to the mash-up capabilities? And so forth. 

If I own a Kindle, does that platform allow all the subsequent audio that comes with this? iPod Touch, Galaxy, iPad ? 

And the kicker -- I've never heard Kristin's music. I'm gonna listen on the YouTube first -- it might be pretty good! :) 

Randal Baier 

----- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas Bell" <thosbellK-STATE. EDU > 
Sent: Saturday, February 5, 2011 12:58:53 PM 
Subject: Re: The state of CD manufacturing 

Kristin Hersh released her most recent album as a book w/ the album as download along with lots of other digital extras. 
Published by HarperCollins UK. 

"In a music and publishing industry first, the lead singer of Throwing Muses and successful solo artist Kristin Hersh releases her new studio album, Crooked, as a book—the first time any major recording artist has taken such a step. This groundbreaking publication will contain full color artwork, lyrics, and an exclusive essay by Kristin on each song. Each copy also comes with a digital code which unlocks a treasure trove of online content, including the full Crooked album, full recording stems for every track allowing fan remixes, track-by-track audio commentary by Kristin, the opening chapters of her forthcoming memoir, exclusive video content, outtakes, and a forum enabling fans to interact with Kristin, ask questions, and participate in live web chats. This full content will only be available to fans who purchase the book." 


http :// www .amazon.com/Crooked-Album-Kristin-Hersh/ dp /0007371861 

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Roger Kulp " <[log in to unmask]> 
To: ARSCLIST @ LISTSERV . LOC .GOV 
Sent: Friday, February 4, 2011 10:49:19 PM 
Subject: Re: [ ARSCLIST ] The state of CD manufacturing 

You are aware that in the last few years,a lot of the new music releases that have come out on vinyl,have had either a CD copy of the album,or a code for a download tossed in free? 

Roger 


--- On Mon, 1/31/11, Tom Fine < tflists @BEVERAGE-DIGEST.COM> wrote: 

From: Tom Fine < tflists @BEVERAGE-DIGEST.COM> 
Subject: Re: [ ARSCLIST ] The state of CD manufacturing 
To: ARSCLIST @ LISTSERV . LOC .GOV 
Date: Monday, January 31, 2011, 4:30 PM 

Then there's Jenny Lewis's newest album, just a thin semi-cardboard sleeve with some faux-Polaroids 
and a CD inside. 

BTW, I can see a day when you buy just a booklet or book and the music comes via a download code. 

-- Tom Fine 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marcos Sueiro Bal " < tierecords @ GMAIL .COM> 
To: < ARSCLIST @ LISTSERV . LOC .GOV> 
Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 4:42 PM 
Subject: [ ARSCLIST ] The state of CD manufacturing 


>A new post in the Masterdisk blog which some may find interesting, if 
> slightly " advertisy ". 
> 
> http :// www . themasterdiskrecord .com/2011/01/music-packaging-today-an-interview-with-sarah-robertson-and-scott-pollack-of-atoz-media/ 
> 
> Marcos 
>