I have discussed this very thing with those in power at UMG. They don't have the infrastructure to 
do this (ie it take labor-hours that they can't spare), and demand is said to be very low among 
download customers. I definitely prefer a PDF booklet with a download, but then again I expect 
consistent and accurate metadata (which is very rare). In the end, it's not worth getting worked up 
about, it is what it is and it's unlikely to change.

-- Tom Fine

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Russell Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2015 10:49 AM
Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Hi-Rez symphony recordings, including some MLP, on sale at HDTracks


> Several items (including the MLP titles) show this wording in the "About the Album" description:
>
> THIS ALBUM DOWNLOAD FEATURES HIGH RESOLUTION COVER ART ONLY. LINER NOTES ARE NOT AVAILABLE.
>
> Why has Universal adopted this policy? When a booklet has been produced for a physical release, it 
> shouldn't be difficult to create a PDF to accompany the digital versions. When the choice is CD 
> with notes, or hi-rez without, I'm reluctant to buy either one. Any insight into what the labels 
> are thinking (if they are)?
>
> Russell
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Fine" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2015 7:28:50 AM
> Subject: [ARSCLIST] Hi-Rez symphony recordings, including some MLP, on sale at HDTracks
>
> A 30% discount brings prices down into CD territory, for hi-rez audio.
>
> http://www.hdtracks.com/specials-of-the-week
>
> -- Tom Fine
>
>