iTunes introduces Digital 45s

Posted on 21 August 2009 by


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The first 45 rpm record was introduced by RCA in 1949.  The small, 7″ vinyl records were a way for artists to introduce their singles.

Since iTunes wasn’t around back then you couldn’t easily download one song from your favorite artist, you’d have to buy the whole LP album.

The 45 allowed you to purchase a smaller amount of music for a lower price.

The 45 would contain the single on the A side and usually a lessor known track on the B side.

iTunes recently added a new section for digital 45s bringing the concept back.

The section contains a small sampling of 45s, which include two songs for a low price.

Check out the new digital 45 section of iTunes here.

Via thisiphoneguy.

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