Photo by Kurt Strazdins For the first time, The Beatles' catalog is available for purchase via Apple's iTunes Store.
Paul McCartney said, "We're really excited to bring the Beatles' music to iTunes. It's fantastic to see the songs we originally released on vinyl receive as much love in the digital world as they did the first time around."
According to Fox Business, each album comes with iTunes LP, which features additional content including lyrics, photos and album art. A digital version of the Fab Four's entire body of work is also available for download for $149, and that comes with exclusive access to a video of the band's first U.S. concert, "Live at the Washington Coliseum, 1964." Single albums are priced at $12.99, double albums at $19.99. Songs will cost $1.29 each.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs said gaining this content was a personal victory, since The Beatles were one of the most prominent holdouts from his online music empire.
"We love the Beatles and are honored and thrilled to welcome them to iTunes," said Jobs in a press release today. "It has been a long and winding road to get here. Thanks to the Beatles and EMI, we are now realizing a dream we've had since we launched iTunes ten years ago."
Apple hyped up the announcement over the last 24 hours on its website, promising "tomorrow is just another day. That you'll never forget."
After several hours of tech news sites like Cnet News buzzing about what the company could have in store, The Wall Street Journal reported that Apple would finally announce and agreement to offer The Beatles' music.
Other representatives speak out
Ringo Starr: "I am particularly glad to no longer be asked when the Beatles are coming to iTunes. At last, if you want it--you can get it now--The Beatles from Liverpool to now! Peace and Love, Ringo."
Yoko Ono Lennon: "In the joyful spirit of Give Peace A Chance, I think it is so appropriate that we are doing this on John's 70th birthday year."
Olivia Harrison: "The Beatles on iTunes--Bravo!"
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