$9.99 for a new CD release, yes it has happened

Isn't it Universal Music Group?

I wonder how this will play out for the used cd dealers and Columbia House? I'll suport my local CD Plus. They carry a good selection.....I check Wal-mart, then buy at the local if it is the same price.....How is the new Rodney Crowell?

This is because Hi-Rez is flushing the market. I got some great deals on Hybrid SACDs at below $14. I tried to share the info here but it was censored.

I work in books and when they do that both the Publisher and Vendor share the discount. I dont think they would leave their stores out in the cold like that.

Bundee1,

I suppose that the publishing industry is pretty ruthless at times also. There was no offer made to credit his inventory to the new wholesale values. The information I've provided was shown to me by the record store owner. He's not going to sign up. I should also mention that about 17% of his inventory is currently UMG. In fact, the local paper (Gannett) did a write up on this too. I've tried to be factual and only see one error I made which was calling them Universal Music Works rather than Universal Music Group.

I remain opotomistic about the remaining record labels following suit but being kinder in their demands. This can be a very good thing but I still worry about the individually owned stores. We'll just have to wait and see.