Well, I'm sure most record labels would rather sell you a DRM'd CD than an iTunes download. But because of the way the market is, they have no choice in the ma

Well, I'm sure most record labels would rather sell you a DRM'd CD than an iTunes download. But because of the way the market is, they have no choice in the matter. You also might forget that $3.49 of pure profit may beat the eventual per-unit margin of even high priced replacements, which require warehousing, retailing, restocking, shipping, etc etc.