Baron Kurtz
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scotrace said:Now, a question: If I own a vinyl copy of Song X that I have purchased in a store, I do indeed own the right to personally enjoy that piece of music. Is it OK then, to seek a digital copy of the very same Song X, to re-enable enjoyment of it due the the stranding of the original format? If I've got no turntable, I can no longer enjoy Song X, so can I grab a replacement digital copy, or must I renew my ownership of Song X each time a new delivery format is invented? Must I buy eight copies of Song X in different formats?
I think, Scott, that you have the right to make a copy for yourself. I looked into the issue for some of my records, which have never been released on CD. In order to stop destroying the vinyl i recorded them onto my Mac. I have never distributed them, though. I think distribution is where the law comes into play, but no copyright lawyer, I.
Most stuff, this is not an issue. Most things are available in digital format. But some are not.
bk