>> .It IS tempting to do what some labels have recently
>> started and having both the music AND MP'3 both combined and save 
>> folks the
>> time of ripping stuff to MP3.  *that* I am looking at.
>
> That would be great along with "b-sides" that didnt make the album, 
> demos or
> live versions would be a nice bonus too. I heard some companies 
> overseas were
> attempting this - but I think they were using Mjuice protected Mp3s or 
> Windows
> Media Files (WMA) that were protected (you had to use the player that 
> came
> with
> that CD to access them) to keep the user from sharing them.

If you'll excuse the shameless self promotion... I've made it policy at 
our label, Headphone Treats, for all releases to contain bonus CD-Rom 
materials... video, demos, alternate mixes, photos, extensive liner 
notes, etc. (http://www.headphonetreats.com). Both the new album by The 
Ether Family Presents... and fellow audities member Adam McIntyre's CD 
has bonus material. And of course there is NO COPY PROTECTION on 
anything. :) It's actually pretty easy to do the CD-Roms if you have 
some web design experience. If anyone needs some advice on it, I'll be 
happy to talk you through it.

Ryan