• eMusic is a subscription-based online music store. In addition to supporting independent artists and record labels, eMusic is known for selling DRM-free MP3s which are compatible with all current portable media players.

• 1. Founded in 1998 as "GoodNoise"
  2. Founders: Gene Hoffman and Bob Kohn
  3. First company to sell music in MP3 formateMusic: http://www.emusic.com/about/index.html About eMusic]
  4. Renamed eMusic in 1999
  5. Tracks available: More than 3.5 millioneMusic Press Room: eMUSIC KEEPS ON GROWING - WORLD'S LARGEST INDIE CATALOGUE NOW AT 3.5 MILLION TRACKS (March 10, 2008)
  6. Second largest seller of online digital music next to the iTunes StoreeMusic Press Room: eMUSIC KEEPS ON GROWING - WORLD'S LARGEST INDIE CATALOGUE NOW AT 3.5 MILLION TRACKS (March 10, 2008)
  7. Uses a monthly-subscription system rather than selling songs individually
  8. Total subscribers: More than 300,000eMusic Press Room: EMUSIC MOMENTUM CONTINUES; TOPS 300,000 SUBSCRIBERS (April 17, 2007)
  9. Offers a trial period that gives prospective users 25 free downloads
  10. Sells MP3s without DRM protection
  11. Also sell audiobookseMusic: http://www.emusic.com/about/index.html About eMusic]

• Subscription Plans

  eMusic used to offer subscribers an unlimited number of downloads per month. When they changed their subscription policies in November, 2003, many users were opposed.MetaFilter: eMusic Ends Unlimited Service (October 9, 2003) Currently, eMusic offers three monthly subscription plans:

  1. eMusic Basic
     • 30 downloads
     • $11.99
  2. eMusic Plus
     • 50 downloads
     • $14.99
  3. eMusic Premium
     • 75 downloads
     • $19.99eMusic FAQ: Q: What subscription programs does eMusic offer?

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