Places to buy music?

A question about : Places to buy music?

Hi

I am wanting to buy some albums on mp3 but not finding many places that sell them. I've checked Amazon but its a lot more expensive than buying the physical CD from other stores. What other sites are good to check? I used to use the MSE tune checker but it doesn't work now.

I also found plenty of Russian sites with cheap music but I don't think they pay anything to the artist so don't want to line the pockets of some Russians effectively stealing peoples music.

Best answers:

• Google play
  ITunes
  Sainsburys.co.UK do mp3s
  Napster of course but its a subscription service or you can pay for each track
  Maybe check the link below, might give some ideas.
  https://www.theguardian.com/arts/netm...127237,00.html
• I've found that most of the time it's actually cheaper to buy a physical CD and rip the mp3s. You can get used CDs on eBay and other sites (like Amazon Marketplace) for like Ј2/3
• Agree with the other poster, for established artists/older albums eBay for CD to mp3 route is often cheapest.
  For new bands mp3s Bandcamp can be good.
• I often check out charity shops or boot sales to find some bargains, and some CDs you won't find in the stores!
• Google Play have had various albums at 99p over the Christmas period.
• I just got a Samsung phone and I'm surprised at how good Google Play is for music compared to anyone else. Yesterday I downloaded Kelly Clarksons greatest hits for free!!
  Sam Smith current album is Ј3.99 on Google Play whereas the disc is around Ј7 in stores. Singles are the same price as others with regards to mp3 prices but the albums are great value for money!
• Thank you for the information
• iTunes
  Spotify
• I always bought at itunes, but sometimes at ebay uk.. A lot of genres there..