9 Months Ago, PC World says (in Variable Pricing Gets Really Variable) Back in April, Apple made good on its promise to sell only DRM-free music on the iTunes Store. As part of that switch, the company also adopted a tiered pricing structure for individual tracks: 69 cents (US), 99 cents, or $1.29. ...

11 Months Ago, TheAppleBlog says (in Variable iTunes Pricing to Take Effect On April 7)  CA
The new model, which basically seems to have been a concession to music publishers in order to secure DRM-free tracks, prices individual songs at 69 cents, 99 cents, and $1.29. Currently, all iTunes tracks cost 99 cents. No specific implementation date ...

14 Months Ago, Sci-Tech Today says (in Apple's Music Deal Could Mean the End of DRM) The RIAA has been backing away from lawsuits. This deal with Apple might explain why they have been doing that," said Phil Leigh, senior analyst at Inside Digital Media. "Apparently the RIAA was negotiating a big deal with iTunes to sell DRM-free tracks. It seems to me like the RIAA has accept...