![]() In March, Epic released a "limited edition" version of the original, with a bonus DVD containing behind-the-scenes footage of the Oscar-winning movie, archival material and other features. Kurzman was product manager of the "Chicago" soundtrack, released in January, which has been a surprise hit with more than 1 million copies sold. "This is really incredibly valuable for that consumer." "(Some) fans want every ounce of information," said Ceci Kurzman, vice president of Epic Records' worldwide marketing. Record industry executives say the goal isn't to force consumers to buy the same album twice, but to satisfy die-hard fans. "I don't think there's a huge history of consumer complaints," he said. Goldberg, however, doesn't think it's been a problem. "It's confusing to the consumer, it's confusing to the retailer." "I think it's a very dangerous trend," she said. Hill-Alderman says re-releasing new CDs punishes those who have purchased the original. ![]() "You might get a VHS of something, and then the next thing there is a DVD that has extra stuff on it or something like that," Goldberg said.īut Alayna Hill-Alderman, who owns two Record Archive stores in Rochester, N.Y., is among those who believe the new trend isn't fan friendly. Danny Goldberg, president of independent label Artemis Records, sees the new trend as akin to the marketing of movie videos and DVDs.
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