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Tuesday, 19 March, 2002, 12:32 GMT
Britney 'spearheads' new discs
![]() Britney Spears: Getting behind new format
Britney Spears, 'N Sync and R Kelly are to release their music in a new format intended to replace the CD, it has been reported.
The artists' record label, Jive Records, will become the first label to commit their roster to the new DataPlay medium, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
The DataPlay format is designed to store almost any kind of information in a disc which looks like a large coin in a clear plastic shell. The availability of three of the world's biggest-selling pop artists will be seen as a vote of confidence in the new medium, due to go on sale in the US this summer. Universal Music Group, EMI Group and BMG Entertainment have also announced plans to distribute music on DataPlay discs, but have not yet named specific artists. 'Benefits' The BMG group called the new format "a great opportunity for our industry". Pete Jones, President of BMG Distribution, said: "The feedback from both retail and our labels to DataPlay has been overwhelmingly positive, and the consumer benefits are many."
But they will also be able to store hundreds of high-resolution photographs, 100 e-books or dozens of games. The makers of the disc say they will resist piracy but will permit consumers to make their own personal copies and compilations. This feature is seen as essential to make the new format attractive to buyers yet acceptable to the music industry. The record labels hope DataPlay will enable music to be combined with videos, interviews, photos and more on the same disc. The discs can also contain internet links to more content, such as previous releases from the artist's catalogue. DataPlay discs and music players are set to go on sale in the US in the summer, with players likely to cost $280-$450 (£195-£315). Blank discs are expected to cost $5-$12 (£3.50-£8.40).
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