Comment: Despite the fact that the Aussie dollar is trading near parity with the US dollar, Australian iTunes account holders will have to be prepared to pay a premium of up to 76 per cent on the US price if they want to download The Beatles' albums and tracks.

Which is not to say that the price differential on The Beatles' music is any greater than any other track or album on iTunes, just that it strikes me as odd that in an era of near parity that we would be paying so much - relatively - for music that's between 40 and 50 years old.

The Beatles have come to iTunes, but there are no bargains here for Australians.

Update: It should be pointed out that EMI Australia is the publisher. iTunes is the shopfront.