Go-Kart Records releases first commercially sold MP3 CD

October 17, 2003

Go-Kart Records, the same record label that released albums available for free MP3 download and wrote an open letter to the RIAA which was reported here http://www.cdfreaks.com/news/8184 , has another first. They are going to commercially sell an MP3 CD. It consists of 300 songs from 150 artists in a two disc set, again at 192kbps. All that and it's only $ 9.99.

GO-KART RECORDS is one of New York's longest running outlets for independent music. Since 1994, we have brought bands like ANTI-FLAG, THE LUNACHICKS, BUZZCOCKS, TOXIC NARCOTIC and many more to the forefront of the punk scene. Now, continuing the long history of bucking trends and blazing trails, GO-KART RECORDS is very proud to announce the release of the GO-KART MP300 RACEWAY this November 4th. Not only is this an awesome compilation CD with 300 songs from 150 bands, it's also the FIRST EVER commercially sold MP3 CD.

The GO-KART MP300 RACEWAY symbolizes more than just an adaptation to the changes in technology and consumers' demands. For the label, it represents the freedom to develop music without the constraints of the music industry establishment. The relationship between artist and consumer MUST be more interactive, independent, and rewarding for everyone involved.

With the GO-KART MP300 RACEWAY , GO-KART has availed themselves of the advances in hardware and software to promote these one hundred and fifty artists and their music more effectively. The CD features music of many different styles within the punk & hardcore genres. With this new compilation at the special price of $ 9.99, music fans have the opportunity to explore many different bands, including well-known artists like ANTI-FLAG, BOUNCING SOULS, AVAIL, SICK OF IT All, DAG NASTY, SHAI HULUD, and THE MOVIELIFE, as well as new and underground groups such as THE SPADES, VIRUS NINE, and THE A.K.A.S!

The GO-KART MP300 RACEWAY is an interactive, enhanced double CD with a virtual MP3 player that allows listeners to gather further band information (including links to the labels' and artists' websites) on their computer. Also included are info sheets on how to burn these MP3s to an audio CD!