MP3 & phone app deals/freebies (Amazon/Starbucks/etc.) (1 Viewer)

[EricSchulz]

I thought that many of you may not be aware of the great daily MP3 deals that Amazon is offering, so I decided to start this thread.

Every day Amazon offers a complete MP3 album for a discounted price (generally $1.99-$3.99) but I have seen one for $0.99 and some double-length titles are more. I got hooked on this deal when they offered the new Keane CD on release date for the ridiculous price of only $2.99!

Also, every Friday is the "Five for $5" deal, which offers five titles for $5 each, and that price is good Friday-Monday.

I hope this thread proves useful (and saves you some money!)

 

[EricSchulz]

The Deal for the today (Nov. 3, '08) is Jesse McCartney's "Departure" for $1.99.
Amazon.com MP3 Downloads: Free music, bestselling songs from $.89, most albums $8.99 or lower. Compatible with MP3 players, including the iPod®.

 

[Robert Floto]

I've never gotten any MP3's from Amazon. Is there a trick to it, or can I just import my purchase into my iTunes somehow?

 

[EricSchulz]

I've never gotten any MP3's from Amazon. Is there a trick to it, or can I just import my purchase into my iTunes somehow?

Amazon sells unprotected MP3s (no Digital Rights Management restrictions). When I download a track/album it directly goes into my iTunes Library (with cover art) just like a track from the iTunes Store. Amazon offers different exclusives from iTunes (just what we need---more choices!)
The only drawback is that Amazon doesn't offer something comparable to the "Complete This Album" option that iTunes has.

 

[EricSchulz]

Today's Deal (Nov. 5, '08) is the "News of the World" by Queen (one of their BEST efforts, IMHO!) for the amazing price of only $1.99!
Amazon.com MP3 Downloads: Free music, bestselling songs from $.89, most albums $8.99 or lower. Compatible with MP3 players, including the iPod®.
EDIT (11/05/2008): Since the URL does not change when the title changes, I will just edit this post with the current day's info.

 

[EricSchulz]

Today's Deal (Thursday, Nov. 6, '08) is Jesse Baylin's "Firesight" for only $0.99!!! Amazon recommends her to fans of Norah Jones and Colbie Caillat.

Remember, tomorrrow will be the $5 Fridays titles too!

 

[EricSchulz]

Today's Deal (Friday, Nov. 7, '08): "Remain In Light" by Talking Heads for only $1.99!

Five for $5 Friday Deals: (runs through the weekend)

Now! 28

Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog (ST)

Calexico: Carried To Dust

Pantera: Best of

The Game: LAX

 

[EricSchulz]

Today's Deal (Sat. Nov. 8, '08): Stevie Wonder's "Where I'm Coming From" for the amazing price of only $0.99!

And the Friday $5 Deals:

(runs through the weekend)

Now! 28

Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog (ST)

Calexico: Carried To Dust

Pantera: Best of

The Game: LAX

 

[EricSchulz]

Today's Deal (Sunday, Nov. 9): "Elliot Smith" by, of course, Elliot Smith for only $2.99!

 

[EricSchulz]

Today's Deal (Monday, Nov. 10) is: "Control" by Janet Jackson for $2.99.

 

[EricSchulz]

Well, for the first time there is no "Today's Deal" posted on the site. However, if you are a fan of 60's soul/R&B, Amy Winehouse or Duffy you might want to check out the FREE 16 track Daptones Label Sampler using the "Free Songs and Special Deals" link. Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings have two tracks (including the amazing "100 Days, 100 Nights") on the sampler; the Dap-Kings did some of the music on Amy Winehouse's "Back To Black" CD.

 

[Citizen87645]

Eric, thanks for this thread!

 

[Sam Posten]

I get the amazon free MP3s of the week email but NEVER saw the five at 4 or the cheap albums, how do I sign up for that?
For those of you who havent gotten the freebies, you can get em all here:
Amazon.com: Free - Songs: MP3 Downloads
Amazon.com: MP3 Special Deals: MP3 Downloads

 

[EricSchulz]

I get the amazon free MP3s of the week email but NEVER saw the five at 4 or the cheap albums, how do I sign up for that?
For those of you who havent gotten the freebies, you can get em all here:
Amazon.com: Free - Songs: MP3 Downloads
Amazon.com: MP3 Special Deals: MP3 Downloads

Sam:
I would assume that everyone has access to these specials. The Deal of the Day that I post is located at the far left, directly under the "task bar" on Amazon's MP3 home page and the "Special MP3 Deals" page.
The Five For $5 titles get posted on Friday and run until Sunday or Monday then are removed from the site.
I was having problems accessing HTF all day, so today's deal is late: it's "Second Season" by Unk (he's rap, for those who are wondering!)
Glad to see interest in this info!

 

[EricSchulz]

An AWESOME MP3 Deal of the Day! "You've Come A Long Way, Baby" by Fatboy Slim is today's deal (Thur. Nov. 13) at only $1.99!

 

[Sam Posten]

Just bought that album, already had a few songs on it but its worth it to fill it in for $2!

 

[EricSchulz]

A bit of insomnia is getting the Friday post up REALLY early (3am Central Time!) so here goes:

Today's Deal (Friday, Nov. 14) is CCR's "Willie and the Poorboys" for only $1.99.

The Five for $5 Friday Deals are:

Ne-Yo: "Year of the Gentleman"

Thievery Corporation: "Radio Retaliation"

Jimmy Buffett: "Songs You Know By Heart"

Justice: "Cross"

Seether: "Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces"

 

[EricSchulz]

Today's Deal (Sat. Nov. 15) is Louis Armstrong's "New Orleans Nights" for the rock-bottom price of $0.99!

And the 5 for $5 Friday deals are still good:

Ne-Yo: "Year of the Gentleman"

Thievery Corporation: "Radio Retaliation"

Jimmy Buffett: "Songs You Know By Heart"

Justice: "Cross"

Seether: "Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces"

 

[Sam Posten]

May I recommend:
Amazon.com: Briefcase Full Of Blues: MP3 Downloads: The Blues Brothers
One of the greatest albums EVER and a killer price!

 

[takita787]

I love amazon

Thanks for posting these deals... ever since i got my tv through them, ive loved them

- it couldnt have gone smoother