The Universal Music Group are about to issue two releases using the Universal Media Disc format. Now, don't go thinking that this is a new disk format owned by the Universal Music Group, because actually it is owned by Sony, though the Corp not the record label. Does any of this make sense?
Well, as previously reported, the Universal Media Disc is a new format that can be played on Sony's PlayStation Portable. Sony has made the format available to anyone wanting to release music and / or video packages that are compatible with the PSP, and if I remember rightly Sanctuary released some titles using the format back in September. Universal are entering the UMD market with a 50 Cent video package and a Scissor Sisters live video, with releases from Audioslave, The Police, Bob Marley, Prince, Rob Zombie, Blink 182, Eminem and Jack Johnson all due before the end of the year.
Commenting on the UMD releases, Universal Music International VP Olivier Robert-Murphy told CMU: "UMD and PSP offer a mix of high quality sound and vision, ultimate portability and sleek design, which compliments young and vibrant lifestyles. It fits the needs and tastes of today's younger generation: it empowers the user, enabling them to watch and listen to their favourite bands when, where and how they wish".