In London, England this morning, Apple has announced the immediate availability of the iTunes Music Store for Europe, starting with three territories – the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. With the launch of these new European iTunes stores, Apple now claims to be serving sixty percent of the world’s market for music.
As in the United States, a single per-song rate will apply to downloads. Songs will be available for 79 pence (U.K.) or 99 cents (France and Germany), with most albums at 7.99 pounds (U.K.) or 9.99 euros (France and Germany).
Local content will be available in each of the European territories, and a full European Union version of the iTunes Music Store will launch in October.
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