iTunes LP

iTunes LP (referred to in pre-launch press by the code name Cocktail) is a format for interactive album artwork introduced by Apple Inc. on September 9, 2009.[1][2] It is similar to the CMX format being developed by the three major record labels, and operates within the iTunes 9 to iTunes 12 software, allowing the user to view multimedia elements alongside the music. This format is also used to bundle extra content (known as iTunes Extras) with selected movies at the iTunes Store.[3][4]

iTunes LP
Developer(s)Apple Inc.
Initial releaseSeptember 9, 2009 (2009-09-09)
Websitewww.apple.com/itunes/working-itunes/enhance/lps/

iTunes LP downloads use a proprietary file format with the extension .itlp, which is essentially a WebArchive adhering to special conventions using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, CSS Animations, and plists.[5] This technology is referred to in iTunes LP files as TuneKit.[4][6] On November 28, 2009, the iTunes LP SDK was released to the public.[7]

In 2011, MTV introduced the O Music Awards, intended artists, fans, and innovators at this online awards show. One of the OMAs' inaugural categories was Best iTunes LP.[8] The winner of this category was Pink's Greatest Hits...So Far!!! (Deluxe Edition).[9]

Apple announced in February 2018 it will no longer accept new submissions of iTunes LPs after March 2018.

Existing LPs will be deprecated from the store during the remainder of 2018. Customers who have previously purchased an album containing an iTunes LP will still be able to download the additional content using iTunes Match.

iTunes LP List

0–9

A–B

C–G

H–M

N–S

T–Z

Notes
  • (*) indicates that an album has not yet been released.

References
  1. "Mac Forums". Att.macrumors.com. Retrieved 2010-07-31.
  2. Bruno, Antony (2009-08-01). "Apple, labels stir up deluxe digital Cocktail". Reuters. Retrieved 2010-07-31.
  3. "Apple rivals DVD with new iTunes Extras for movies and albums — RoughlyDrafted Magazine". Roughlydrafted.com. 2009-09-09. Archived from the original on 2009-09-14. Retrieved 2010-07-31.
  4. "New iTunes LP and Extras built using TuneKit Framework, aimed at Apple TV — RoughlyDrafted Magazine". Roughlydrafted.com. Archived from the original on 2010-05-16. Retrieved 2010-07-31.
  5. Robinson, Jay. Some Notes On iTunes LP
  6. McLean, Prince (2009-09-14). "Apple's TuneKit iTunes LP format appears aimed at Apple TV". AppleInsider. Retrieved 2010-07-31.
  7. "iTunes – iTunes LP and iTunes Extras". Apple. Retrieved 2010-07-31.
  8. "It looks as good as it sounds". Omusicawards.com. Retrieved 2011-04-07.
  9. "O Music Awards – Online, Open, Ongoing Music Awards". Omusicawards.com. Retrieved 2011-04-29.
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