Why Aren’t Recording Companies Making Hay On Pavarotti?

“The apparent lack of cashing-in can be attributed in part to the immediacy of digital retail. Ten years ago, a record label would have rush-released a compilation in order to capture the public mood. Not any more, because with the music available through internet stores there is no need to repackage. So without any overt promotion, Pavarotti – The Ultimate Collection has risen to No 11 on the Amazon album chart, while The Three Tenors’ rendition of Nessun Dorma charted at No 24 based on downloads alone.”