I have hundreds of vinyl tracks, many of which I wish to put on my MP3 player. May I use Limewire to do this for my own use without violating copy rights. My Sony does not allow imports from a Hi-Fi. Plus my Akai is so old that I cannot connect it to my PC anyway.
2006-07-28 07:03:54 · 13 answers · asked by spiegy2000 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Technically, yes, it's illegal to obtain a copy in a different format. However, the law does allow you to copy a vinyl track to MP3 format for your own use, which you could do with a computer and a program like Audacity - so I'm not sure that the copyright owner would object to you downloading for yourself. However, she/he would certainly object to the person who put the track up on Limewire in the first place.
2006-07-28 07:10:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
hmm... I don't know if it's illegal, but what you could do is get some recording software and a good quality microphone, and use the software to record and have the microphone about a fist's width away from the speaker, and record it that way. Of course, depending on the microphone, you might need it a little further away. I used this technique to get a few cassette tapes onto my MP3 player. Just make sure you can record the songs directly into MP3 format.
2006-07-28 14:10:52 · answer #2 · answered by saxophonegamer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fact that you paid for the vinyl in the past did not give you a perpetual right to access that content no matter what technology makes it available. So yes, it is illegal. Otherwise you could go to Tower and take CD reissues of vinyl you already own.
2006-07-28 14:09:05 · answer #3 · answered by Murgatroyd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know, but i've downloaded all of the songs i've had on vinyl. I know that once you own it you can do what you like with it (as long as it remains personal use) so i dont see why not. I've heard that if you buy a CD then lose it you can download the music legaly, so if on the miilion in 1 chance someone complains about it say you lost the vinyl.
Jay x.
2006-07-28 15:00:05 · answer #4 · answered by jjtfff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The author of a song has the exclusive rights to copy and to distribute, both of which are violated when you download without permission.
2006-07-28 14:06:32 · answer #5 · answered by drumrchick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not illegal. If you ever go to court for this, all you have to do is show proof that you own the vinyl and did not want to take the time to convert it.
2006-07-28 14:08:00 · answer #6 · answered by Private Account 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you own the CD's you can possess a copy of the songs. I recommend ripping directly from your CD's, though I'm not certain if there are restrictions on where you can obtain the files.
2006-07-28 14:07:39 · answer #7 · answered by Z33K Zmorphod 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a recording of music, why would you download it again. Anyway, it is illegal to download music you haven't paid for no matter what. You are free to do so, but there are consequences.
2006-07-28 14:08:34 · answer #8 · answered by vichussmith 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is still illegal cause you could take your butt to the store and buy the cd or buy it offline. But if your broke like me then keep downloading!
2006-07-28 14:06:59 · answer #9 · answered by Simmy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well actually as computers I would say no if you own the original work. its like if you copy a game or movie but you have the original you cant be in trouble because its a "backup". its like that.
2006-07-28 14:12:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋