Record giant EMI is in deep right now with classic rock gods Pink Floyd. The band, who has stood by their albums as complete artistic works, is lashing out against the online practice of selling “singles” on Amazon or iTunes. Everyone knows the best way to enjoy Darkside of the Moon is in it’s entirety… played to Wizard of Oz… which is the way the band always intended it.

The band has won a long battle against EMI for unpaid royalties and as part of the settlement, may have protected their music from being released as singles. EMI has pulled the ability to download Pink Floyd from the online stores for now.

Not sure what it spells for the rest of online sales, but it is looking more and more like a return to the “album only” days.