> However, is anyone who sells ORIGINAL copies of
> "1987" on LP and cassette break the law too?  Can Abba's lawyers nab you
> for selling an original "1987" now, with the illegal samples on it?

 

I would think so, since they were ordered to destory all copies including the master tapes, but it really depends.  Would be interesting to see the legal decision on this tho.  To what degree were they expected to recall copies.  Did the courts say "all remaining unsold copies" or was a proper recall advised in which case owners had to turn their copies in?

 

As far as semi-official discs.  Some retailers do get duped into selling boots as legal product (ie finding Space at HMV a couple years back).  Some knowingly sell them (one place told me I was buying an "import" and was therefore not returnable.  "I know what it is" I told him and he nodded and went on with the sale).  As for the Beatle interview discs, these aren't copyright material from Apple, et al so are legal to sell.  Technically public domain stuff.

 

-paul