UK retailer HMV has soft-launched its new MP3 store today, offering tracks from Universal Music Group, EMI and various indie labels.According to Music Week it's got a catalogue of four million tracks, delivered as 320kbps MP3 files. It's somewhat surprising that a retailer like HMV couldn't get Warner Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment on board for launch – but maybe that's why it's a soft launch. Single tracks start at

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