Earlier tonight, Apple showed off its new iTunes LP album format, adding interactive elements to digital albums sold through its iTunes Store. During the presentation, any compatibility with iPhones or iPod touches wasn't mentioned.Why? There's a good reason: there isn't any. If you buy an iTunes LP album, you can sync the music and any videos that come with it to your iPhone or iPod touch, but the actual iTunes LP elements – lyrics, artwork and so on – won't sync across.According to the Apple staffer demoing the new LPs at the launch in London tonight, “There's no announcement regarding iPhone and iPod touch right now” – so the way is open for something to be announced in the future, obviously.Meanwhile, the first batch of iTunes LPs are available tonight on the iTunes Store, although users will have to upgrade to the new iTunes 9 software to get them. Pricing? Up to labels, according to the staffer – they may want to charge extra, or simply add iTunes LP content to already-more-expensive remasters or special releases as part of the deal.
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