[Automatik]

Choosing not to release tracks/albums simultaneously around the world in this day and age simply encourages piracy.

I would like to see the official explanation as to why RTF and Futurology were only available on iTunes in the US months after their release. It makes no sense when the US is the largest English-speaking market in the world.

If it takes longer to negotiate rights issues, start the negotiations earlier or delay the worldwide release date until rights issues are resolved in said largest market.

I really doubt there is any excuse for it apart from 'oh, it's just always been done this way at our record company'.