The album, entitled Songs For Japan, is being made available via Universal today on iTunes and features 38 tracks from international hit acts including Adele, Queen, Rihanna, Kings Of Leon, R.E.M and U2.

While Universal is overseeing the release of the digital album, Sony will issue a physical version on April 4.

Apple, together with all artists, labels and publishers involved in working on Songs For Japan have waived their royalties and all proceeds from the album sales will be ...