EMI, which owns the band's catalogue, has struck a deal with digital retailer 7digital covering repertoire including the albums The Bends and OK Computer, but the market-leading iTunes has missed out because of its insistence on allowing customers the opportunity to buy individual album tracks.

In contrast, Radiohead, who are currently out of contract after their last recording deal with EMI ran out with the release of 2003's Hail To The Thief album, wish to make their albums available only ...