This follows Minder making albums by acts including Ace, Brett Smiley, Long John Baldry, Moonrider, Gap Band, The Fall and Rod Steward available on iTunes last year - in order to raise the online profile of its roster.

"For a large number of these artists it will be the first time that their music will be available digitally," explains Minder managing director John Fogarty. "But although the digital side is relatively easy I did not want to get into the ...