--- In markheardmusiczone@yahoogroups.com, minnvike67 <no_reply@...>
wrote:
>
>
> A quick search of the United States Copyright Office database shows
> that Appalachian Melody is still under copyright protection. The
> copyright holder is listed as "Solid Rock Records" (an employer for
> hire situation) which means that most likely Larry Norman's heirs
now
> hold the copyright on the album. Without their permission, it is not
> legal (or ethical) to copy the album.
>
>

Is it illegal and unethical if it is "format shifting"? I have Ap.
Melody on Vinyl, would obtaining it as CD be wrong?

Does it matter if the copyrighted material is sold or given away? If
an out of print album isn't sold, is there economic harm?

I don't have a dog in the fight... just trying to expand my knowledge
a bit.

--- Vinny