Charity Band Aid single released via UK iTMS

We reported earlier about unsuccessful negotiations between Apple and Universal Music to offer the Band Aid recording of "Do They Know It's Christmas?" at the iTunes Music Store. The parties have reached an agreement in which Apple is offering the track, intended to raise money for relief efforts in Africa, for download at its regular price of £0.79 with a £0.70 donation from Apple per track to meet Universal's required sale price of £1.49.

The iTMS is also offering the original 1984 song for download at regular price, with all proceeds going to the charity. Over 72,000 copies of the single were sold on its release date Monday, making it the fastest-selling single of the year.