Music Leaks Pushing Up Release Dates?

Don’t know why this tactic wasn’t used earlier, but songs and albums are now releasing ahead of schedule after being leaked online. Instead of letting people pirate the music before release dates, music companies are now selling the goods before pirating can steal away too many sales.

Adam Lambert’s Time for Miracles is the latest casualty. Jay-Z’s Blueprint 3 went on sale early due to piracy, and I have to wonder about the New Moon soundtrack. Supposedly, it’s release date was pushed up due to “high demand,” but methinks high demand by pirates was the real cause.

So I’m not sure if I should be thanking music pirates or not?