[ETL]

But it’s not just iTunes. I can’t find downloadable tracks anywhere. Amazon doesn’t have them either. All I see are “tribute” bands performing their songs.

Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-music&field-keywords=beatles&x=14&y=15

[Star Traveler]

You were saying ...

But it’s not just iTunes. I can’t find downloadable tracks anywhere. Amazon doesn’t have them either. All I see are “tribute” bands performing their songs.

If it's not in the iTunes store, it's not going to be anywhere... LOL... The iTunes store is the largest music sales "outfit" in the world, anywhere with anyone -- "brick and mortar" store or cyberspace store...

But, you've already seen the problem, it's "EMI"...

[Star Traveler]

Hmmmm..., I found a "digital version" of the Beatles Box set... (it's on the U.K. Amazon site...).

The Beatles (2009 Digital Remaster USB Version) [Box set] [Limited Edition]

I have no idea if the U.K. Amazon can ship to the U.S. or not and/or if there are limitations for anyone outside of the U.K. buying these... :-)

This is done in FLAC format, and I am guessing it can be downloaded onto computers and iPods without restriction and no DRM...