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Originally posted by Nemesis
You are allowed to copy it, if you own the original.
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You do not own the original. You own a pressing of the master disc.
You are NOT allowed (technically) to copy the CD or any other format you might own, to any other format, unless you are in possesion of either written permission from the copyright holder or a dubbing licence from both PPL and MCPS.
Contrary to popular belief, and although it is accepted that it goes on and generally allowed - you have no rights whatsoever to copy anything, irrespective of the reason and irrespective of the ownership of the CD.
In the US it is different, that is how the law stands in the UK. As someone who's job involves regular consulation with both of the bodies, as well as advising my customers on licensing issues, you can take it from me that this is the truth.
That said, it is accepted that this practice goes on - and to be honest no body such as PPL/IFPI would go after someone for making a cassette for the car of a CD you own, and even if they did no court in the land would entertain the case.
But technically, it is ILLEGAL (and they are watching you! one day I might tell you how!!)