It looks like Amazon may have jumped the gun to get a head start on Apple in the online music locker race.

Reuters reports:

Music labels were informed of the plans last week. Only later did Amazon address the issue of negotiating licenses, one source close to the discussions said. That executive called the move “somewhat stunning” and noted that some within the media industry said the service might be illegal.

“I’ve never seen a company of their size make an announcement, launch a service and simultaneously say they’re trying to get licenses,” said the executive, who requested anonymity because the discussions were not public.

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