Music E-Tailer HBDirect Announces 'Sound-Savings,' Discount Music Program - 26,000+ CDs Under $8

Music E-Tailer HBDirect Announces 'Sound-Savings,' Discount Music Program - 26,000+ CDs Under $8

HBDirect.com launches recession-buster selection to provide music lovers with affordable tunes.

STOWE, Vt., April 7 /PRNewswire/ -- HBDirect - an online music retailer specializing in classical and jazz, and founded in 1985 - launched today its "Sound-Savings" line of discounted CDs. More than 26,000 of the nearly 370,000 CDs the company offers in 26 different genres will be available now for less than $8 at www.hbdirect.com. More than 6,200 classical CDs and more than 20,000 pop music CDs are offered for less than $8 as part of the "Sounds-Savings" program.

"Considering people's concerns about the economy and their budgets, this seems like the perfect time to help make music more affordable," explained Paul Ballyk, HBDirect's president and co-founder. "Partaking in music - making, watching it played and listening to recordings - is very important to so many of us. Good music inspires, distracts, relaxes and provides joy."

HBDirect will offer nearly 50,000 CDs for less than $10. Of its total inventory, HBDirect carries more than 63,000 classical and nearly 116,000 rock & pop CDs.

HBDirect.com offers users advanced search and navigation by artist, song or album title for popular music and by composer, conductor, ensemble and performer for classical music. Users can also sort by format, label, sale items, what's new, instruments, price and release date.

"Our number-one selling genre, classical music, is an inexpensive remedy for the stressed soul in difficult times," added Ballyk - himself a classical music lover and musician.

HBDirect reports that one of its best sellers since late 2008 has been "Chant." The album's music, described as tranquil and mystical beauty, dates back to the origins of Western music itself, and is sung by the monks of the Cistercian Abbey in Vienna.

Somewhat contrarian to many ailing businesses, HBDirect has seen a 15 percent increase in sales since November 2008, adding hundreds of new customers every week.

ABOUT HBDIRECT:

HBDirect was founded in 1985 by classical musicians, husband-and-wife team, Paul and Bev Ballyk. In 1996, the company launched its website, www.hbdirect.com. It differentiates itself from competitors by offering highly personalized service; the ability to order over the phone, email, online and via mail; and providing a huge selection of diverse music. HBDirect offers customers more than 370,000 CDs and DVDs in the following 27 genres: classical music, jazz music, blues, international music, African music, Cuban music, Cajun, Salsa music, Latin music, R&B, opera, folk, new age, rock & pop, country, children's, comedy, easy listening, electronic, environmental, gospel, instrumental, oldies, original cast, soundtracks, spoken word and test discs.

CONTACT: Jason Sherman, 708-445-8598, SHERMAN communications & marketing, inc.

jason@shermancm.com, www.shermancm.com, public relations firm

Source: HBDirect

CONTACT: Jason Sherman of SHERMAN communications & marketing, inc.,
+1-708-445-8598, jason@shermancm.com, for HBDirect

Web Site: http://www.hbdirect.com/

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