Looks like we have another battle on the horizon. The battle between Amazon and iTunes that is. The Amazon MP3 service was announced today that they will be going global, though a launch date has not yet been set. To be honest, it’s about time someone has stepped up to the plate to compete against iTunes, it was only a matter of time.

Amazon MP3 catalogue is the only digital music catalogue that offers DRM-free tracks from all 4 major labels, which are significantly cheaper than iTunes. Amazons MP3 catalogue offers roughly around 3.3 million tracks, which obviously is a heavy competitor to iTunes.

One way or another we’re in for quite a battle, whoever walks away from this should be sitting pretty. It’s going to be interesting with Amazons DRM-free, less expensive tracks compared to iTunes overpriced non DRM-free tracks. iTunes won’t have a choice but to cut their prices, which should also be interesting to see if they decide to do so or not.

Most of Amazons tracks are priced from 89 to 99 cents, with more than 1 million of their 3.3 million tracks priced at 89 cents, including the top 100 current songs. Their albums are going to run you anywhere from $5.99 to $9.99. Amazons MP3 catalogue will also have Amazons “1-Click Shopping” enabled while your shopping for music.