i have never bought an album on iTunes because i just cannot get my head around NOT getting a physical cd/linear notes/case/etc. although in cases where i just want to get a single or a song or two off a soundtrack, thats when i buy songs off of there. so in my case, i'd say buy the cd, its worth it. but if you dont have a problem with not owning a physical copy of it, then go for it. you can't beat 9.99.