McCartney back catalogue to go online

Paul McCartney's entire back catalogue is heading online, prompting reports The Beatles' archive of hits will also be following in the singer's footsteps.

The announcement by record label EMI means all of the former Beatle's solo albums, including releases with his rock group Wings, will now be made available for download via the internet.

McCartney's deal has led to increased speculation over when fans can expect The Beatles' back catalogue to hit online stores, with EMI boss Eric Nicoli recently saying the label was "working on it".