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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/InternetWeakGuy on 2024-04-27 03:25:40.

Original Title: TIL: 12 years before taking their fans to court for sharing their music, Metallica released the “$5.98” EP, titled to stop their record label and music stores from overcharging fans - the record came with a sticker warning ‘DO NOT PAY MORE!!!’—a direct jab at music industry markups