The two part collection is available for download only on most major online music retailers.
The single was also released through major digital music retailers later in 2010.
Like the recording companies, music retailers are searching for new sources of revenue.
Right, but at the same time, iTunes is the single biggest music retailer in the world.
The track was officially released the following day to digital music retailers.
Various online music retailers have described the song as having a Christmas theme.
The company says business from music retailers will add about 10 percent to its annual revenue, which totaled $310 million last year.
At one time, the chain was the leading music retailer in Canada.
An array of online music retailers has called for doing away with the software completely.
Their songs are available on iTunes and most other online music retailers.