Is it legal to burn purchased mp3s on a CD-R?

Question

If I purchase mp3s legally through a website or iTunes, is it legal if I burn them on a CD-R for backup or to listen to in a car? Because I purchase the songs I download but I don't buy the whole artist's CD, but if I make a mix CD with different purchased mp3s, is that legal? Is it legal if I give the CD to a friend or burn a CD from sons I purchased for a friend? It would technically be the same as giving them the CD with the songs except I'd have a backup?

Answer 1

Yes, since you are licensed to use that copy...

Answer 2

If its for you, and if you wont sell it or give it away, yes its legal  

Answer 3

Yes, you are allowed to make a backup or to burn your songs FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY!

This means you can:

Listen to the music in your car

Listen to the music at a party

Play it on your home sound system

etc.

But you CAN'T:

Give the CDs out to your friends

Sell the CDs

etc.

Answer 4

Yes, as long as you don't sell copies.