I was delighted to note this

USATODAY.com – Sony to pull controversial CDs, offer swap
LOS ANGELES — Sony BMG Music Entertainment said Monday it will pull some of its most popular CDs from stores in response to backlash over copy-protection software on the discs.

Seems Sony has “heard” the masses. Bit too late I think. Their arrogance in concealing the rootkit in the first place beggars belief!