Ananova:

EMI has taken legal action to block a project which mixed vocals from Jay-Z's Black Album with the Beatles' White Album to create The Grey Album.

The record company sent out 'cease-and-desist orders' to DJ/producer Danger Mouse and independent stores that were carrying the CD, reports MTV.com.

EMI Records controls the sound recordings for the Beatles on behalf of Capitol Records while the publishing side of the Beatles' catalogue is owned by Sony Music/ ATV Publishing.

Danger Mouse said he created The Grey Album strictly as a limited-edition promotional item and says only 3,000 copies were pressed.

But it quickly attracted attention and copies soon found their way to hip-hop retail outlets and auction sites like eBay.

Danger Mouse said he's complied with the order not to distribute any more copies of The Grey Album. Because of the small number pressed, he didn't expect any further legal action to take place.