Amazon is refusing to stock physical copies of Beyoncé's new album in protest to the exclusive given by Beyoncé to iTunes.

While Amazon.com is carrying the MP3 version of the album, the online merchant is apparently not stocking the CD version of the album, according to label sources and a check of the site. The album is available, however, via third-party sellers in the Amazon marketplace.

Earlier this week, Target said it would not carry the new Beyonce album, which iTunes got a one week exclusive window to sell the 14-song, 17-video album and did so to the tune of more than 600,000 units in the U.S. for the first three-days of availability.

Moreover, while Amazon is carrying the Beyonce MP3 in its store, it does not appear to be supporting the album with any prime display. The album is only visible if users search for it and will see that the album is there digitally for $15.99 (£9.70).

Beyoncé celebrated her new album launch with a private party in a Manhattan arcade. 

Watch Beyoncé's 'XO' video below: