Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss	$ (75)	$ (60)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Loss on extinguishment of debt	83
Depreciation and amortization	120	123
Deferred income taxes	(12)	(9)
Non-cash interest expense (income)	6	(1)
Equity losses, including distributions	4
Share-based compensation	4
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	64	76
Inventories	2	2
Royalty advances	(10)	21
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(74)	(41)
Royalty payables	12	26
Accrued interest	(13)	34
Deferred income	46	2
Other balance sheet changes	(32)	(27)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	125	146
Cash flows from investing activities
Investment and acquisition of businesses	(5)	(5)
Acquisition of publishing rights	(11)	(13)
Proceeds from the sale of music catalog		2
Capital expenditures	(13)	(13)
Net cash used in investing activities	(29)	(29)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from draw down of the New Revolving Credit Facility	31
Repayment of the New Revolving Credit Facility	(31)
Proceeds from Acquisition Corp Term Loan Facility, net	594
Financing fees paid for early redemption of debt	(127)
Deferred financing costs paid	(33)
Distribution to noncontrolling interest holders		(2)
Net cash used in financing activities	(97)	(2)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents	(7)	3
Net (decrease) increase in cash and equivalents	(8)	118
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	302	154
Cash and equivalents at end of period	294	272
6.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2021 [Member]
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of Acquisition Corp	500
6.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2021 [Member]
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of Acquisition Corp	227
9.5% Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]
Cash flows from financing activities
Repayment of Acquisition Corp Senior Subordinated Notes	(1,250)
Term Loan Facility due 2018 [Member]
Cash flows from financing activities
Amortization of Term Loan	$ (8.0)