quoted 5 lines From: discreet@generation.net (Discreet)> From: discreet@generation.net (Discreet)
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> I can't speak for Grant at Rephlex, but as a person who runs a label I can
> certainly understand why people release limited editions of records. When
> you press up a record the fact is your tying up a good deal of your money.
I'm not sure that RDJ is a good example of someone who is forced to put
out limited editions due to economic pressures. He appears to have made a
good deal of money from the music business, and a limited edition would
most likely *hurt* him, profit-wise, due to his mainstream popularity.
quoted 1 line Obviously this increases with the more records you press.> Obviously this increases with the more records you press.
No doubt. But then, we're not dealing with someone who has to work a day
job like the rest of us. No dis to Mr James (I collect his wonderful
music where I can find it) or you (this post is, in general, true) but he
is under no pressure to release large or small quantities of music. The
choice to put out 1500 copies is his (and/or Rxs) and it is most likely a
decision based on anticipated demand for a *rare item*.
quoted 4 lines Next you sell to your distributors on 30 or 60 day terms. Most> Next you sell to your distributors on 30 or 60 day terms. Most
> distributors are well meaning, but ask any label how prompt most are
> with payments... Fact is, your lucky if you see any money back on a
> release for close to 90 days.
I would prefer to think that RDJ is putting out a limited run of Caustic
Window out of artistic integrity, rather than for reasons of cash flow.
If you get to own one record out of a small bunch, it makes the music that
much more special -- to know that it is (close to being) "unique." I'm
sure that he is just as aware of this mentality as we are.
quoted 4 lines If your a small label this can cripple your release schedule for 3> If your a small label this can cripple your release schedule for 3
> months if you do a large run on a release. I personally would rather put
> out more releases than just flog one for that long. How about not
> dissing labels for this until you've tryed to run your own.
No dis to Rephlex, AFX, or you. Putting out a small run just makes the
job of tracking a copy down that much more difficult (and rewarding). Any
kind of economic explanation for a RDJ release falls apart, though, when
you consider that he's already wealthy enough (to put out ltd. editions
for other reasons).
The real truth is that *noone*, save for the man and the label themselves,
knows why this is a limited release. This thread is all speculation.
quoted 9 lines As for all the childish fighting shit going down, I've got better things> As for all the childish fighting shit going down, I've got better things
> to do than delete these messages.
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Alex Reynolds
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