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From:
Andrew J. Ford
Date:
Thu, 13 Jan 1994 14:25:01 -0600 (CST)
Subject:
Re: Free Records
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On Tue, 11 Jan 1994, Michael J Minnich wrote:
quoted 6 lines Okay, now that everyone is back from break, I have a question for the> > Okay, now that everyone is back from break, I have a question for the > more experienced DJs out there. > > What is the best plan of attack to get various record companies to send > you free promos?
This may not be the advice that you're looking for but here goes: I don't *want* any promos! *SOMETIMES* companies use promos to subtly coerce djs into charting material that would otherwise languish in the trash heap in which it belongs. And on the flipside, some djs only play what is sent to them, which leaves the tiny labels who can't afford to promo their stuff out in the cold. The bottom line for me is, if it ain't worth buying, it ain't worth playing. Although any and all comments on this thought5 are welcome, please don't take offense. I really believe that a promo-less dj world would lead to better music getting out in the free air. andy@howdy.wustl.edu * . * \ / * /_\ * / -( )- * |~ /~ / \strOboy / \ * --o-- / _/ _|