In a message dated 11/27/99 4:21:19 PM Eastern Standard Time,
sanvara@home.com writes:
<<
I personally haven't copied vinyl onto CD and sold the vinyl...but if the
records are out-of-print and unavailable I don't see how anyone is getting
screwed by copying an out of print item onto CD for yourself and selling the
vinyl. I'm not saying it's the right thing to do since it's copyrighted
material, but I also don't see any tangible way the artist is losing any
money in the transaction. If the vinyl items are available for sale, or if
someone is selling CD copies, then it's a totally different story - I'd
agree the artist is getting screwed. >>
I still haven't heard what's wrong with making a MD for _pure_ home
listening use. This is a legal battle that has been fought many times.
There's also nothing wrong, ethically or legally, with making one copy
and giving it to your friend. Making lots of copies, then selling them,
that smacks of dishonesty and nastiness, but otherwise, no problems.
Besides, if I buy the 12", and I want to put it on MiniDisc, that's my
own damn decision, not the artist's. If I start to make money off
music that isn't mine, I infringe. Until then: fair use. And if I keep a
MiniDisc and sell the vinyl, that's fine too. Nothing wrong with selling
vinyl. The best of both worlds.
Matt
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