quoted 11 lines On Fri, 17 Jan 2003 11:18:18 -0800 (PST)>On Fri, 17 Jan 2003 11:18:18 -0800 (PST)
> svin <svinrave@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>i dont really know why i need labels if all you
>>need to produce and sell -
>>is a)computer
>>b)web
>
>Because if you want to do something more and better than a CD-R, a
>label can front the cash. They can also get out the word about your
>release. It's a helping hand.
>
Plus, a label has a history and a 'sound' to many people. Like Jeff
posted, a label does act as a filter of sorts, but it also works as a
funnel. If you buy a few things from a small label and like what you
hear, you're going to look at the rest of their catalog to see what
you might also like.
It's like when you buy *anything* and they send you a catalog of
things that they also sell. If you like one product, you're likely
to go back to them for more.
There's nothing out on Eggtastic Industries now, and if there ever
is, it probably won't sell very well. Compare that to some no-name
coming out on Ninja Tune. Who do you think will sell more,
regardless of the music quality -- the no-name on Ninja Tune, or the
no-name on no-name?
Record labels do more than just put music out -- the good ones put
out good music :D
derek
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