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Best record deal strategy in this global world?
I'm a new kid on the block, working on music that seems to have global
appeal. What's the path to the highest financial return? Once it's finished, should I offer it to a US label, an European label, a Japanese label... or ??? |
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Best record deal strategy in this global world?
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... I'm a new kid on the block, working on music that seems to have global appeal. What's the path to the highest financial return? Once it's finished, should I offer it to a US label, an European label, a Japanese label... or ??? It varies depending on how many you will sell. If you are producing something that will sell 500 copies, then a microlabel is your best bet alongside some place like CDBaby. At the other extreme if you have enough appeal to sell 5 million copies worldwide a major label is your only real solution. Outside of the majors (which are genuinely worldwide) the American labels carry the most international clout in the general music market, but in each subsection of the market different nationalities and sometiems even different labels are the best option. Since you're new I'd suggest selling through CDBaby first, and seeing how it actually sells, if it sells well incorporate under your own brand and cut a deal with TVT or Koch for distribution. If volume looks to outstrip your distribution channel then you'll most likely be approached by the majors anyway. Of course I always encourage people to make sure they get distribution through Caffeinated Music, but, as the primary shareholder, I have substantial bias. Joe |
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Best record deal strategy in this global world?
George wrote: I'm a new kid on the block, working on music that seems to have global appeal. What's the path to the highest financial return? Once it's finished, should I offer it to a US label, an European label, a Japanese label... or ??? George, Start your own microlabel, then get global distribution through iTunes. All you have to do is write, record, promote, tour, cash the cheques and repeat. Easy... |
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