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Releasing your own music on CD means that, for all intents and
purposes, you've become your own record label, even if you didn't go
about the administrative tasks of setting up a separate company. A
record label is in the business of releasing records; since you've
done that or plan to do it very shortly, you are already performing
the job of a record label. It makes sense to take a few simple,
additional steps to formalize what you are doing under the business
title of Record Label. The advantages of doing this a
Giving your activities a separate name helps you establish an identity
or a brand name, and gives it a professional look (plus, it just
sounds better). When your recordings sell, you can accept checks made
out to the label, instead of Joe Blow, Musician. This establishes your
income as coming from recording activities. If you ever decide to
record or release music by other musicians, their music can be
produced under your label. As a separate business you can lease
equipment (computers, recording equipment), establish a commercial
bank account, and accept credit cards as payment for your records.
Many labels were started by artists with the sole purpose of putting
out their own music. The classic story, often repeated, is A&M
Records, which Herb Alpert allegedly started with $500 and a dream.
You can begin small and just put out your own music on your own label.
At some point you may decide it will be time to release other
musician's work on your label. There are some benefits to doing this;
a multi-artist label has an easier time getting distribution deals and
when your records are not selling well, income from other artists on
your label may sustain you and keep the dream alive. Just ask Madonna.
Don't think it costs a lot of money to set up a record label; the
costs associated with manufacturing your cassettes or CDs will far
overshadow any money spent on giving your activities an official
title. For now, let's just get a record label established to release
your own music.
http://recordlabelme.blogspot.com/#

[Ian Bell]

wrote:


An advert for a worthless $35 e-book.

Ian

[philicorda[_2_]]

On Sat, 24 Mar 2007 16:16:49 +0000, Ian Bell wrote:

wrote:


An advert for a worthless $35 e-book.

Ian

Then it's already a great introduction to the reality of running your own
record label: losing money and being ripped off.

[Richard Crowley]

"philicorda" wrote ...
Ian Bell wrote:
wrote:
An advert for a worthless $35 e-book.

Then it's already a great introduction to the reality of running your own
record label: losing money and being ripped off.

LOL! Excellent! :-))

[Fletch]

On Mar 24, 9:16 am, Ian Bell wrote:
wrote:

An advert for a worthless $35 e-book.

Ian


Well, they did pretty much tell you everything you need to know in
their comeon. So why do I need the book?

--Fletch

[Ian Bell]

Richard Crowley wrote:

"philicorda" wrote ...
Ian Bell wrote:
wrote:
An advert for a worthless $35 e-book.

Then it's already a great introduction to the reality of running your own
record label: losing money and being ripped off.

LOL! Excellent! :-))

No, you are getting confused with SIGNING to a record label ;-)

Ian