manufacturing & distribution

[rhythmtech]

thats a fair point but i dont want to lose all my money

well dont get into it then

think about digital only.. that wont cost you as much.. just mastering costs.. then if that goes well think about the vinyl end (and a lobotomy!!)

[dirty_bass]

well dont get into it then

think about digital only.. that wont cost you as much.. just mastering costs.. then if that goes well think about the vinyl end (and a lobotomy!!)

Actually the costs can be relatively similar if you are serious about it.
You just transfer your spending from manufacturing to marketing.
It`s a completely different way of thinking, and one I`m still bending my head, and bank balance around.
Now I can pay the artists I want a decent fee for their music, and spend money on advertising, flyers, posters, etc
With vinyl all your money pretty much goes on the plastic, and if you are lucky, you have enough left over to do another. If you are really lucky you can pay your artists more than a few beers.

[rhythmtech]

Actually the costs can be relatively similar if you are serious about it.
You just transfer your spending from manufacturing to marketing.
It`s a completely different way of thinking, and one I`m still bending my head, and bank balance around.
Now I can pay the artists I want a decent fee for their music, and spend money on advertising, flyers, posters, etc
With vinyl all your money pretty much goes on the plastic, and if you are lucky, you have enough left over to do another. If you are really lucky you can pay your artists more than a few beers.

have you ever used those "digital distributers" like intergroove germany.. where they look after getting it onto all the download sites?

was wondering if they're any use..

[tonyc2002]

have you ever used those "digital distributers" like intergroove germany.. where they look after getting it onto all the download sites?

was wondering if they're any use..

ive fired off an email to these guys http://www.digdis.de/ but no reply yet :whoops:

[dirty_bass]

have you ever used those "digital distributers" like intergroove germany.. where they look after getting it onto all the download sites?

was wondering if they're any use..

I`ve just signed a very serious contract for major digital distribution with a good company that really seems to have things in hand.
The marketing tools and promotion tools look great.
Harder work than vinyl, but I think it should reap more benefits.
So no, intergroove germany I haven`t touched, the way they ended their vinyl distribution there is no way I would touch any other type of business they do.

[rhythmtech]

I`ve just signed a very serious contract for major digital distribution with a good company that really seems to have things in hand.
The marketing tools and promotion tools look great.
Harder work than vinyl, but I think it should reap more benefits.
So no, intergroove germany I haven`t touched, the way they ended their vinyl distribution there is no way I would touch any other type of business they do.

arent they a seperate company from intergroove uk? i suppose even if they are the bad name will stick.

[RDR]

Bang on about spending money on marketing.

As for digital distro - getting a good partner is the only way forward.

[RDR]

I`ve just signed a very serious contract for major digital distribution with a good company that really seems to have things in hand.

so did i ;P

[dirty_bass]

so did i ;P

great innit
keeping that under me hat

[acos1]

I am starting a digital label and against my better judgement am going to to release the 1st release on vinyl. I know it is not the smartest idea but it is a idea i have romanticized with for many years.
Seeing as this thread dates back to 2007 i was wondering if any of you guys are still releasing vinyl? If so who presses for you and who distributes? I have heard many good things about Curved Pressings.