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Old 05-31-2006, 04:52 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Merkaba

The amount a label hands over is not really the be all and end all. 14,000 doesn't include promotions, doesn't include shows, doesn't include endorsements and doesn't include an ongoing distibution of cds which will last for years to come as on-the-side income.

14k is only the tip of the iceberg.

I'm with adidass, those figures don't show it all.
Well it`s not really the point.It`s just showing you an example of the basic return from an album that sells 250,000 after one year & how easy a band can get into debt from the record company.
Obviously there are other factors involved such as radio play . songwriting , etc etc.And even then everybody takes their cut from those too.
It`s not fact , it`s just a guide to show you where all the money goes.
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