The Root

well that depends..Prince is usually the singer/lead guitar/bassist/producer anyways haha

Mephiles said:

well that depends..Prince is usually the singer/lead guitar/bassist/producer anyways haha

Even if you took that in to account, he's still only getting 75% of 13% of the sales!

So, for every $1000 his product makes, he would get $97.50, based on that model! Yeah, sign me up to that!

Record label gets 63% ?

that's a lot.....

thedance said:

Record label gets 63% ?

that's a lot.....

You mean, even after Prince bleating about it for so many years, you're still not aware of the imbalance?!

Sure, that explains his business decisions. But he's coming from a very privileged position remember, new and upcoming artists can't strike a deal with print media around the world to distribute their latest offering for a nice wire transfer upfront.

NouveauDance said:

Sure, that explains his business decisions. But he's coming from a very privileged position remember, new and upcoming artists can't strike a deal with print media around the world to distribute their latest offering for a nice wire transfer upfront.

Of course, but only because of the 30 years of work he's already put in - its not like he hasn't earned his "privelege", which kind of makes "privelege" the wrong word

New and upcoming artists have to discover their own way for themselves.

"Packaging charge: 25 percent of the SLRP (suggested list retail price) goes back to the record company immediately for what's called a "packaging charge" -- that's the label literally charging the artist for the plastic case in which his or her CD is sold."

I guess that also explains some of the CD packaging as of late. Instead of buying a jewel case, just pocket the money.

What I am trying to understand is why "Rolling Stone," in Germany is carrying the July 22cd release of "2010," and why the U.S.A. is not having the album released over here.

I would like someone to explain this to me....Otherwyz, I am going to assume...It is based on..

"Funnel Distribution."

Absolutely.

interesting chart. in my opinion its still better to get a little money, than sell-out completely to a tabloid for a lot.

maybe the answer is a balance between between principles and cash.

robinhood said:

interesting chart. in my opinion its still better to get a little money, than sell-out completely to a tabloid for a lot.

maybe the answer is a balance between between principles and cash.

Why is this current distribution method "selling out"?

What's so heinous about the Mirror?

What would be a "kosher" alternative?

Should Prince radically change his lifestyle? You know, live like the rest of us - sell Paisley Park, move in to a 3-bedroomed house and make music in a basement, thereby limiting his scope, his income, his ability to play in any country he chooses etc etc? Is that more morally digestable for you?

Why is there a difference in principle to him giving away music with a national newspaper to any other newstand publication - like Guitar Player, for instance?

Mindflux said:

robinhood said:

interesting chart. in my opinion its still better to get a little money, than sell-out completely to a tabloid for a lot.

maybe the answer is a balance between between principles and cash.

Why is there a difference in principle to him giving away music with a national newspaper to any other newstand publication - like Guitar Player, for instance?

you'll figure it out

robinhood said:

Mindflux said:

Why is there a difference in principle to him giving away music with a national newspaper to any other newstand publication - like Guitar Player, for instance?

you'll figure it out

Robinhood.

Put down your crack pipe

robinhood said:

Mindflux said:

Why is there a difference in principle to him giving away music with a national newspaper to any other newstand publication - like Guitar Player, for instance?

you'll figure it out

Sorry, did I mistakenly enter the schoolyard? I pose 5 questions to you and you can't even answer one?

I know what the difference is, I'm asking you what you think it is - perhaps you don't have an actual answer?

[Edited 7/18/10 12:52pm]

Mindflux said:

NouveauDance said:

Sure, that explains his business decisions. But he's coming from a very privileged position remember, new and upcoming artists can't strike a deal with print media around the world to distribute their latest offering for a nice wire transfer upfront.

Of course, but only because of the 30 years of work he's already put in - its not like he hasn't earned his "privelege", which kind of makes "privelege" the wrong word

New and upcoming artists have to discover their own way for themselves.

well said