[kj] What? Records:

[Stephen Robinson]

In Cythera red vinyl numbered 12" single £16.99, postage (with another  
LP) £6.


If they're loosing money on the single they're incompetent.




> But this is a common misconception. Sorry. Not meaning to pick on you.

>

> But.

>

> That £5 goes to what records. Not KJ. What records pay 20% vat. So  

> that's £1 off. Then they have to make money. So maybe another £1 as  

> retailer. Then Spinefarm have to press it and distribute it. £1. And  

> colesy gets paid for artwork. So, there is probably less than £2   

> that has to give Spinefarm a profit and the band some money.

>

> On a standard release at £15 in the shop the retailer will probably  

> pay £8. The distribution get 20-25%. The band get about 14% on the  

> dealer price of £8. About £1. Between 4. And the management get 20%  

> of that!

>

> Believe me. As someone who has released 3 albums and never received  

> a penny. The band does not make money at this!

>

> That is why pledge, for all it's faults, is a good deal for the  

> artist. Always try and buy music from the artist website. It makes a  

> hell of a difference.

>