> the selling of promos is both fraud and theft. the artist gets paid no
> royalties from these sales. if you don't like what you get, then fine,
> don't play it. donate all your promos to schools or libraries. local
> children's centers can give them out as prizes to kids who read a
> certain number of books, etc. but barring that, your karma's all wrong;
> i've seen cases where there were more artist promos in circulation in
> 2nd hand stores than royalty paying copies.
>
Well, I'll declare this before I defend Dave: I give all my Crucial
Conflict and Bone Thugs & Harmony promos to The Center for Kids Who
Don't Attend Libraries and are Tempted To Join Gangs.
> btw, know the real reason those cool labels can't afford to send you
> promos? they know your music director will turn around and sell them!
> that's basically the only way to get taken off a promo distribution
> list.
>
The way I see it, the labels would rather see their records in the
stores where djs peruse the bins for "cheap" records. (I am against
those stores which sell their promos for ridiculous prices). I have
picked up many a gem and given it a "chance" because it was $1.99, when
I didn't really know the artist or the song.
I don't think a "cool" label really cares where the promo ends up, but I
don't think they want these disadvantaged kids at the centers playing
frisbee with 'em.
"Cool" labels' budgets to distribute promos don't depend on whether the
promo gets sold or not. Correct me if I'm wrong on this!
To Dave: keep the anecdotes coming!
SUN