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Originally Posted by AnneT
That's great that you do that but don't kid yourself. You aren't supporting the artist, you are supporting the label. The label then rips off the artist. That is the business model for the music industry. Which is why it is collapsing.
I agree with the orginal post though. Surfers who want quality will always pay. Nothing has changed really.
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I guess, although I did buy a lot of independent label vinyl between 88 and 96 where the profit (minus distribution and advertising) went mostly to the artist because they also owned the label.
But, I agree, In the main i realize that the artist does get a much smaller percentage than what i hand over at the counter. There are plenty that keep themselves fed and in Bentlys though, so what ever deal they struck with the suits is their bed to lie in.