Originally Posted by The Porn Nerd

Every Columbia House CD/tape/LP had a 'Columbia House' logo on it. This meant they were technically 'promo' items. Which meant the artists did not receive royalties on any Columbia House (or BMG) CD/tape/LP sent out.

Then, each month you would get the latest Columbia House CD/tape/LP and then be charged $16.95 (maybe more) til you canceled.

It was 100% profit for Sony and BMG. Maybe now because of the cost of manufacturing and shipping the whole operation is a loss.