> Quick question. How does one differentiate albums released via traditional
> RIAA channels and one's that haven't? Is there any particular markings or
> 'text' I should look for?
to my knowledge, i think the RIAA is just responsible for all music forms
that are published so that basically means everything. that means BMI,
ASCAP, SESAC, SOCAN, etc. i could be wrong though...
actually, i think this is the list you might be looking for:
http://www.riaa.org/About-Members-1.cfm
i get a hoot off this part, totally mafioso style:
"If you are approved for membership, you will receive an approval letter and
a sales declaration form, to be returned to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC).
PWC will calculate your dues based on your gross revenues/market share. Dues
payments are to be submitted in confidence to PWC, not the RIAA. You will
officially be an RIAA member once you've submitted the sales declaration
form, are billed by PWC, and have paid your dues."
this piece of crap entertains me too:
http://www.riaa.org/MD-US-7.cfm
i love the cop-out on this summation, "By all measures, when you consider
how long people have the music and how often they can go back and get
"re-entertained" CDs truly are an incredible value for the money."
the riaa really know how to candy coat everything - in fact the candy
coating is a little too thick. they also like to lie, about the
campaigning, video manufacturing and how these go into the cost of the cd.
did i hear right? last time i checked, that gets cut from the artist's
salary.
i also think it's hilarious they are under the .org suffix which is supposed
to be for non-profit organizations only.
All the best,
Jason
JJB/opSN
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