i have a rock  band and want to sell about 10,000 records what is the best way. thanks?
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get as many friends on myspace as possible, play local shows.
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Contact the local chamber of commerce where you want the sell the DVD's. This should be in the phone book. If not, call information or search for it on the 'net.
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All of this depends on the terms of the contract that is signed. Generally, artists would be considered to have a pretty good deal if they're earning about 10-15 points on a record ("points" is just an industry term for percent). But out of those 10 points, you have to pay your manager, producer, mixing engineer, recording engineer, publicist, etc. The amount that an artist keeps is generally around 5% of gross album sales (this can obviously vary quite a bit though).\n\nThis is how it works: The record company will give a band an "advance". Let's say $250,00. The band will go out and buy Porches or gold teeth or ponies or whatever they want to blow it on. But this money is "recoupable" by the record company, as is the cost of recording the album. What does that mean? The band doesn't make a single cent until all of that money is paid back to the record company. It gets a bit trickier with online distribution though, with most artists getting a higher percentage of sales.\n\nMerchandise like T-Shirts, lunchboxes, action figures, blow up dolls (whatever) generally is done outside of the record company, but sometimes they'll take a bite out of those sales as well.\n\nTouring, in most cases, is similar to recording. The label will generally give a band X amount of money for touring, which is recoupable. These days, most bands make more money off touring than album sales.\n\nIf you want to read a really interesting article, check out Steve Albini's "The Problem With Music". He was the guy who produced Nirvana back in the early 90's and is generally considered one of the most influential Indie-Rock Producers in the industry. Here's the link:\n\nhttp://www.arancidamoeba.com/mrr/problemwithmusic.html
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If you're looking to sell these send me an e-mail.  If you'd like to purchase more I have some great cash flow properties here in Louisville, KY.  You can e-mail me at BandHomes@yahoo.com.\n\nThanks!\n\nRyan
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You need to find music distributors.  You can also search out indipendent labels as well.\n\nTry these links:\n\nwww.theindustryyellowpages.com $69\nwww.musicdistributors.com - Indi source
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I hate to say it, but I think that you are out of luck on this one.  The music industry generally does not accept unsolicited material.  One chance you might have it to approach a local band or musician and show them your work.  Good luck
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You could do some research and send the CD to some managers and agents that handle bluegrass and country artists.\n\nHowever, if you have a little working capital, you might want to consider direct marketing.  Put a 2 or 3 minute video package together and buy air time on some of the cable channels.  You can start cheap with air time in the middle of the night, but hey, some people are awake then, too.  It will help to refer people who want to purchase your CD to a website where you have credit card capability.  For telephone orders, hire an exchange service.\n\nI look at it this way, if Andy Griffith can sell his CD of well-loved hymns through direct marketing, you can, too!\n\nAnd you probably sound better. . .
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Make as many CD copies as you can and post them out to as many radio stations that you can find.\n\nGood luck!!
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http://www.ebay.com you'll sell them fast
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Sell them to other people.
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ill sell em for you 75+ positive feedback on ebay, also there is a whole bunch of stores called isold it on ebay that sell ur stuff but take large fees.\n\nbut ill sell them for a very low commission.
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think bigger...sell it online to everybody!\n\nGood Luck
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sell it on ebay or a garage sale
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What you can do is, get people from all parts of the world.\nTell them to record stuff and send you. Then you can compile everything together and there you go.\n\nI can do as a dj/synth/guitarist for your band....think about it...
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I would try Craigslist.com\nhttp://www.craigslist.com\nThis way you might be able to find someone locally that is selling their music.
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set up an ebay shop. Probably the best bet considering its cheap, and you'll reach god knows how many people
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You may try www.mp3.com Lots of people who are new to the music world post up their songs and works into that website, and set up promotion, sale.