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| From | "Jaimie Vernon" <bullseyecanada@hotmail.com> |
| Subject | Re: Also available (was: Re: DEBUTS?) |
| Date | Tue, 06 Jan 2004 01:52:05 -0500 |
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At Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2004 20:01:58 Drew wrote:
> > I had no idea these artists had earlier releases, which I'll be keeping
>an eye out for.
>
>Which brings up something I've wondered about for a while: whatever
>happened
>to the "also available" notations on record jackets and CD booklets? You
>still see it from time to time --especially if the previous releases were
>on
>the same label-- but you'd think that even label-nomad indie acts would
>want
>to tip music buyers to the existence of other material. Maybe they think
>putting a website address on the insert is sufficient self-promotion?
>Embarassed by their earlier efforts? Embarassed that their earlier efforts
>may be out of print? Hmmm...
Acts I deal with are from two separate camps...some are all for it (Goddo),
and others are dead-set against it (Klaatu). The reasoning for both has to
do with the cheapening of the product. Goddo is "pro" selling, Klaatu is
"pro" artistry and "con" marketing -- part of the reason they were never
able to get behind cult status, I might add.
Jaimie Vernon,
Bullseye
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