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An email blast just went out that is pushing this new system. There is a button that says "THIS SOUNDS SCAMMY" and when you click it it takes you here http://vnyl.org/isascam/ Thats it. The whole response to all the backlash. I can't say my opinions here but needless to say, I have some...

Thanks Kurtz! I appreciate it. I can probably keep things on time if I don't keep getting distracted by this brilliant thread. A lot of things here that I just can't say myself at the moment, but great to see others are thinking it too

Great Qs. I'll bite back a. So far about 35 with signed contracts. Another 10 or 15 in the works. I don't plan on ever repeating an artist. Maybe in special cases but unlikely. b. Like a label with multiple releases going on, I have to start really early. Its all about staying 4 months ahead of release schedule and working with the best people in the industry so the inevitable delays are minimized. c. Thats a great question. Defective or damaged records we will replace. Unwanted records can be returned as long as everything is intact and in good condition. These are all limited runs so we would happily give them a loving home. d. I can but I wont. Honestly, that is only because I really believe in the joy that comes from hearing music for the first time on your turntable. You might even know some of the bands from music blogs or being on the Hype Machine charts. These aren't bands that I found at my local high school talent show. Some are on labels. Some are unsigned. Some are in the middle of some major negotiations. Etc. e. No, I absolutely do not. And I've been waiting for someone to ask because all the similarities are there. We both live in Los Angeles, we both started a vinyl project on Kickstarter (although Vinyl Moon was in the works 5 months before VYNL launched), we are similar ages (I think), and we both have ties to Venice, CA. (Except that I grew up there, he just opened a record store there) We actually changed the whole Vinyl Moon launch strategy after the VYNL sh*t hit the fan just so we could avoid any comparisons or correlations. (If there is a way to private message here then I can tell you a weird story actually)

Hi all, just found this thread. New user here so forgive any fumbles but wanted to answer some Qs. Send any more my way. I tried to sneak a few subliminal messages in there for ya God I hope not. First 3 Volumes are already locked and progress is great on future ones. Fire? Possibly. Lawsuits? That is what each individual contract with each band is there to prevent (and to get 24b WAV files from them) Sorry, no Slim Shady will be featured. Yes, subscription starts at 500 copies and will cap at 1000 for a bit. But the bands all get extra features and coverage on The Burning Ear which gets many thousands of views a month. Double trouble.

I was waiting for someone to catch that! Good eye