waytansea27 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I haven't gone through this thread, but I thought this was the best place to ask. Somewhat interested in start a distro and was wondering if I could get some advice about it, tips, how it's done, factors, and everything else involved. I don't have experience running a distro, but I do run a small label and I'd say the general idea is to get in touch with labels, buy vinyl from them at wholesale/distro rates, sell them for a profit. We need more distros, they have all basically went away. I think a smart idea would be to buy from labels early on and get first pressings, then if one day that variant sells out, you're almost guaranteed to sell your copies. Also, once you're big enough you can ask labels for an exclusive variant that only you stock in your store. Another good idea is to not get greedy and charge like $17 for an LP you got for $8, keep it reasonable and you'll gain loyal customers with repeat orders. xjustinxschwierx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyrobotty Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Running a distro is nice but sometimes you regret selling some of that stuff. But you also get to snag a lot of good stuff. I ran one with a buddy a few years ago. We used to order things from stickfigure, midheaven, and a couple other distros. I think going with labels directly would be a better deal. Just email them, tell them you're running a distro and you'll get wholesale rates. Obviously they expect you to buy multiple copies of a few things so it doesn't look like someone building a nice collection for themselves. Distros and larger labels will probably have minimum orders. This distro was run at shows and not online so I can't really help you with that aspect of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of Breath Records Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 I don't know if this is the right place to put this, but has anyone had any experience doing lathe cuts for home recordings? I've been researching because me and a couple of buddies were really interested in doing some lo-fi lathecuts for our local bands as a hobby and to make a little money on the side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasma36 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I was stoked on doing a lathe-cut until I actually had one done. Unless you have enough people who are into spending twice the money for an objectively inferior product, don't do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamb117 Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 anyone have experience dealing with major labels, or at least some friendly advice? i could use some help in regard to contacting the label and negotiating with it (in regard to licensing and royalties. -- do i go straight to them, or go through ASCAP, BMI, etc.?). i will be incredibly grateful for any tips to help me not look like a fool and doom the project before it begins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greatestvinylcollectoreva Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 To press a record all you need to do is but it between my ass cheeks and punch my stomach until my ass hairs make the lines in the vinyl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VinylViolator6969 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 They aren't pressed dipshits, they're manufactured. I swear this site is full of idiots sometimes. ALL the time actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackAlleyRiot Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Thank you so much for posting this! My band is looking to press our next album and this will help a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sludgemouth Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I'm starting a label soon and I have a couple questions. 1. How much do bands make when a label presses a record? Let's say you're pressing a run of 500 for an active artist: do the artist get a portion of the records or a portion of the sales made on the record? 2. Same as above but for an artist that is no longer around. 3. At lastly, has anyone tried the Pirate Press $2000 for 500 12" LPs special. (Includes all Mastering, Plating, Full Color Labels and Jackets (w/ 3mm Spine) on Upgraded 16pt. Stock!). Is it worth it? Thanks! eisforerik 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorbusiness138 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I'm starting a label soon and I have a couple questions. 1. How much do bands make when a label presses a record? Let's say you're pressing a run of 500 for an active artist: do the artist get a portion of the records or a portion of the sales made on the record? 2. Same as above but for an artist that is no longer around. 3. At lastly, has anyone tried the Pirate Press $2000 for 500 12" LPs special. (Includes all Mastering, Plating, Full Color Labels and Jackets (w/ 3mm Spine) on Upgraded 16pt. Stock!). Is it worth it? Thanks! I'd also like to know the answer to #3 as I'm looking to press my bands next album. BackAlleyRiot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFacilitator Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Pretty solid info for when I finally get to have some music on Vinyl! Dot for later and thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sludgemouth Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Is the undercomm website not working for anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjustinxschwierx Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 My hosting company is doing some updates, it'll be back up this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisPR Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Any word on this site being back up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjustinxschwierx Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 soon, the guy that hosts everythign is busy with his day job and also is having marital issues...so family takes precedent. Feel free to email me questions...all this info is in my head. [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twelvegauge Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 This thread is great and I now realize I've missed out on a lot of great discussion having not been a regular on this message board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xsjado Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Hello, the website is down. Will it be up again? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert_Sofa Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Hello, the website is down. Will it be up again? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFP Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 soon, the guy that hosts everythign is busy with his day job and also is having marital issues...so family takes precedent. Feel free to email me questions...all this info is in my head. [email protected] Hello, the website is down. Will it be up again? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Numbers Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I need to order some Poly bags for a 12" and i came to this thread hoping to find the link to the best prices. Site still down for a while? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindovermatter Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I need to order some Poly bags for a 12" and i came to this thread hoping to find the link to the best prices. Site still down for a while? www.bagsunlimited.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Numbers Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 www.bagsunlimited.com thanks, that's where i usually get them from. i just wanted to check this thread to see if there was anything better out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry47591 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 I get mine off ebay pretty cheap and very fast shipping thanks, that's where i usually get them from. i just wanted to check this thread to see if there was anything better out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjustinxschwierx Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 if you're east of the Mississippi, you really can't beat BU for the price/quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColterPierce Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Really hoping this is back up soon so I can check it out. Any idea when that'll be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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