1. The recording contract
A
C'mon Records recording contract generally has the following features:
*The
record company agrees to provide professional recording and
mastering facilities to the band or artist and to duplicate an agreed number
of CDs for them
*The
band or artist agrees to buy fixed quantities of CDs to retail at gigs for
a pre-arranged price which will leave them with a good margin of profit.
*The
record company may further agree to market the band or artist's materials
by web. In this instance, the recording company will retain a fixed percentage
of profits obtained.
*The
band or artist agrees
to give the record company sole reproduction and distribution
rights over his/her/their
album.
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2. The production contract
A C'mon
Records production contract has typically the following outline:
*The
record company agrees to provide professional arrangement
and production facilities to the band or artist
*The
record company agrees to provide professional recording and
mastering facilities to the band or artist and to duplicate an agreed number
of CDs for them
*The
band or artist accords copyright where due to the arranger or producer.
*The
band or artist may agree to buy fixed quantities of CDs to retail at gigs
for a pre-arranged price which will leave them with a good margin of profit.
*The
record company may further agree to market the band or artist's materials
by web. In this instance, the recording company will retain a fixed percentage
of profits obtained.
*The
band or artist agrees
to give the record company sole reproduction rights over
his/her/their
album.
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3. The promotion contract
A
C'mon Records promotion contract may be carried out in conjunction with a
recording contract or a production contract, or as a separate matter. These
are the typical agreements which it may entail:
*The
record company agrees to approach a wide variety of radio stations and other
publicity vehicles, with the intention of marketing the band's album or the
artists's album.
*The
record company assists the artist or band in the preparing of their portfolio
or promo/press pack
*The
record company arranges venues for the band or artists to perform at within
their immediate vicinity and further afield if necessary.
*The band or artist agrees to the record label being the sole supplier and
distributor of their album at a pre-arrange fee.
*The band or artist agrees to a pre-arranged fee for venue arrangement.
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