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Re: If Smiths don't reform, and there is no Moz & Marr side project, will Moz sign with a minor labe
One could say "only if the label has a great distribution network." There can be argued a few advantages to major labels but the most common mentioned seems to be distribution on all levels (physical/digital). However, this is untrue as it relates to the U.S.A., because the majority of sales came from the deluxe edition that was only available at Best Buy. So, the record store chains (Tower, Virgin, etc.) are gone and have been for a while. Majority of distribution in America is digital...and Indie labels can do that. Contrast this with the U.K. where HMV and others are still in business. Bricks & mortar matter much more there. So, is there a kick ass Indie label in the U.K. that gets their records into shops both big and small AND is able to sell via Amazon their records in the U.S.A. at non-import prices?
One could say "only if the label has a great distribution network." There can be argued a few advantages to major labels but the most common mentioned seems to be distribution on all levels (physical/digital). However, this is untrue as it relates to the U.S.A., because the majority of sales came from the deluxe edition that was only available at Best Buy. So, the record store chains (Tower, Virgin, etc.) are gone and have been for a while. Majority of distribution in America is digital...and Indie labels can do that. Contrast this with the U.K. where HMV and others are still in business. Bricks & mortar matter much more there. So, is there a kick ass Indie label in the U.K. that gets their records into shops both big and small AND is able to sell via Amazon their records in the U.S.A. at non-import prices?