How to Make and Sell Your Own Recording : A Guide for the Nineties [Paperback]

Diane Sward Rapaport (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1992

This book has been a friend and guide to more than 100,000 musicians, producers, engineers and owners of small recording labels. It has been called the "bible and basic text" that has helped revolutionize the recording industry by providing information about setting up new recording labels independent of major label networks.

The revised fourth edition updates information in previous editions and adds new information regarding digital recording, the use of computers as composing and recording tools, new manufacturing formats, sampling and business plans.

Editorial Reviews

Review

In today's music world men still dominate the corporate corridors of most major labels. The good news is that the increased affordability of recording equipment has created alternate roads to achievement; and with the help of Diane Rapaport's book, women can take control of their own career destiny. Thorough guidelines are included here, not only for production and manufacturing, but also marketing formulas that can be tailored to target women's music audiences. In covering every detail, Diane expresses that fledgling producers will wear many hats. The inspiration lies in examples of success such as Olivia Records (190) and Redwood, two women's music labels that went from humble beginnings to national acclaim. In her words, "the soul of recording is the love of music and the desire to share it." This book is a must read for women serious about developing their talent and reaching that sought-after audience. -- From The WomanSource Catalog & Review: Tools for Connecting the Community for Women; review by Lenore Troia

From the Publisher

Referred to as the musician's bible, this comprehensive manual covers every aspect of recording and shows step-by-step how to set up a small independent recording label for promoting and marketing from one to many titles.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 243 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall Trade; Rev/4th edition (September 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0134023145
• ISBN-13: 978-0134023144
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,611,646 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book is no joke, December 21, 2000

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Daniel G Sause (Portland Oregon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Make and Sell Your Own Recording (5th Edition) (Paperback)

I originally purchased the second addition of this book. It inspired me to Open my own record store back in 1989. The record store, called Locals Only was based on thing I learned from reading the book and using that knowledge. Here we are almost in 2001 and those principles still stand. We operate a website...that has been vibrant since its launch in 1995. This book is a great starting point for anyone serious about making it as an independent artist.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fate Management: "If you want the $ , buy this book .", November 24, 1998

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This review is from: How to Make and Sell Your Own Recording : A Guide for the Nineties (Paperback)

I received this book at The Art Institute of Philadelpphia as a text book, while I studied Music and Video Business. Before I entered school, I had always been an artist manager. I learned a lot about the industry over the years. "How To Make And Sell Your Own Recordings" became one of my most important guide books. It helped me to aquire the skills to do everything myself. "How To Make And Sell Your Own Recordings" has a lot of valuable information for any artist manager or independent musician. It helps to ensure that you present yourself in a professional way without the need to hire out.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for the Hip Hop Entrepreneur, April 5, 1998

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This review is from: How to Make and Sell Your Own Recording : A Guide for the Nineties (Paperback)

This book is one that we at nichemarket recommend highly in our Booklist for any Hip Hop Entrepreneur serious about a career in the music industry! --Walt Goodridge, President, Hip Hop Entrepreneur Association