In the Right Direction: A Beginner's Guide to Starting a Record Label [Paperback]

Samuel D. Gilleylen (Author), Future Mix Publications (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 68 pages
• Publisher: Future Mix Pubns; 3 edition (September 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972304207
• ISBN-13: 978-0972304207
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,181,099 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Only A Start, November 26, 2003

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Theodore Kloba "insufferable know-it-all" (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In the Right Direction: A Beginner's Guide to Starting a Record Label (Paperback)

Weighing in at under 70 pages including appendices, this is a thin book, which would be easier to accept if not for the price tag.

Although it's a good general introduction to the topic, it's lacking in details and organization. Too much time is spent on things that most readers probably already know (like a list of manufacturers of professional-quality audio equipment). Just as the information starts to get good, the reader is given a list of other books to check out instead, or is advised to hire a professional-- something that goes against the do-it-yourself theme suggested by the title.

In short, if you're trying to decide whether or not to start your own recording label, this book should explain enough to guide your decision. If you've already decided to go this route, pick up a more substantial book instead.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Satisfactory, May 16, 2006

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Crystal "www.MusicContracts101.com" - See all my reviews

This review is from: In the Right Direction: A Beginner's Guide to Starting a Record Label (Paperback)

The music business can be a confusing world and many are lost trying to make it through the jungle of contracts and escape the traps of lawyers. Fortunately guides like this can help you overcome the first fears and mysteries of the job. Easy to understand and use, this guide is recommended for all rookies. Unfortunately there are some aspects that are not presented here, but are found in "How To Make A Fortune In The Music Industry By Doing It Yourself: Your Personal Step-By-Step Guide To Having A Successful Career In The Music Business. ... To Sell Music, Book Shows And Get Noticed!" By Ty Cohen, which is as close as someone get to a perfect guide. It explains all the steps using an easy to understand structure and accessible information

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Music Business Primer For The Rest Of Us!, May 6, 2004

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Bill Miller (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In the Right Direction: A Beginner's Guide to Starting a Record Label (Paperback)

This book was written for those who know absolutely nothing about the music business. Here's an easy to read guide packed with important music business basics that every aspiring recording artist will need to know when releasing an independent CD. Start your own label to............Promote, Distribute and Sell your own CD!

This book has appeared recently at:

The Combined book Exhibit's - New York Public Librarians
The 16th Annual Small Press Book Fair in New York March 2004
The NABE Pacific Northwest Showcase in Seattle March 2004
Look for this book in the upcoming BEA this summer!

If you know everything there is to know about the music business, then this book isn't for you. I highly suggest this book to anyone who is just starting out in the music business.