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that is true also, Terminal P... but I thought some "new, open minded" record label which goes around with an "indie" reputation could at least support the costs of the fucking PRESS!
I mean - all we ask for is just that, plain and simple: we get to record with our equipment and our money, the way we want; we get them a copy of the masters along with artwork; they print it out and put it in stores; we go around, play gigs, share royalties or what the fuck happens at that point (if we get to sell something) and deal is done.
that's all we ask for...
to answer Nic's question... what happens at that point is that the band owes the label money. as Albini said...
"The band is now 1/4 of the way through its contract, has made the music industry more than 3 million dollars richer, but is in the hole $14,000 on royalties. The band members have each earned about 1/3 as much as they would working at a 7-11, but they got to ride in a tour bus for a month. The next album will be about the same, except that the record company will insist they spend more time and money on it. Since the previous one never "recouped," the band will have no leverage, and will oblige."
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