I can see the merits for the hyperlimited albums true.

I usually order direct from the labels they're on as it works out cheaper.

If I want to buy, say, an ant-zen, ad noiseam or Hymen release then i go to their website and pay european prices (Heck of a lot better than UK!) with a few euros for postage, it still ends up at about 10-12 pounds a CD which is much better than store prices over here.

I doubt very much about the 10-50 cents per CD though. Even major labels wouldn't try a 1% deal!

Keef, this is what the planet-mu owner, Mike P, said about how much they make for one CD release. check it out.

http://www.radiomute.com/t6030.html

I think it is a pretty good example for an established independent label.

but for major label, you should read this one written by steve albini:
http://www.negativland.com/albini.html

Bloody hell!

thanks Evil! hell, Mike Paradinas runs the whole label out of his apt in England, doesn't make anything from the website, has a close friend that does everything for free on there and that's why it's not updated that frequently, so really, they make their money from touring more than releases...

Oh well, I'm still going to buy the stuff no matter what!

lol yes, we know this Keef, basically just trying to justify my reasons...

and go to their concerts and buy a t-shirt or something

Equinox, you're a petty crook! Admit it! The sooner you admit it, the sooner we can have you locked away. Stealer.

I like to run my own label out of my apartment too. that's the coolest job.

yes, I am a terrible man, oh how I am a stealer and a toker, i'm a one-eyed joker...