Basic Record Label Contracts And How They Work

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You need to educate yourself on how the music business works. If you disagree, please exit, stage left. Record labels and lawyers have been iterating upon record contracts for decades in the efforts of mitigating risk and maximizing reward for the label. You need to prepare yourself to do business similarly, looking for the right people and organizations to work with by signing a deal that will work for you. Read on to familiarize yourself with the most common record label contracts that you’ll encounter today.

 

  • Exclusive Recording Contract
  • Music Distribution Contract
  • Non-Exclusive Recording Contract
  • 360 Deal Recording Contract
  • Music Composition and Recording Service Contract
  • Recording and Publishing Agreement On Certain Recordings
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With how much online content is available for free, there really is no excuse for choosing to remain ignorant about the business side of your career in music. While this article is a great place to get some knowledge or a quick refresh, please consult a legal professional before signing your rights away.

 

Please visit Hypebot to view the full article by Randi Zimmerman.

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