| |
| Accessibility of help & advice |
What? |
Extended customer service hours |
| Advance |
Yes, recoupable |
No; optional financing at MUCH better terms |
| Advocate within the company |
A&R Rep |
Artist Coordinator |
| Artistic & career control |
Them |
You |
| Average artist income per unit sold |
9% |
100% |
| Contract Type |
Exclusive contract |
Non-exclusive, “Super-Simple Service Agreement” |
| Copyright share |
Usually 50-100% of publisher’s share |
n/a |
| Customer service quality |
Poor |
Awesome |
| Guaranteed release |
Not usually |
Always |
| Guaranteed signing |
No |
Yes |
| Other income deductions |
Varies |
n/a |
| Ownership of your master recordings |
Them |
You |
| Primary accountability |
Stockholders |
You |
| Royalties payout |
Often limited/reduced |
100% |
| Income reserve holding |
20-40% of your total revenue |
$50 - $100, optional |
