now that discogs have banned the sale of bootlegs, im now trying to find alternatives, ive found one ''musicstack'' but is there any more websites out there that have a good selection of bootlegs ?
cheers
Bootleg vinyl? I didn't even realize that was possible...
Do you mean used albums?
Doubt you will get much info on where to buy knock off LPs.
Good luck!
One could argue the point. If I want to buy a Jimi Hendrix album, and my choice is an official release or a bootleg, I am also choosing who gets the money - his estate and heirs or some guy who never even met him. I'm sure the Hendrix estate agrees. It's a matter of where you draw the line. While I am not a recorded celebrity, I have met many people attempting, with more or less success, to make a living from performances and royalties. To many of them, old used bootlegs are quite relevant to the conversation.Bootlegs from years ago aren't taking money away from anyone, they're an interesting collectible in their own right. Like the fake "Jimi Hendrix" record I have which doesn't even have him playing on it!
As a musician, I object strenuously to the sale or trade of bootleg recordings.
Bootlegs from years ago aren't taking money away from anyone, they're an interesting collectible in their own right.
Actually artist didn't really make money from their records, the label did, artist earned their money from the performances, and writing royalties.I have met many people attempting, with more or less success, to make a living from performances and royalties
As a musician, I object strenuously to the sale or trade of bootleg recordings. I'm sure you've all heard the arguments against, whereas the only argument for is "I just want it." Not to be a major kill-joy, but it would be irresponsible of me to see such a solicitation as this thread and not mention that bootlegs take the bread from the mouths of musicians' children.
Having said that, I agree with 4-2-7 -- get out there and root 'em out.
That's getting in the way back machine, there. These days even small time people have entertainment lawyers look over their contracts and negotiate royalties for them. Very many of the old artists with the horrible contracts to which you refer have successfully sued their old labels for better royalties and, in some cases, back pay. Even studio cats can get songwriting royalties if they can show a big enough contribution to a song, like coming up with a signature riff or similar things. There's no telling when you might have a hit.Actually artist didn't really make money from their records, the label did, artist earned their money from the performances, and writing royalties.
I play a few instruments myself, but playing music does not have anything to do with buying and selling "bootleg albums".
Not trying to be a troll, just don't understand why being a Musican makes a difference... if it's wrong... it's wrong.
Now dealing with illegally ripping albums and selling them... yea we all agree. That's a given.
Nonetheless, prior to this thread is never heard of "bootleg" LPs. So take it for what it's worth. hope that did not sound snarky, not what I was going for.
Kind Regards,
John
It was not my intention to hijack or completely derail this thread. "As a musician" because I have spent my life talking to musicians, and it's a touchy subject with a lot of folks, and I wouldn't want people bootlegging my stuff if I were trying to sell records. I simply felt a bootleg record thread should have a reminder in it and now it's getting to the point that I'm feeling forced to take an attitude. I just want to be an easygoing guy and say, "Hey, I really think you should think about this somewhat." So, no hard feelings, I'm not trying to start an argument. see you guys on another subject sometime.
Bootleg vinyl? I didn't even realize that was possible...
Do you mean used albums?
Doubt you will get much info on where to buy knock off LPs.
Good luck!
Barter Town < that's here and you need to be a subscriber.
eBay
There are other site I can't think of right now, but old used bootlegs are not Illegal to sell and buy in the record collecting world.
EDIT
Local Record stores
Flea Markets
Record Shows
Let me just put this out there, no record collection is good or complete sitting behind a computer and clicking BUY. It takes work and many sources, hands on and being in the right place at the right time. Gems are gems because of the whole back story that put them in the collection. 90% of my records I never knew I was buying till I seen it.