The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #44062   Message #646387
Posted By: DonMeixner
10-Feb-02 - 02:03 AM
Thread Name: BS: A new CD, What do we do next??
Subject: A new CD, What do we do next??
Can't sleep, the adrenaline is up and flowing.

Well I walked out of the studio today with the Master Disk for "FINALLY!", The Flyin' Columns first ever recording. (We've been together for 30 years. Why did we wait??) It sounds just great to me but ofcourse I'm very prejudiced. Great mix of tunes in a good order. Some originals and some trads.

Tomorrow I create the cover. What goes on it besides a picture of the band and a list of songs and publishers?

This is a CD. Do we produce any tapes for the people who have no CD players? Is it a smart fiscal move? If so how many? We are having a thousand CD made.

Selling it is the next thing. Assuming it sells and we turn a profit. The big worry is once we have paid for it, what do you do with the money? How is it reported? Do we create an operating fund? Do we give out quarterly checks based on sales? Use the money to buy new equipment?

Any advice from the pro's is welcome and appreciated. Hell, any advice and ideas from anyone is well come and appreciated.

Don