baroque to release USB stick album

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Posted by baroquerecords on Jun-23-2009 16:22:

baroque to release USB stick album

CLICK IMAGE TO DOWNLOAD ALBUM PREVIEW MP3 or pre-order

Posted by woscar on Jun-23-2009 16:56:

I would have loved to be there when this idea happened

Posted by baroquerecords on Jun-23-2009 17:04:

always one

we think its something diffrent & like to give new things a try.. at the end of the day its all about the music .. so hopefully you'll enjoy that!

Posted by Adam420 on Jun-23-2009 18:06:

I don't really see the point. Alternatively, you guys should offer a free Baroque USB stick to customers who order the compilation from your website (digitally or on CD).

Posted by baroquerecords on Jun-23-2009 19:21:

happy to oblige!

well if you would prefer to do that.. then we'd be happy to do that.

But as a digital download is approx 1.50 each & there are 22 tracks on this album that totals over �30.. even the complete 'bundled' album price , as a download, would be more than the price of this usb stick. Hence the reason why we are offering this product

but whatever way you want to look at it is fine really.. so ok you could do it your way, buy the download album from us for 10.99 & get the USB stick free ... or buy the USB stick for �10.99 & get the downloads Free.. either way 10.99 for 22 tracks is pretty good value we think

Posted by woscar on Jun-23-2009 19:45:

Labels have been offering 15+ track albums for $10.99 on Beatport for years now. What's the capacity of the USB stick?

Posted by baroquerecords on Jun-23-2009 20:24:

capaciy

22 tracks.. as ive said above.

Posted by baroquerecords on Jun-23-2009 20:28:

and..

the original image on this post also shows that the album is a 22 tracker.. so more tracks.. less cost & your getting a physical product with printed art & packaged... again , all of which was stated in the original ad above, its the whole idea around why we are doing the album this way!

Posted by woscar on Jun-23-2009 20:56:

Capacity, as in "how many Gigabytes fit in the USB stick"...

Posted by bas on Jun-23-2009 21:03:

quote:
Originally posted by woscar
Capacity, as in "how many Gigabytes fit in the USB stick"...

Yeah. The only incentive is you'd get 22 tracks + a USB stick

Posted by baroquerecords on Jun-23-2009 21:12:

2gig

the usb stick is 2 gig.. but thats enough pitching from me about about memory & capacity etc !

as i say what matters is the music & value that we are able to offer by selling in this way.. 22 wavs (not mp3s) for 10.99 = 50p per track.. If you don't like this idea , fine, if you do great

thanks all

Posted by bas on Jun-23-2009 21:21:

Re: 2gig

Posted by woscar on Jun-23-2009 21:41:

Re: 2gig

quote:
Originally posted by baroquerecords
the usb stick is 2 gig.. but thats enough pitching from me about about memory & capacity etc !

as i say what matters is the music & value that we are able to offer by selling in this way.. 22 wavs (not mp3s) for 10.99 = 50p per track.. If you don't like this idea , fine, if you do great

thanks all

I totally get the value of the package, what I don't get is why you're selling it as if it's something groundbreaking when in fact you're just giving tracks for a cheaper price and giving away a free USB stick.
And as a label's PR you sure have problems dealing with criticism from potential customers

Posted by baroquerecords on Jun-23-2009 22:03:

no problamo

we're not saying its anything groundbreaking.. the whole wording on the ad is based around the fact that we are able to do just what ive been pointing out .. put more tracks on a product ( a usb stick ) & make it available at a 'reduced price'.. we actually used those words in the ad..

i don't have a problem with feedback at all... i welcome it ( otherwise we wouldn't post on message boards

Posted by Kismet7 on Jun-24-2009 00:20:

I like the USB stick idea, is actually pretty goood. I think more EDM labels should incorporate it. Maybe have custom USB sticks with the Artists Name some ART and the Label name on the USB stick. I think there are plenty of people out there without a USB stick that might see a lot of value in this. EDM labels need to keep innovating to make up for the poor mainstream distribution channels.

Posted by Guest on Jun-24-2009 02:45:

This just in Baroque releases new hit song on vinyl:

^^^ now ur talkin.

Posted by Adam420 on Jun-24-2009 02:55:

It's pretty funny that not one word was mentioned about the actual music they are pushing. Anybody here venture to check any samples out?

Posted by Light The Fuse on Jun-24-2009 04:04:

^baroque is just about always on the ball imo

edit; this actually looks fantastic to me - will buy tonight (download tho lol)

Posted by woscar on Jun-24-2009 06:27:

quote:
Originally posted by baroquerecords
we're not saying its anything groundbreaking.. the whole wording on the ad is based around the fact that we are able to do just what ive been pointing out .. put more tracks on a product ( a usb stick ) & make it available at a 'reduced price'.. we actually used those words in the ad..

i don't have a problem with feedback at all... i welcome it ( otherwise we wouldn't post on message boards

You used the words "baroque to release usb stick album" on the title as if you're inventing a new medium. The catch here, really is the fact that you're selling the package for a very reduced price.

quote:
Originally posted by Kismet7
EDM labels need to keep innovating to make up for the poor mainstream distribution channels.

LOL, how are mp3 downloads a "poor mainstream distribution channel"? If anything, it certainly is the most effective, and fastest distribution channel there is. You go to an online store, you listen to a sample of a track, you like it, you buy it, and 2 minutes later you have it on your hard drive. No long waiting times, and no expensive shipping costs and taxes to pay for imports. Immediate satisfaction.

Posted by Kismet7 on Jun-24-2009 06:46:

quote:
Originally posted by woscar
You used the words "baroque to release usb stick album" on the title as if you're inventing a new medium. The catch here, really is the fact that you're selling the package for a very reduced price.

LOL, how are mp3 downloads a "poor mainstream distribution channel"? If anything, it certainly is the most effective, and fastest distribution channel there is. You go to an online store, you listen to a sample of a track, you like it, you buy it, and 2 minutes later you have it on your hard drive. No long waiting times, and no expensive shipping costs and taxes to pay for imports. Immediate satisfaction.

Little to no retail = Poor Distribution. EDM labels need to find new ways to bring good music to the people outside of the internet. Maybe they should start selling CDs directly at clubs, next to the coat checks. Label should create mutual agreement deals with clubs to have a selection of the most upfront albums/compilations for that quarter, and have a section of the club that sells CDs. It could be great business for both the club and of course the labels who have very hard time distributing electronic music. And this deal MUST bypass old distribution deals, and be directly between label and club promoter. No middleman for this one. Pinch in a slight price markup, everything is marked up at a club anyways, enough margin for the club so that the club promoter is making enough money to warrant the space and the employee overseeing the retail. Everyone wins...the Label, the Club, the Scene, and the Consumer.

Posted by Paradox Lost on Jun-25-2009 03:15:

Although I'm not sure how many releases of this size are available at comparable prices, $10.99 for 22 tracks certainly is a great value in terms of what the general going rate for digital downloads are.

As for the inclusion of a USB release, I really don't see this as a worthwhile idea unless the USB drive itself is flavored with unique artwork/case design. Otherwise, you're just picking up the same tracks you can otherwise download, and scoring yourself a 2 gig USB drive in the process- which is certainly cool, but nothing terribly relevant to the label/music.

Posted by plaxx on Jun-25-2009 03:32:

Re: always one

quote:
Originally posted by baroquerecords
we think its something diffrent & like to give new things a try.. at the end of the day its all about the music .. so hopefully you'll enjoy that!

You need a new Graphic Designer. That is one hideous looking flyer. Justified type? Seriously?

Posted by Domesticated on Jun-25-2009 03:58:

http://www.compactstick.com/

Psy Shop is beginning to sell a great deal of its catalogue in this format.

Posted by woscar on Jun-25-2009 04:04:

quote:
Originally posted by Domesticated
http://www.compactstick.com/

Psy Shop is beginning to sell a great deal of its catalogue in this format.

Just a lame attempt to keep buyers attached to a physical media, really.

Posted by Kismet7 on Jun-25-2009 04:12:

quote:
Originally posted by Domesticated
http://www.compactstick.com/

Psy Shop is beginning to sell a great deal of its catalogue in this format.

Another route EDM labels could go. Since not everyone knows how to RIP a CD into MP3, or dont want to go through the hassle, they can just buy a "CD" in compact stick form, transfer the files wherever they want, plug it in wherever that takes USB, and have something physical to store if their computer ever goes to shit. Not to mention, important info, like printable Art, also Bio, Lyrics, Credits could be stored on these compact sticks. EDM labels should definately look deeper into this.

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