Hi everyone

I was trying to buy this tune on beatport, and everytime I tryed to add it to my basket it popped up with a message saying that I was not allowed to buy it in my territory (UK). I looked further into this and it turns out that the label that it is signed to has released it exclusivly to North America!

Does anybody know how I can get my hands on a high quality (320kbs) MP3? I really want to buy the tune - dont wanna go down the illegal route, but I dont know how else to get it. Its obviously a wicked track, and I cant see why they wouldnt just allow people who want it to buy it!

If anybody can help, and let me know where to find it, it would be much appreciated. I'm actually quite desperate because the bar I'm DJing at is getting a new manager and she wants a mix CD to see if she likes what I play. I dont fancy compromising the tracklist ive got in my head.

Cheers

Same thing happened when I tried to purchase Ferry Corsten - Fire (Flashover Remix), I don't think I can buy any Ferry song off beatport - It's ridiculous.

Hope you find a way to get it mate.

I think there is a way bypassing this by adding a proxy. There's a manual for this on the net, I don't have the link here now though

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Using a proxy will get you in trouble if you get busted.

On beatport there are usually 3-4 copies of the same track. Even though they are all literally the same file, you should generally be able to access one from your area.

Alternatively, you could try some download sites other than beatport, as I have had to do in the past.

Four or five alternative sites here.

(Scroll down to the bottom of the article)

Beatport does have a lot of holes in it's range, so I think it's handy to buy from one or two other sites.

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Originally posted by Beat Blog Using a proxy will get you in trouble if you get busted. On beatport there are usually 3-4 copies of the same track. Even though they are all literally the same file, you should generally be able to access one from your area. Alternatively, you could try some download sites other than beatport, as I have had to do in the past. Four or five alternative sites here. (Scroll down to the bottom of the article) Beatport does have a lot of holes in it's range, so I think it's handy to buy from one or two other sites.

I'll check those sites out, thanks.

G&D remix FTW xD

the orig is cool too, had it on myspace

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I still don't know why territory restrictions exist - anyone want to explain?

yea i'd like to know why that is too. This has happened to me too believe it or not. Don't remember the track though but I'm in north america.

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all has to do with license zoning, label and distribution shit.
i really dont know.

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Try the other download stores. Beatport are the only one I've discovered with this ridiculous territory shit.

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Originally posted by washout all has to do with license zoning, label and distribution shit. i really dont know.

right - taken from the beatport forum's

"hi,

Here's some basic information regarding Territories. First off, the label isn't "Restricting purchases" because they don't want to sell it in certain territories, they have licensed the track to another label. For example, Ultra Records licenses other label's music to sell in North America. Ultra has a great reputation in North America and excellent Distribution so they just license music from overseas and sell it in the states. this works great for them because they can pick up a track from a smaller label and make it a huge hit in the states. It works great for the small label because they might not have very good distribution in the states and it helps their artists become bigger in foreign territories (makes them extra $$ as well)

Beatport has the option to either put up the track (w/ limited territories) or not put up the track at all. nothing in between. We often call the original label to try to get the rights for the rest of the world but that process takes time. From a customer point of view, this may be frustrating but here are some general labels and rules that may help you in the search for great music.

ULTRA Records (95% of the catalog is North America only)
Superstar Records (Most of the catalog is Germany, Austria, switzerland only)

Getting even more specific - here are some releases that are big enough to get multiple licenses

Armin Van Buuren - Shivers (Armada owns this release for UK, Europe, Ultra owns if for North America)

Alter Ego - Rocker (Ultra owns this for North America, Skint owns this for UK, Klang Electronic, the original label, owns it for Germany)

Bush II Bush - That piano Track (Saw owns this for North America and Italy, CR2 Owns this for UK)

Chab - Closer to Me , John Digweed + Alex Neri remixes (Azuli owns this for UK, SAW recordings will release the US version in September)


A good rule of thumb when you receive a "territorial error" when trying to put something in your crate is to click on the artist. Perhaps a different label owns this track for your territory. The more you get to know the origins and history of the different labels, the more effective you can be as a shopper when browsing for new music. Any good DJ will tell you... Know your music, Know your labels.

Beatport will try to write details about territory exclusions in the release level of the tracks so that you can figure these things out over time.

I hope this helps everyone come to terms with the Territory exclusions on the site.

Wyatt"

This is very frustrating. All I want to do it give them money for the tune!

With regards the proxy idea - i just cant see the point. It would be a case of braking the law and risking getting in trouble for the sake of trying to abide by the law! Might as well just nick the ****** off E-Mule! They've shot themselves in the foot if you ask me.

I will continue to try and buy it legally for a short while though