Re-Issues - Why Records That Can Be Found ?

[Raremusicdirect]

Trying not to pick on specific re-issue labels, but I notice that more and more "rare" and in some cases not so rare 45s are being pressed up on re-issue labels.

What's the reasoning behind issuing these tracks if they can still be found on original 45 ?

Are there no other tracks to release ?

Is it to license officially and try to pass funds to the artist, writer and or publisher ?

Is it just to keep issues coming out on the re-issue label ?

Is it to make some money as these tracks sell more easily ?

Some other reason ? Such as making the track available to the market - even though its probably already there on mp3....

I totally understand and support the issue of unreleased material on a 45. That's adding something new to the 45s market.

Just interested what people think on this area, issues around it.

I know the release of re-issues isn't new, so would hope we can discuss the current position.................

PS Just so I don't get shouts of hypocrisy, I have bought some myself !

Edited October 21, 2011 by RareMusicDirect

[JOE TORQUAY]

just people trying to make a buck i guess,

joe.

[Ady Croasdell]

Trying not to pick on specific re-issue labels, but I notice that more and more "rare" and in some cases not so rare 45s are being pressed up on re-issue labels.

What's the reasoning behind issuing these tracks if they can still be found on original 45 ?

Are there no other tracks to release ?

NO

Is it to license officially and try to pass funds to the artist, writer and or publisher ?

A GOOD BY-PRODUCT SOMETIMES BUT NOT THE MAIN REASON

Is it just to keep issues coming out on the re-issue label ?

NO, THAT'D LOSE MONEY

Is it to make some money as these tracks sell more easily ?

SOMETIMES; SUPPLY AND DEMAND

Some other reason ? Such as making the track available to the market - even though its probably already there on mp3....

IF PEOPLE WANT IT AND IT SELLS THAT COULD BE A REASON

I totally understand and support the issue of unreleased material on a 45. That's adding something new to the 45s market.

Just interested what people think on this area, issues around it.

I know the release of re-issues isn't new, so would hope we can discuss the current position.................

PS Just so I don't get shouts of hypocrisy, I have bought some myself !

I think you're making the assumption that the people who buy reissues are the same as buy originals. That's only the case in approx 50% of the buyers, the other 50% are vinyl lovers who don't want to spend £100+ chasing a record. They can get ten or more for that price, often with two good sides. One of our best sellers is a £50 record but our customers would rather buy a UK press for £6-£8 than chase a second hand original on Ebay. Or maybe they ain't got an American middle

[Raremusicdirect]

Thanks Ady, reply appreciated.

I think you are correct in that there are numerous types of buyer, there reasoning differing, and I guess the market does dictate what's working or otherwise................

[Guest Bearsy]

i dont think i will ever understand why re-issues of available tunes are re-issued, but hey i can never understand why peeps have hot and cold food on the same plate

[Linda4me]

It's all about the money and no other reason imho

[Swifty]

i dont think i will ever understand why re-issues of available tunes are re-issued, but hey i can never understand why peeps have hot and cold food on the same plate

I can't have on a salad cooked Chicken & Boiled Egg , yet i like both ( bit like eating Parent with Child )

or maybe I'm just strange !!!!

Swifty