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how long do you wait for a track to release after signing co
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:30 am
by thierry_le_dj
ok i recently got signed to a label but all the paper work was done like 2 months ago and i've recently email the label about when is the actual date on the release but they don't reply the emails..
hmm do i keep emaling them?
or do i let it go?
how long does it normally take for it to release after you've done the paper work?
maybe am just starting to get frustrated with this not sure.
Re: sorry but i have a stupid question!
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:34 am
by Disco Nutter
Depends on the release schedule really. Wasn't there anything in the paperwork?
Really odd that they don't answer your emails though.
Re: sorry but i have a stupid question!
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:38 am
by thierry_le_dj
Disco Nutter wrote:Depends on the release schedule really. Wasn't there anything in the paperwork?
Really odd that they don't answer your emails though.
nah no date of released on paper work!
as this is my debut i think i just got really excited and just signed away though it kinda be out a couple of weeks but it been about 2months.
just don't know what going on to be honest.
Re: sorry but i have a stupid question!
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:53 am
by Crosby
Dont they have a phone number you can call? i would just keep bugging them every way you can until you get some kind of real answer

Re: sorry but i have a stupid question!
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:59 am
by nowaysj
Bro, name your threads better so people can search for them in the future.
Re: sorry but i have a stupid question!
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 10:01 am
by Crosby
nowaysj wrote:Bro, name your threads better so people can search for them in the future.
Not that anyone uses it before asking questions anyway

Re: sorry but i have a stupid question!
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 10:01 am
by thierry_le_dj
Crosby wrote:Dont they have a phone number you can call? i would just keep bugging them every way you can until you get some kind of real answer

nah no phone number just ceck the contract just have there address and email!
all was done via email..
but will sent another email.
Re: sorry but i have a stupid question!
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 10:04 am
by thierry_le_dj
nowaysj wrote:Bro, name your threads better so people can search for them in the future.
yea sorry just kind of edited it.
Re: how long do you wait for a track to release after signing co
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 10:07 am
by nowaysj
Re: how long do you wait for a track to release after signing co
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 10:29 am
by Mad_EP
Depends - I have had tracks that took 6+ months from being signed to getting released. However, communication is key. Everyone gets busy, true - but they shouldn't be messing you about either.
Re: how long do you wait for a track to release after signing co
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 10:30 am
by breakitdown
My last EP was almost 6 months.
Re: how long do you wait for a track to release after signing co
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 11:07 am
by havokdubstep
The paper work should have stated something along the lines of "Label shall release the Records within ______ months of delivery of the Master Recordings", sounds a bit dodgey if there's nothing like that.
Re: how long do you wait for a track to release after signing co
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 11:12 am
by havokdubstep
Then again ive only had one release so i'm not too sure if every label mentions that...
Re: how long do you wait for a track to release after signing co
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 11:13 am
by thierry_le_dj
ok fair enough maybe they are pretty busy!
don't know how the whole process really work's but thats what happening.
Re: how long do you wait for a track to release after signing co
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 11:18 am
by thierry_le_dj
havokdubstep wrote:The paper work should have stated something along the lines of "Label shall release the Records within ______ months of delivery of the Master Recordings", sounds a bit dodgey if there's nothing like that.
yea i think should be ok!
contract is about 9 pages long never seen so much paper work,
i've seen other of there release on digital stores..
maybe am just worried for nothing as am only new to this.
thanks
Re: how long do you wait for a track to release after signing co
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 11:49 am
by Depone
Its nearly been a year since i signed for my first 12"... still not out due to having to move the promos first.
Re: how long do you wait for a track to release after signing co
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 11:50 am
by nitz
thierry_le_dj wrote:havokdubstep wrote:The paper work should have stated something along the lines of "Label shall release the Records within ______ months of delivery of the Master Recordings", sounds a bit dodgey if there's nothing like that.
yea i think should be ok!
contract is about 9 pages long never seen so much paper work,
i've seen other of there release on digital stores..
maybe am just worried for nothing as am only new to this.
thanks
I hope you read the contract? Most of the some labels have a sample copy from the internet, but change it to their liking, because it cost too make a fresh one, (you would need a solicitor to write one up)
Anyway, on the package they send you with the paperwork, it should have a label with their details, including phone number. However, don't keep bothering them, they may be busy, give it some time my friend

Re: how long do you wait for a track to release after signing co
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 3:08 pm
by collective
Depone wrote:Its nearly been a year since i signed for my first 12"... still not out due to having to move the promos first.
I am in the same boat, waited for ages for some remixes from a couple people and now the promo game...
Re: how long do you wait for a track to release after signing co
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 3:38 pm
by kaiori breathe
From what I've seen it takes an eternity

I wouldn't worry about it, get proper contact details like a phone number or aim so you always have a way to stay in communication that's better than e-mail.
Re: how long do you wait for a track to release after signing co
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 3:41 pm
by Sharmaji
fastest was about 6 months. longest hasn't come out "yet," but was signed in 2007.
those are both physical releases, though-- if digital releases aren't coming out ontime, then i'd be concerned.