How do you go about putting out a compilation record?

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I'm interested in putting out a comp. Does anybody here have any experience with this? How much does it cost to use an artists songs on average? I'm going to have to hire a lawyer-right? We're not talking pop stars but semi-forgotten 80's artists. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Something in the vein of the Soul Jazz comps.

― feathers, Monday, 2 June 2003 17:08 (twenty-two years ago)

just do it illegally and hope nobody ever notices

― M Matos (M Matos), Monday, 2 June 2003 17:51 (twenty-two years ago)

First step is too clear out space in your garage for all the unsold copies remaning after the first month. The second step is to take a huge wack of money and kiss it goodbye.

― Mr Noodles (Mr Noodles), Monday, 2 June 2003 17:52 (twenty-two years ago)

make sure it includes at least one track by April Showers and it's a guaranteed big seller

― electric sound of jim (electricsound), Monday, 2 June 2003 22:18 (twenty-two years ago)

the recent "can't stop it" compilation of australian post-punk had a run of 1500 cds in total. at least 300 of these went as freebies. each band received $20 aus in royalties when the vast majority had been sold. there's still some unsold. chapter music only just covered it's costs. ofcourse, the vast majority of the bands were basically unknown and were glad that they were getting some sort of exposure after all thsoe years. not sure how it'd be with more well known bands.

― phil turnbull (philT), Tuesday, 3 June 2003 01:03 (twenty-two years ago)

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