Hello lazykid,
Thank you for your question!
I noticed you had posted another question earlier this month -
"how should i do in order to be a online records store owner? or how
can i be qualified to run a online records shop?"
http://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=195205
The following link gives advice on how to buy records from
distributors. Here's an excerpt:
"In order to best understand distribution, you should take a look at
the Watts, Nemesis etc. listings. You can access them via the web at
the addresses listed below. This shows descriptions of each record
with wholesale prices. US domestic usually sells for 3.49 to 4.00. You
sell it to them for 2.75 to 3.25. There are exceptions, try not to be
one of them for now. If you press on more expensive vinyl and need to
charge more, the distributor will probably have to order less, so be
wary.
Getting picked up is not neccessarily easy. There are too many labels
pushing too much product right now, and the stores and the
distributors can only handle a certain amount of it. The decision to
pick up your label may not be based entirely on the quality of the
record you are showing them. In the final estimation, they want to
know that they can sell your records and not get stuck with unsold
crates. They also need to know that you know what you are doing for
the long run . They look to work with people who have some kind of
established profile so that the records stand out more. Offshoots of
established labels are far easier to start then labels from out of
nowhere."
You can read the rest here:
http://www.crucial-systems.com/dmbr/Distribution
This link explains what you need to do to run a record store, and how
to apply for a wholesale account:
http://www.crucial-systems.com/dmbr/Running_a_Record_Store
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The major US distributors appear to be:
Nemesis Music, Inc.
3520 Hargale Rd. Oceanside, NY 11572 USA
tele: 516-764-5180
fax:516-764-5294
http://www.nemesis-music.com
"Over five years in the running, Nemesis Music remains at the
forefront of the North American record distribution arena supplying
the masses with the best in all forms of underground dance music.
Benefitting from over fourteen years in the music import/distribution
business, the owners of Nemesis are able to offer an unparalleled
selection of trance, house, jungle, techno, breaks, downtempo, and all
the derivitives thereof. Receiving several major shipments every week,
we keep our clients on the cutting edge of electronic music with a
constant flow of new titles and a vigorously maintained backstock
selection"
http://www.nemesis-music.com/about.htm
Watts Music Distribution
New Jersey USA
tele: 516 596 1888 fax:516 596 0961
http://www.wattsmusic.com
"Watts Music is North America's leading dance music wholesaler,
supplying domestic and international customers with the freshest
sounds and classic styles since 1985.
Our catalogue of House and Techno, Trance, Drum & Bass, Hip Hop and
Pop - now available online - represents hundreds of American and
European independent labels. Check us out for everything from new
releases to old school favorites. Each week we feature over 200 import
"newies", as well as the latest American releases. And of course, we
maintain a legendary inventory of treasured oldies and hard-to-find
titles.
In addition to CDs and vinyl, we also offer an extensive selection of
American and European label merchandise, including slipmats, T-shirts,
DJ bags and flight cases.
Whatever you are looking for, you'll find it here, at WattsMusic.com
http://www.wattsmusic.com/index.html?fuseaction=home.about
Syntax
21-20 45 Rd. L.I.C., NY 11101 USA
tele: 718-472-5600
fax:718-472-5601
http://syntax-music.com
"Syntax Distribution opened its doors in July of 1997 with a mission
to expand the flourishing dance music scene in the US. Starting in a
small office in Manhattan, Syntax began making a name for itself by
finding, promoting and distributing music that was not readily
available in the United States. With help from artists, labels and
vendors around world, Syntax broke into the market determined to
innovate the dance music scene." "Syntax Distribution has since moved
to a larger warehouse in Long Island City, New York and currently
distributes music to stores around the world. Each week Syntax offers
hundreds of new releases, and with over 25,000 titles in stock, we
have committed ourselves to offering our customers top quality product
in every genre of dance music. We have also committed ourselves to
providing each customer with personalized service."
http://syntax-music.com/about.html
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Here are some other distributors that may interest you:
Purple OZ Distribution Inc.
321 Newark Street, 5th Floor Hoboken, NJ 07030 USA
Tele: TEL: (201) 217 5695
fax: (201) 217 5604
http://WWW.PURPLEOZ.COM
info@purpleoz.com
(Imports titles from Europe, Japan, Israel, Australia, Canada, and
specializes in Trance, Psy Trance, Exotic Down-tempo beats)
Anomalous Records
P.O. Box 22195, Seattle, WA 98122-0195
Email: wholesale@anomalousrecords.com
telephone: (206) 328-9339
fax: (206) 328-9408
http://www.anomalousrecords.com/
"...Anomalous Records still is mainly a wholesaler supplying stores
and mail order companies with obscure, strange and wonderful sounds
from around the world."
http://www.anomalousrecords.com/wholesale.html
(Specializes in experimental, abstract, electroacoustic, soundscape,
textural, sculptural, surreal, modern classical and other strange
musics)
History of the futurE
PO Box 18422 Minneapolis, MN 55418 Minneapolis, MN USA
tele: 888-617-0440 fax:520-222-5040
http://hotf.net
info@hotf.net Jace Kraus
(hardcore, twisted and experimental)
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Sources:
http://www.crucial-systems.com/dmbr/Distributors_US
http://lloydkhan.com/distributorsus.html
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Search terms used (Google):
distributors music trance
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I hope this information is useful to you!
Feel free to ask for clarification, before rating the answer.
thanks & regards,
Jack |
Clarification of Answer by
jackburton-ga
on
03 Jun 2003 04:44 PDT
Hi Lazykid!
Apologies for the delay in posting a follow up answer - I hadn't
forgotten you, but i was waiting for some email responses to arrive. A
very helpful store i contacted recommended the following the following
distributors:
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CROSSTALK CHICAGO
Email:crosstalk@crosstalkchicago.com
http://www.crosstalkchicago.com/
"Crosstalk is a Chicago based music exporter and distributor. We
specialize in underground music on vinyl. Our strengths are in
downtempo, dub, hip hop, house, IDM, techno and other forms of
electronic-based sounds but we offer a nice selection of rock and jazz
on CD and vinyl as well. We also distribute CDs by The Ex and will
soon be updating this site to offer a number of music collectables."
http://www.crosstalkchicago.com/about1.html
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CHAMPION SOUND
3906 Boren St, San Diego, CA 92115
Phone: 619.287.1729
Fax: 619.287.1653
"Champion Sound is a full service management offering a wide range of
music services including DJ & live performances, remixes, original
production and compilation mixes. In the vast and ever growing world
of electronic music we find it vital to focus on specific sounds that
we strongly believe in; that move us. We specialize in the best
underground house and techno; it is what we know and what we support.
It is our goal to provide efficient and quality service to all of our
clients in all areas of the music and entertainment industries."
http://www.championsound.com/
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FORCED EXPOSURE
226 Lowell St., Somerville, MA 02144
Email: mailorder@forcedexposure.com
http://www.forcedexposure.com/
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Here are a couple of non-US distributors that were also recommended:
INTEGRALE MUZIQUE LTD
UNIT 2T, TOP FLOOR, HALAS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, FORGE LANE, HALESOWEN,
W.MIDS, B62 8EB UK
TEL: + 44 121 550 62 00 ... FAX: + 44 121 550 80 01
http://www.integralemuzique.co.uk/
INTERGROOVE
Click here for contact details:
http://www.intergroove.co.uk/germany/GcontactMain.htm
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I hope this helps you!
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