How do I start my own record label?

[weatherman28us]

just a hint I can go from there.I'm just an old country boy that knows nothing but my band has recorded and I want it on my own label

 

[notbradsohner]

think of a really cool name

 

[weatherman28us]

If I went through the trouble of getting the net, typing and taking the time to read the shit you wrote shurly I would have a name

 

[deepwater]

Here it is step by step:

1: Get a name (check)
2: Business Lic.
3: Get incorporated LLC (this looks more professional)
4: Get some CDs to sell (check your bands)
5: Get some of those displays and put your stuff forsale in mom and pop
stores and gas stations.
6: Hook up with a merchandising company to distribute your CDs
7: You now have a record label
8: Enjoy all of the money

 

[weatherman28us]

thanks dammit

 

[glynb]

Before you do that...

...re-mortgage your house and be prepared to lose all of the capital you invest. If you're not prepared to take that risk, then don't bother.

 

[bsanfordnyc]

how to start record label:

1: drink lots of booze

2: nevermind

 

[Les W]

Here it is step by step:

1: Get a name (check)
2: Business Lic.
3: Get incorporated LLC (this looks more professional)
4: Get some CDs to sell (check your bands)
5: Get some of those displays and put your stuff forsale in mom and pop
stores and gas stations.
6: Hook up with a merchandising company to distribute your CDs
7: You now have a record label
8: Enjoy all of the money

how much is #1 & 2??

btw Don't forget registering a label name and trademarketing a LOGO

thenn getting INTERNET is another pain in itself

i am trying to do this now but starting on #4

 

[deepwater]

A business name is free you just come up with it. You need to call you local county/city office about the business lic price should be between $40-100 or so. Might be more it you live in a large city. You can get incorperated online for around $125.00.

 

[bunglebungle]

just a hint I can go from there.I'm just an old country boy that knows nothing but my band has recorded and I want it on my own label

I've ran a record label for 3 years and know two other independant labels here in the UK that have put out much more than your 500 copy release from a local band.

If you have a serious reason for doing this other than just to "have a record label" drop me an email I can offer any advice that i can.