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Deep Elm Speaks Out On Illegal File Sharing
11/29/2007
From: Deep Elm Records
Deep Elm Records owner John Szuch, along with label representatives from the Revelation,
Lookout, 31G and Ninja Tune labels, were recently interviewed by the Norwegian music press
regarding illegal file sharing.
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4. Does file sharing affect your label?
Very much so. Six months after Napster came out, we saw our sales drop by 50%. I was
shocked that people would steal music. Music is the cheapest form of permanent
entertainment...yet it means the MOST to nearly everyone. A compact disc or legal download
generally costs $9.99...and it's permanent...you have it forever and can make duplicates for
your personal use. $10 can literally change your life...I know it did for me. That's the price of
two beers, one movie or one lunch...1/8 the cost of a new video game. Why the fuck would
anyone steal music?"
An intriguing, thought-provoking piece, to say the least. Check it out.
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