Is music too expensive?

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Glawster2002

09-03-2012

Originally Posted by Benry_Gale:
“I don't think so at all, but there's several ways of looking at it. Look at it from a paid by the hour perspective and yes, the musicians get paid too much for what inevitably takes them about 2 weeks full time to do. But look at it from a 'how much enjoyment do you get out of it' perspective and it could be argued some songs are so much more valuable. I paid £3.99 for the album which became my favourite album ever, if I had to go back now, knowing what I know, and got told it was now £200, I'd still happily pay that for the good times it's brought to my life.”

In think you'll find the average album takes a good deal more than two weeks to write and record... And that is without taking in to account the design of the artwork and everything else.

Originally Posted by harveybest:
“Agree with the above comment, wake up folks music is much much cheaper than it has ever been, funnily enough I just bought All Things Must Pass on CD for £5.99 a triple album, I think I paid more than that in the 70's when it came out on Vinyl.”

In agree. Compared to when I first starting albums in the 1970s the cost of CDs now is a pittance and those that use it as an excuse for piracy are simply lying to themselves to justify what they do.

starfoxxx

09-03-2012

Well if you're talking about new release stuff then i guess it is always going to be £7-8-9+
but you can get some really cheap stuff on amazon if you buy it used [it's almost always in new condition]
I bought two albums the other week one by the cure and massive attack, admittedly they're old but they are still good albums [imo] and I paid 0.01p and 1.11 i think! with postage it was just under £4 for the two.
if you're buying on amazon always click the used ones, i never used to do it but now, unless i'm wanting a new release or something hard to find i rarely pay over £5 for an album

kranal

09-03-2012

Originally Posted by Andy Joannou:
“Online piracy is no secret. It's something that has changed the industry forever, but is it because music is too expensive?

Currently album prices have a high price range, some going for £5.99 and some going to £12.99. Singles seem to range from 59p - £1.99 - are these fair?

I have no issue paying £10 for an album that will last me a long time. Singles I'm not entirely made up on: I have no problem paying current prices for them but also can't help but feel that I'd get a better deal buying the album in case there are hidden gems too that later go on to be released.

I think prices for old music seem to be a little high though: singles that are years old shouldn't be the same price as fresh, new music. An example of this is on iTunes where singles that were released 13 years ago being £1.98 - the same song from a compilation album is 99p.

What are your thoughts on the pricing of albums and singles? ”

Music too expensive! Hardly. Back in 1987 as CDs were becoming popular, you couldn't get a CD for less than £15.99.
As a matter of fact, we have never had it so good.

johnnybgoode83

09-03-2012

Here's an example of how reasonably priced music is. The other day I bought the new Bruce Springsteen album (the special edition) from the Amazon MP3 store for £8. The normal edition was just under £5. Very good value.

callmediva

09-03-2012

Originally Posted by Benry_Gale:
“I don't think so at all, but there's several ways of looking at it. Look at it from a paid by the hour perspective and yes, the musicians get paid too much for what inevitably takes them about 2 weeks full time to do. But look at it from a 'how much enjoyment do you get out of it' perspective and it could be argued some songs are so much more valuable. I paid £3.99 for the album which became my favourite album ever, if I had to go back now, knowing what I know, and got told it was now £200, I'd still happily pay that for the good times it's brought to my life.”

What???????? Are you serious? When have musicians (apart from the top 0.1%) ever been paid too much? Have any idea of the amount of work and the number of people involved to produce an album?

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