Daily Archives: July 13, 2008

Music Industry Insiders Find Upside in Album Leaks

During the first week of July, Nas’ controversial untitled album leaked onto the Internet ahead of its July 15 release date via Def Jam.
But Nas’ business partner Anthony Saleh shrugs it off.
“I don’t think the leak has hurt Nas in any way,” he says, adding that leaks have “helped those who have delivered on [...]

Labels Up Volume on Vinyl Releases to Meet Demand

It may have seemed like a fad at first, but the resurgence of vinyl is now turning into a nice niche business for the major labels. With EMI’s announcement that it would reissue eight classic albums in the format, all four majors are now onboard the vinyl bandwagon.
EMI will release two Coldplay albums, four [...]

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