like most djs, i've got a large pile of bootlegs. everything from love is the message to derek may's wildtime remixes and the automan series. my favourite record stores have a special bootleg section, categorized by the different bootleg series. bootlegs are an important part of my record collection and any set i play. james
> From: "Matthew MacQueen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2003 15:33:07 -0500 > To: "Innes Macnee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <313@hyperreal.org> > Subject: RE: (313) artists vs. bootlegging > >> i can see why kenny is pissed off about this-he's started a >> label and put out a limited pressing to see how it does and some >> f#ckers decide to bootleg it and make some money > > Exactly. A footnote: > > Why is the UR S.I.D. series special? I mean, MOST of the releases (not all > IMHO) are excellent music, first and foremost. But as a secondary factor: > it's because you can only get them new from the Submerge store. They are less > widespread. > > Also you don't see people bootlegging the UR S.I.D. records because they know > UR has eyes and ears everywhere (aka - Operatives) ;) and they defend their > independence and control of distribution in a militant manner. It's not > perfect, but it's worked thus far. > > I don't see any problem UR seeking out who booted the KDJ stuff, because it > could happen to UR too. If the artists stick together and 'protect the hive', > a swarm is always more lethal than a single bee. > > peace, > Matt MacQueen >
