Re: [Harp-L] copyright issues and permission

[Tom Ball <havaball@xxxxxxx>]

Garry Hodgson wrote:
 i'm confused.  i was just on harryfox.com last night, and for two 
songs on 1000 cd's it came to almost $700.  what
am i missing?
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Garry,
I think you might have requested info on the wrong kind of license. 
If you are making physical CDs, what you want is a "mechanical 
license." Harry Fox charges the "statutory rate" which is currently 
9.1 cents per song, per CD. So two songs on 1000 CDs would be $182.

What's more, if you think you may not sell (or otherwise distribute) 
them all, you can prepay on 500 units (or even less, I think...) 
Then, if/when you do exceed 500 you can pay on the overage.

good luck,
Tom Ball