Distribution and P&D Agreements
Like any industry the way the music industry functions is constantly evolving. In recent years we have seen Distribution Agreements and P&D Agreements come to play a greater and greater role in the music industry. Although bearing many similarities to recording and licensing agreements, there are some key legal and commercial differences to Distributions Agreements and P&D Agreements. In this Fact Sheet we explain some of these differences as well as some of the other key aspects of Distribution Agreements and P&D Agreements you need to be aware of.
The specific questions we address are:
- What is a Distribution Agreement?
- How is a Distribution Agreement different to a Recording or Licensing Agreement?
- What is a P&D Agreement?
- How long do Distribution and P&D Agreements last for?
- What happens if I want to record and release other music?
- Does the Distributor have the right to sell my records worldwide?
- What is the Distributor’s obligation to actually release the sound recordings?
- How does the Distributor get paid?
- How much will I get paid?
- Will I get paid from the first record sold?
- How long will I continue to be paid royalties for?
- Are there any other royalties I will be paid?
- Are there any other ways royalties can be paid?
- When will I be paid?
- Will the Distributor pay for tours?
- Will the Distributor pay for videos?
- Are there any other types of distribution deals?
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