4Types of Distributors and Indie Distribution Associations

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Distribution Platforms

The easiest and most comprehensive way to break down the distribution platform is to first fully understand the job of a distributor, which in short, is to transfer product from the record label to the retail outlet, serving as the conduit to point of sale (POS). There are several types of distribution companies capable of handling the job, some are wholly owned divisions of established record labels, and others are independent operations. Here are the recognized categories of distribution firms: major label distributors are the largest ...

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