EP, versus, LP really?

Banging it out

EP versus LP - this is a question that is creating a lot of chatter throughout the scrambling music industry. Old school - versus - new school. Old school says, an EP won't create enough buzz. They say radio won't pay as much attention to an EP, as an LP. An EP is good only for promotional purposes... Retail won't stock EP’s. It costs just as much to print EP’s. This is only a small part of the chatter among old school thinkers.

New school thinkers say, old school needs to catch up with the times. I consider myself a new school thinker, however I’m still in class. So, here’s what I’ve learned as I’m working on my undergraduate degree at "Street-Smart U”.
1. CD sales are on the decline
2. CD’s will not exist in a few years
3. Single song downloads are on the rise
4. Due to downloads, your ROI is going to be less
5. The industry as a whole is leaning towards EP’s
6. The general move is the DIYers can’t afford LP’s
One thing we do know for sure is, the industry is changing, it’s changing fast, and if you don’t want to get left in the dust you had better be ready for the change.
 
What does this have to do with the digital age?

The digital age is changing the face of the music industry forever. Where do we go, what do we do? These are the questions being asked, from the newbie, to the record execute, to radio, to infinity and beyond! Where do the answers lie? All of the answers have not come to the surface yet. However we are seeing with a lot more clarity, and it is getting clearer and clearer every day. So join us, as as we explore this complicated issue, and learn together where our future is leading us.

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