While I personally don't see the investment value of being signed to a major record label, we will reply to our audience in answering this question. Before you take the plunge to procure a major label. I encourage you Highly to read some of my past blogs. You owe it to yourself. Here's a link to one I think will be helpfull.http://evolutionofasong.blogspot.com/2012/04/major-record-labels-verses-independent.html
HOW TO I GET A BAND SIGNED TO A MAJOR LABEL
“Always come back to the all important question – what is it that you really want?
Once you have thoroughly established what your goals are, the next steps can
be realistic to save time and money for yourself rather than just a scattergun
approach to all and sundry. Thoroughly research how you want to achieve your
goal. If you’re after a deal with a record label ensure that you have all of the
correct details with regards to the spelling of key people's names, their correct
job title, postal address and so on. Also be aware of the roster that a label has
developed - if you are an acoustic singer/songwriter do you really think your
music has a genuine chance of being released on a death metal label? Research
books on the music business - be aware of how record deals work, for example
what a packaging deduction is and how that impacts on your earnings from
record royalties. The key thing to always remember is that it’s your career that
you’re developing and that you’re ultimately responsible for your decisions and
actions affecting it. When you solicit your material to a variety of people within the
industry, nothing captures anyone's attention easier than a number of well
arranged strong songs that have a clear sense of direction. One of the easiest
ways to fast track your career is by putting in all of the hard yards out of the
public eye and growing artistically at your own pace. Once you feel that you’re
ready to take the plunge, you can then make a big impact by the solid
preparation that you’ve already put in. Before you dub any of the material, give
every song a final listen, then ask yourself is it the best you can do? If it is then,
prepare your music.. If not then go back a few steps and keep
reworking the material. Remember only you will know whether you have
genuinely given something your best shot at that time. When you are preparing
your dubs always remember first impressions count. Put what you feel your
strongest single is first. Presentation is the key. Leave nothing to chance. Always
be professional and courteous when you are following up the people that you
have sent your material to. Appreciate that everyone is busy with their own
priorities, and are often deluged with material on an ongoing basis. Remember -
"if at first you don't succeed, try again."
