Music fans are always trying to find those hard-to-get artists and favorites that are no longer printed, and Amazon.com’s CreateSpace service now has over 20 record labels offering up more than 1,000 music titles no longer available to the general public.
The “Back from the Vault” program from CreateSpace only manufactures the CDs after a customer places an order, giving them almost instant gratification while the company doesn't need to make any copies until they are ordered.
Some of the classic artists include Louis Armstrong, Herbie Hancock, Django Reinhardt, Thelonious Monk, and Duke Ellington.
Along with the major music companies, independent labels such as Epitaph, GNP Crescendo, Rounder, and Shout! Factory have made their music available.
Music fans can order their favorite albums in MP3 or CD formats.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- On-demand Manufacturing
- The 'Back from the Vault' program from CreateSpace manufactures CDs only after a customer places an order, showcasing the trend of on-demand manufacturing.
- Obsolete Records
- CreateSpace offers over 1,000 music titles no longer available to the general public, highlighting the trend of making obsolete records accessible to fans.
- Independent Music Labels
- Independent labels like Epitaph, GNP Crescendo, Rounder, and Shout! Factory have made their music available through CreateSpace, reflecting the trend of independent music labels embracing innovative distribution channels.
Where This Applies
- Music Manufacturing
- The on-demand manufacturing model offered by CreateSpace disrupts traditional music manufacturing processes.
- E-commerce
- CreateSpace's service on Amazon.com shows how e-commerce platforms are becoming innovative distribution channels for rare music releases.
- Music Streaming
- The availability of obsolete records in MP3 format through CreateSpace reflects the convergence of physical and digital music formats in the music streaming industry.
