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Attention Independent Record Customers
Now’s The Time To Step It Up A Notch
and Get Noticed Using SoundScan!

Congratulations! Now that your release has been bar coded you’re well on your way to getting started in the music industry. Remember that you will need a unique bar code number for every format - DVD, CD, cassette, video, single, vinyl, 7 inch, or any other musical format.

Click here for more information about bar coding with Independent Records.

At Independent Records, we understand your passion and commitment toward music; and we’ll give you the straight goods.

Once your release has been bar coded and you have submitted your “Title Addition” sheet to SoundScan, you are eligible to join our SoundScan Venue Reporting Program. Consider this service a premier marketing tool for your music.

Let us explain:

SoundScan is an electronic network that provides information to major record companies, producers, radio stations, and concert promoters.

SoundScan provides accumulative nationwide sales totals, tallied from venue sales, as well as over 17,000 music stores in the US alone. The music industry relies on SoundScan's weekly retail figures to understand what's hot and what's not. Yes, even Billboard Magazine constructs their charts using SoundScan data.

SoundScan data is vital information that’s regularly scrutinized by new talent seekers. And the more music you sell, the more leverage you’ll have at the negotiating table.

By reporting higher venue sales, many new and upcoming artists are thrust into the limelight, so if you want to get noticed and convince these key players that your music already has an audience, you need to report all your venue sales to SoundScan.

Breaking into the record business is no easy feat and like every other business you need to market your product - SoundScan is the ideal tool for marketing yourself.

If your dream is to get your music into the hands of the widest possible audience, then one of the most effective ways to establish yourself as a legitimate professional in the music industry is by having your venue sales reported to SoundScan.

It’s a Numbers Game!

For an Indie artist, venue sales are huge and can make all the difference in your exposure. After all, isn’t this where most of your sales are coming from?

The unfortunate part is that reporting venue sales to SoundScan on your own is virtually impossible. They require that you be in business for at least two years and if you’re not a full access client of Nielsen SoundScan you have to pay an annual fee of $500.

This is where Independent Records can help. Since you have used our bar coding service and have an Independent Records bar code, you are now eligible to sign up for our SoundScan Venue Sales Reporting Program, and for a low monthly fee we can add those critical venue sales to your SoundScan totals.

At $24.95 per month, less than the cost of dining out at your favorite restaurant, you can have your venue sales appear on SoundScan.

Here’s how it works:

Once you sign up for our SoundScan Venue Reporting Program (from within your artist administration area) you will be given access to our SoundScan Venue Settlement sheet to use at each of your shows.

Following a show all you have to do is fill in your “Venue Settlement” sheet, have it signed by a venue representative and fax it to us before the weekly cut-off; we’ll do the rest. It’s that simple! (All SoundScan data is updated weekly, so to be included in each weeks totals, you’ll have to get your fax in by Thursday morning.)

Click here to view the “venue settlement” sheet and see the rules for reporting.

Get Started Right Away! Start putting your venue sales in front of the key decision makers and get the exposure that will take your music to the next level.

What are you waiting for? Believe us, this process is a “must do” for all Indie artists - there is really no better way!

To sign up for SoundScan Venue Reporting Program you’ll need an Independent Records bar code. If you don’t have one of our bar codes already click here to purchase or find out more.

Get on the Road to Musical Success!

And Remember, when you deal with Independent Records you are not stuck like glue. If you are not satisfied with our SoundScan Venue Reporting Program all you have to do is return to your artist administration area and cancel this program. You will not be billed for the upcoming month, but still able to submit venue sales till the end of the month. Then, when you’re ready to report your venue sales again, simply restart this service. It’s that easy!

Isn’t it time that you started your journey
to fame and fortune?

Report your venue sales to SoundScan and get your sales information into the right hands.

Since 1998 we have helped artists and filmmakers just like you to get their DVD, CD, cassette, video, single, vinyl, 7 inch, or any other musical format into the marketplace. You know that we can be trusted to help you from start to finish.

There is No Time to Wait!

For the incredibly low price of $24.95 per month you can take the first step towards breaking into the record industry and get your venue sales reported on SoundScan.

Get your music into the marketplace and reach your target audience!

With the help of Independent Records you can access the music channels that will give you maximum exposure in your musical genre.

There is absolutely no risk to you. If this is your first time reporting to SoundScan and if within the first month you are not satisfied with our SoundScan Venue Reporting Service, we’ll refund 100% of your investment. After that simply let us know and we’ll discontinue your service at the end of the month - with no questions asked and with no hard feelings.

There's no time to wait! The music business is ripe right now and you need to let the music industry know about it.

Remember, to sign up for SoundScan Venue Reporting Program you’ll need an Independent Records bar code. If you don’t have one of our bar codes already click here to purchase or find out more.

Get on the Road to Musical Success!

To your success,
The Independent Records Team

P.S. Reporting venue sales is really important for an Indie artist, so don't delay. It’s time to get your venue sales recorded and be discovered. Sign Up Now!

P.P.S Also remember, there is absolutely no risk to you this service can be discontinued at anytime and for first time customers that are not happy with this service, as long as you cancel within the first month you are eligible for a full refund. So try our service for 30 days and if you’re not satisfied we will refund your investment IMMEDIATELY! No Questions Asked! Sign Up Now!