There are quite literally thousands of music albums to choose from today. Some of the most popular music artists throughout history have produced an immense amount of albums that are now available in the market for sale. The problem that many people today face when selecting an album is the sheer number of albums to choose from. Today, more people are turning to the internet to search for their favorite music and bands. With this in mind, the music industry has adjusted by releasing more music albums that can be purchased online.
One of the first factors: to consider when choosing an album is the fan base. How large was the fan base of the artist or band that created the album? How many copies did the album sell in total? Once you have an idea of the fan base, you can narrow down your options to track down the albums that will gain the most fans within that particular genre.
One way to narrow your list of possible: albums is to gauge the sales price of each one within the genre. An example of this would be if you were looking for an 80’s influenced music album. Search for songs that have a similar vibe and use price cuts to help reduce the price of the album.
Next, look to see if the songwriter of the album: wrote all of the songs or if it was instrumental. Remember, the studio albums may have songs written by several writers, but they are likely to sound very different from one another. Sometimes, the band will not write the songs, but will contribute instruments and harmonies to the songs. An example of this is George Harrison’s contribution of electric guitar solos to songs such as “My Sweet Lord.”
Finally, determine what format the album should be sold in: Currently, many people are selling music singles and the eps and lp album formats. The lp album is the newest format out there and is ideal for fans who want to collect the entire song in one sitting. The eps and lp albums allow fans to purchase songs one at a time. While these do not sell as many copies as the cd, they are a lot cheaper and easier to ship.
Finally, don’t forget about the bonus materials: Most singles have some sort of recording bonus for buyers. This can be anything from a video of the band performing the songs live, acoustic guitar tabs for songs, etc. A full album has bonus material on all of its songs including the studio outtake sessions, alternate versions of songs, and other unreleased songs.
This is another reason why singles are the best option for an individual fan.