Money, Not Harmony: music retailers

The third episode considers music retailers. A 2019 music fan will find this piece particularly interesting (and perhaps alien!) as in the pre-digital industry artists, record companies and their distributors really had to fight for attention. And of course, money. This episode considers formats, strategies, and touches on the early influences of piracy on the local industry. Featured again was Warren Fahey from Larrikin Records, as well as journalist Phil Tripp, whose international perspective gives good insight into how prices were being influenced by forces beyond the local market.

Notes by Dr Liz Giuffre