However a VG vinyl record will not have all of these defects at the same time. Both the labels and LP may contain writing, stickers or their residue, etc. Light scratches (deep enough to feel with your fingernail) and groove wear may be present which will affect the sound. This will not overpower the listening experience. Upon playback there may be surface noise, most notably during quieter sections and during a song’s intro and fade. VERY GOOD (VG)ĭefects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced with a VG record. The LP cover may have slight signs of wear, a cut-out hole, indentation, or cut corner, etc. Picture sleeves and inner sleeves will have some slight wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a slight seam split. The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be negligible. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are acceptable. These will not affect the actual playback of the record and any signs of wear, slight scuffs or very light scratches don’t affect the listening experience. VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+)Ī VG+ record will show slight signs of wear and defects should be of a cosmetic nature. The same should be true for any additional materials included with the record such as posters or lyric sleeves, etc. The LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits, punch-holes or other marks or other such defects. The sleeve should also be near perfect and only show the most minor signs of having been handled. NEAR MINT (NM OR M-)Īn NM or M- record has most likely never been played or if it has, it contains no imperfections or signs of wear. Extremely rare in our used vinyl categories. Never been played, possibly even still sealed. ![]() recorded music sales market in 2016 based on copyright ownership, making Independent labels collectively the largest music industry sector. Billboard Magazine identified the Independent music label sector as 37.32 percent of the music industry’s U.S. In doing so, it supports a key segment of America’s creative class that represents America’s diverse musical cultural heritage. A2IM represents these independently owned small and medium-sized enterprises’ (SMEs) interests in the marketplace, in the media, on Capitol Hill, and as part of the global music community. Membership currently includes a broad coalition of more than 700 Independently-owned American music labels. As a manager and leader in the company, Mariah has worked with our partners in the digital space to bring a top-tier level of marketing and execution for all artists under the music group banner.Ī2IM is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit trade organization headquartered in New York City that exists to support and strengthen the independent recorded music sector. Her work with both younger developing acts as well as heritage artists showed a clear understanding of the digital landscape. Mariah has embodied the independent spirit since her first day as an intern with Yep Roc. Mariah is a graduate of Elon University with a B.A. She also is involved in A&R for the label. In addition, she manages the Yep Roc Digital Marketing Team, overseeing social media, advertising and email marketing efforts and digital asset creation. Over her seven years at the label, Mariah has directed worldwide marketing campaigns for Mandolin Orange, Robyn Hitchcock, Born Ruffians, Tift Merritt and Blitzen Trapper, among others. Mariah Czap is the Co-General Manager and Head of Digital at Yep Roc Records, where she develops and leads strategies that impact streaming and digital sales. ![]() Please meet our this week’s featured executive, Mariah Czap, Co-General Manager/Head of Digital at Yep Roc Music Group. Do you or someone you know fit the bill? Submit an executive here. We will highlight executives making moves and supporting the growth of the independent community. Welcome to A2IM’s Featured Executive feature. A2IM Featured Executive: Mariah Czap, Co-General Manager/Head of Digital, Yep Roc Music Group
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