breach of contract

[mo' monee]

What is the name of your state? I am in Washington state, but my question pertains to the state of California. I was under contract with a new label which never released my completed album. He was suposed to release two albums per year. I was signed with him for two years, with a three year option. I sent to him, in writing, that I wanted a copy of my completed album, he never responded. He is in breach, do I have rights to project, without payment to him?

 

[racer72]

What does the contract say about the completed material and who has ownership of it?

 

[JETX]

And whether the label is REQUIRED to release it. It is possible that the label has decided that the album has little or no commercial value.

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

"I was under contract with a new label which never released my completed album."

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Top Ten Signs Your Record Won't Sell - -

NUMBER 10: You think "R&B" stands for "Roast & Beef."

NUMBER 9: Your only experience with music this year was getting your tongue stuck in the CD player.

NUMBER 8: All your love ballads contain the phrase "lactose-intolerant."

NUMBER 7: Sticker on your CD reads, "Parental warning: this record sucks."

NUMBER 6: Your band has no guitars, but plenty of bagpipes.

NUMBER 5: Critics agree: your CD makes a great drink coaster.

NUMBER 4: Record stores keep your CD in a section called "Unlistenable Crap."

NUMBER 3: Your backup singers are barking dogs.

NUMBER 2: When you call your agent, you get a recording of him singing show tunes.

AND NOW, the NUMBER ONE Sign Your Record Won't Sell - -

Your band consists of you, your Uncle Bob, and his touch-tone phone.


IAAL

 

[HomeGuru]

IAAL, you rock Baby!

 

[CaliCat]

LOL, IAAL!

Yes, did the contract require releasing to the public or just recording them?

 

[JETX]

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