Steve, when it comes to new releases I can't find the logic. Amy Helm's older album was offered on both LP and CD, the newer one on CD only.
When it comes to reissues, the great reissue labels (MoFi---don't listen to those who have heard only the pre-Music Direct ownership releases, Analogue Productions, Speakers Corner, Intervention, Light In The Attic, all the Jazz-focus labels), they sign deals to get access to the master tapes, deals which stipulate either a certain length of time they may produce LP's, and/or number of LP's they may manufacture, and sometimes the playing speed (such as 45RPM only, when the major label wants to market their own 33-1/3 LP of a given title).
If the growth of new LP sales continues to grow, watch the major labels get tighter with their licensing agreements. Buy 'em while you can, boys!
When it comes to reissues, the great reissue labels (MoFi---don't listen to those who have heard only the pre-Music Direct ownership releases, Analogue Productions, Speakers Corner, Intervention, Light In The Attic, all the Jazz-focus labels), they sign deals to get access to the master tapes, deals which stipulate either a certain length of time they may produce LP's, and/or number of LP's they may manufacture, and sometimes the playing speed (such as 45RPM only, when the major label wants to market their own 33-1/3 LP of a given title).
If the growth of new LP sales continues to grow, watch the major labels get tighter with their licensing agreements. Buy 'em while you can, boys!
