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A typical recording contract pays the artist per record sold. I am not sure what the rate is today, but in the 1990s .25 or twenty-five cents per record sold, was pretty standard. So a Platinum record meaning 1 million copies sold, might gross $15 million dollars. But the Artist take would only be $250,000. The artist might make additional, if he were also the songwriter, composer, producer etc., That's why they so often end up in financial straights. The Press says they made $15 million and like everyone else they believe it until time comes to pay bills!
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Who was the singer on Motown's first gold record in 1960?
Smokey Robinson was of course the lead singer of the Miracles when they had Motown's first gold record with "Shop Around"
Who is the top selling female recording artist of all time?
Madonna is the best selling female recording artist of all time. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Madonna is the most successful female solo artist, having sold around 120 million albums and 40 million singles (estimation); a combined total more than any other female singer worldwide, since 1982.Madonna is also the top selling female in the USA, that is if we combine both her albums and singles sales. However, when counting only albums, Barbra Streisand is the best selling female artist in the United States, with over 71 million albums shipped. Madonna is second, with 63.5 million albums shipped.Source: riaa.orgMadonna also holds the record for most Hot Dance Club Play #1 in the US, with 39; more than any other female artist.Source: Billboard.comIn the UK, the best selling album artists, (up to 2007) are; The Beatles (28.745m), Queen (20.665m), and Madonna (18.328m.).In Europe, the best selling album artists are, The Beatles (92.5 million), Queen (80.05 million), and Madonna (74.6 million), including Hard Candy.There is no true way to verify who is actually the best selling female singer. Most sources state that Madonna and Celine Dion are the two best selling female artists, with record sales exceeding 200 million, worldwide.1. In 2004, Celine Dion was awarded the Chopard Diamond Award at the World Music Awards for 175 million albums sold, and given the accolade of best selling female artist of all time. In April 2007 Sony BMG announced Dion had sold over 200 million albums, worldwide.Sources: http://www.cbc.ca/arts/music/story/2007/11/05/worldmusic-awards.htmlSources: http:/www.sonymusic.ch/Celine-Dion/Releases2. Numerous sources state that Madonna is also the best selling female singer, with record sales in excess of 200 million. They also state she is the richest female singer.Sources:http://www.reuters.com/article/musicNews/idUSTRE49E2IA20081015Sources:http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-407501/Queen-Pop-Madonna-crowned-highest-earning-female-singer-earth.html
What hit did Keyshia Cole have as a gold record?
The Way It Is by Keyshia Cole is a Gold award winning album
How much is a vinyl record worth?
That depends on a lot of things. The condition of the record and the cover sleeve, the rareness of the album, the popularity of the group or artist. Is it still in its shrink wrap? Is it rare? How old is it? Try going to Ebay and looking for your album listed there and see what they're getting. That should give you an idea.
What was the first gold record by the beatles?
I Want to Hold Your Hand
How did Colombia make money?
selling jewels or gold
How much money can you get for gold teeth?
Gold teeth are not pure gold because it is such a soft metal...not much money in selling them--except to the dentist who put them in.
How much money could you get for selling your gold?
Depending on the rate of the economy will determine the price of gold per ounce. The amount you will receive if selling your gold also depends on the amount that you have.
Who are top selling female artist in America?
Madonna is the top-selling female recording artist in the U.S, that is if we combine both her albums and singles sales. But if you're going to break it down, in the album category, she is second to Barbra Streisand while for the singles category, she tops among all female artists. She is also the female artist w/ most certified singles (gold and platinum) in the U.S. surpassing The Beatles' record.
Where is a reliable place to find the buying price and the selling price of gold today?
There are many reliable online sources that allow a person to find the buying and selling price of gold today. This can be achieved through CNN Money, Gold Money and USA Today.
Why did the goldsmith replace the gold with cheaper gold in Archimedes principle?
To skim the profit by selling the more expensive gold and keeping the money earned.
What is the difference between gold and gold farming on runescape?
Gold: the money used bo buy and sell things in RuneScape. Gold farming: Earning such money, with the purpose of selling it for real-world money. Real-world trading is against the rules of RuneScape.
Who are the top selling female artists in America?
Madonna is the top-selling female recording artist in the U.S, that is if we combine both her albums and singles sales. But if you're going to break it down, in the album category, she is second to Barbra Streisand while for the singles category, she tops among all female artists. She is also the female artist w/ most certified singles (gold and platinum) in the U.S. surpassing The Beatles' record.
Is now a good time to sell gold jewelry?
Now is the best time to sell gold jewelry because the stock market troubles have driven the price of gold to record highs. Selling your gold now will get you the best price.
What is the use of gold?
A use of gold is for rich people who have nothing better to spend theyre money on A use of gold is for rich people who have nothing better to spend theyre money on A use of gold is for rich people who have nothing better to spend theyre money on
What is the buying and selling rate of 22ct gold in chennai?
selling price gold
Why did England want the American colonies?
they went for money form the gold and also from selling furs from animals in the wild.
