selling sample Libraries???

okay, first dont take this all too serious i just got this idea and thought i might drop a Question about it.

a while ago (like 2008-mid 2009) i was sampling like crazy instead of making music... i stopped that aproach since i got a good sampler back again and are back to making music! (the ASR saved my life )

So in this period i had both, a LOT of really rare, hard to find and very expensive records with very delicious samples and i squeezed them out like a mad man.... AND during that time i also had quite some Highend Gear, like Neve Preamps and Tube Comps etc... wich i used for recording the sampels

both i sold, i couldnt justifie to keep that many rare and valuable records in storage instead of re-selling them... same for most of the Highend Gear... i am fine with what i have now.

so, to the point: i have this heavy amount of Wav samples archived on my Mac and i actually dont use it 95% eventho it was a HELL lot of work and it is fantastic material, but right now i am so much into digging new stuff being suprised when i hear a new sound on a new record and sample right away into my ASR... while not using any digital Source at all...

thats a bit esoteric and purist i know.

sooooooooooo, i just got the thought if i shouldnt offer this heavy Library (i think its like 3-5 GB !!!!) for sale.
i saw similar Sample CD sellings several times on ebay, so i think it cant be really illegal in matters of Copyright or!?


just would like to hear some thoughts and if you guys think there is "a market" for that...

i am not about making the big dough or going buisnessman in any way so please dont get worked out or anything.

peace

hi mate, thx for the quick response.

uhm but i am not sure if we mean the same thing.

i dont mean sample libraries that got illegaly downloaded anywhere, i speak about something like a individual VINYL ONLY!!! Producer Archive.

selling samples from records can be seen as copyright enfringement ...whether the record labels will pursue you is another thing

gertie wrote:selling samples from records can be seen as copyright enfringement ...whether the record labels will pursue you is another thing

most sample heads go by the 10,000 or less rule. Meaning that most companies wont come after you unless you are selling more than 10,000 copies of the enfringed work. At the end of the day, its steal theft because you are selling others work without their consent.

Technically, if you sell someone elses work, you are infringing on their copyright. So, it is technically illegal. However, you can do this legally if you find someone who is actively looking for samples and are ready and willing to clear them. I know a few people who basically "dig" for other artists and get paid for it. In this case, you are not technically selling the samples, you are finding them and selling an idea. Then they producer or label they release under clears the sample, or should do so. That is legal, selling other peoples music to random people is not. Basically, you have have to profit on the idea, not the actual work.

how much?