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    Biggest one-week CD Baby payout ever : $1,046,317
    posted by Derek at CD Baby on Tuesday June 06 2006 @ 12:57AM PDT
    News from Inside Just running the usual Monday-night payments to artists, and was quite surprised to see that this week's payout amount was over $1 million. $1,046,317.61 to be exact.

    Pretty amazing that it took us four years to hit the $1 million mark in payouts to artists (1998 to 2002), now it can happen in a single week.




    by RachelAPP on Tuesday June 06 2006 @ 01:58AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Woah, that's a staggering amount! Keep up the good work ;)

    by John on Tuesday October 24 2006 @ 07:11PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    That's incredible. CD Baby Rocks!

    by Daniel D. on Thursday November 30 2006 @ 02:55PM PST [ reply | parent ]
    Cdbaby is by far the BEST! Your hard work and all the talented artists will make cdbaby a force to behold. More power to you and all those that make up the CDBABY FAMILY.

    by Grime Lord on Saturday March 24 2007 @ 12:28AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Who Eva Made that much money, god bless. not many people can do that. keep up the good work.
    P.s. let me know how it's done.

    by tommy on Tuesday June 06 2006 @ 03:43AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    well over double the amount you announced in january... i'm just curious how many hits to cdbaby you recieve now, and if the deal with best buy has had a huge impact ??? soon be over $2 million !!! i'm so pleased i signed up

    by sean on Tuesday June 06 2006 @ 08:55AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    We have ALL (Cdbaby, Indie Artist, etc.) come a long way!
    Whoooppeee!!

    by Barb Sorensen on Tuesday June 06 2006 @ 09:39AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    WOO HOOO!!!!! That is sooooo cool.

    good to hear and congrats!
    I know I had at least 2 digital downloads (.99 cents) that helped to get that number so high :) LOL!!!! cool!

    I laughed at myself yesterday when I checked my digital page and let out this big Whoop! I think the entire hotel heard me! LOL! As if I'd won a million dollar contract with an awesome label who lets' me keep all the rights to my stuff and is honest and forthright and lets me keep full creative control and does tons of great publicity /marketing around my music and loves and supports me me and spoils me rotten! ! LOL!!!! but it was only 2 more digital downloads for .99 cents LOL!!!

    Derek you guys do more than just distribute, open channels for indies in the marketplace, and give us great ways to understand our sales from the access to data you give us,....That is all really importat stuff. but more than that my hopes raise by having this open channel support( CDBBABY.ccom) with which I can build my business and see fruits of my efforst every so often. Being an indie I can't do it alone annd yet can't affod to hire people to do certain tasks. The best feeling in the world. and though I feel there ought to be more fruits for the effort I put in, I also feel this chanel is stil new and that it's a matter of short time before that can happen.. since now there is a stable and steady diligent channel that doesn't shut down out of greed or exclusivity or fear or whatever, for it's own wants.. but rather recognizes that the channels gets to stay open as long as it's there for the greater good of us all somwehow..

    thanks
    regards
    BArb


    by walter goulet on Tuesday June 06 2006 @ 10:32AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    WOW! great job Derek and cdbaby staff .Over one
    million dollars paid out to artist in only one WEEK now thats gotta be moving at the spead of light!

    by b.r. on Tuesday June 06 2006 @ 12:33PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    That is so cool,
    this also was my biggest week yet.
    Thanks for the chance to get my music out there for teachers and students of history.
    www.professorpresley.com

    by Erika on Tuesday June 06 2006 @ 01:01PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    I am excited for you AND us :)

    by Marcus Strickland on Tuesday June 06 2006 @ 01:15PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Keep it goin', Derek!

    by Aquarian Age on Tuesday June 06 2006 @ 01:24PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    WOW! Congrats to CD Baby and all artists here!

    ...and we just started! ;-)

    by Ade on Tuesday June 06 2006 @ 01:59PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Astounding!! - Upward & Indeed Onward !!
    www.carmina.co.uk

    by YO MAN THATS OFF THE CHAIN on Tuesday June 06 2006 @ 03:27PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    CD BABY FO LIFE MAN THIS IS AMAZING FOR ONE WEEK
    MAN --YO DEREK KEEP IT UP MAN YOU THE MAN BRO
    NO DOUBT----

    MALIK-Z

    by Tony Hall on Tuesday June 06 2006 @ 08:40PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Derek-

    That's great news & I'm glad to be part of that landmark!!!-

    Tony Hall

    by Pat Ortman on Tuesday June 06 2006 @ 10:00PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Derek,

    As someone who's been here for years, I am constantly amazed and
    excited about what you do for the indie musician.

    by Darrell Looney on Wednesday June 07 2006 @ 01:45AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Derek -

    Dude when you're 89, please be able to say you're STILL running CDBaby!

    You're one of the few contemporary cats who can say that you make a positive and tangible differnce on the music scene!

    by harvey on Wednesday June 07 2006 @ 11:23AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    hmm dat doesnt even include all the sales that hadn't been paid out yet... it is nice to see my balance creep up everytime i check it... and one day ill get that 20 dollar check ... or mabey more

    by Eon on Wednesday June 07 2006 @ 03:28PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Remarkable,

    Each time there is a new feat accomplished by the CDBABY team and all those affiliated, I'm reminded that simlpicity and determination coupled with interest in others reaching their muscial and artistic promulgation goals was the epiphany that Sir. Sivers harnessed and that ladies and Gentlemen, is the American Dream enunciated and enumerated. There will b numerous more millions earned and paid as Derek transcends into mythic legendhood and the gods bestow more epiphanies and unimaginable wealth upon all those who color outside the line and have faith in possibilities. One

    by Dan from FLEDfive on Wednesday June 07 2006 @ 04:19PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Congrats!!

    I see from our sales history that the majority of our buyers thus far are repeat CDBaby customers, and a great deal of our referring URLs are from within cdbaby.com, like from the style and new releases pages.

    Thanks to Derek for giving us a site that not only SELLS our music, but PROMOTES it as well. Keep it up!

    by Chase Swayze on Thursday June 08 2006 @ 01:56PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Translation: You're the $H!T, DEREK!!!

    BTW: What's CDBaby's Wall Street abbreviation gonna be? CDB?

    by no way on Friday June 09 2006 @ 11:28AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    no Wall Street!!!!...keep it private, forever.



    by CHASE on Saturday June 10 2006 @ 03:32PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    I was j/k of course...

    BTW: The "translation" was a reply for Eon...

    www.cdbaby.com/swayze

    by Charles Moore on Wednesday June 07 2006 @ 04:29PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Sounds really great! I really admire cd baby alot, unlike companies
    such as Taxi who are always trying to get you to sspend more and
    more money, cd baby let's us know when they are able to put
    money in our pockets. Hey maybe I can afford to catch a cab now!

    by Andrew Titcombe on Wednesday June 07 2006 @ 04:51PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Derek
    you rock - and all those helpful guys who work with you
    You run a great team and I look forward to meeting you in
    London for LondonCalling2006 later in June
    Andrew
    PS thanks for the download money - amazing stuff. For us
    old timers you make me feel like I did in the 70s when we
    started Loose Records. Excited !

    by Steve Ballard on Wednesday June 07 2006 @ 08:37PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Wow, that is amazing! Derek and Staff, congrats!

    by Paul Reece on Thursday June 08 2006 @ 09:19AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Congrats !!! I love CDBABY !!! I've never had such fantastic service from any business or organisation. I think I'll send you guys some chocholate bars just for the fun of it. How Many do you need? Paul

    by Rick on Thursday June 08 2006 @ 12:02PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Everyone ,ive been a cdbaby member since 2003. I have nothing but praise and thanks for Derek the employees and our whole music team . Just think this is only the beginning! God bless and lets keep moving on and show the world how successful indie music can be.

    by john dolan russell on Thursday June 08 2006 @ 03:28PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    You guys kick ass. You've given me the ability to actually see some nice royalties via digital distribution...what an awesome idea, everyone gets paid. I feel like I'm running my own label and CD Baby is my Shadow Master.
    When can we buy stock?hehehe...

    by Sage Hood on Thursday June 08 2006 @ 04:24PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Hi Derek, You guys are the best and are being of service with a passion. You can't beat the service of the company, and the hugely little fees (sorry my manager taught me how to make ironies with words). I am so happy for all the artists who have made it here and I do enjoy hearing about all of the successes! It is such a pleasure to see results, humanity, kindness and business saavy which works without politics lol.
    Love you,

    Sage

    by m/n/m/l on Thursday June 08 2006 @ 07:08PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Not bad for a friendly little record store.

    by Hughie on Friday June 09 2006 @ 01:28AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Well done, everyone at CDBaby.

    This is such a great service and fulfills such an important role in all our futures.

    Thanks, and more congratulations ...

    Cheers,
    Hughie

    by Amy on Friday June 09 2006 @ 10:03AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    No surprise. We just signed up but you are the greatest; all the folks I know who are nervous about online buying tell me after they buy from CD Baby that you're an awesome company. I'm overjoyed for you and with you. Amy

    by Ricco aka da SoundsCan on Friday June 09 2006 @ 08:42PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    This is way toooooo exciting..My cd is being processed as we
    speak, and this gives me a lot of confidence about doing business
    as an indie with CdBaby.com I am ampped!!!!!!!! My company plans
    on contributing to these types of numbers.. Hopefully, with the
    release of SoundsCan "Conception 2 Life" & Guccione aka Billy Ray
    Valentine "Art of Husltin: Part I" we can become part of these
    staggering numbers!!!!!

    by Literati X on Saturday June 10 2006 @ 05:04PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    The numbers are iced out on a hot indie spring. And to re-think the CD Baby momento on Wall Street as thee new found money--commodity! Oh how the poetic average of creativity of song sing the thresholds'
    tune of 52 million per year average. And it will rise by the the tons; beyond the streams and caches
    and capital gains and electrical transcriptions and syncs and server-fixtations like a compulsive melody
    echoing through the softwares of the OEM's strategic
    hardware channels of pure symphonic bliss. . .

    by Derek at CD Baby on Saturday June 10 2006 @ 07:51PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    what?

    by LOL on Monday June 12 2006 @ 09:33AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Me fail English someday?

    by Michael Scott Smith on Sunday June 11 2006 @ 07:23AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Derek - your success is our success, so once again, thank you for sharing this with us. Because of you, The Band of Brothers have sold music all over the world! We're not able to quit our day jobs yet (or ever), but you have helped us fulfill our dreams. Blessings on your day.


    by Darwin on Sunday June 11 2006 @ 07:32AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Congratulations Derek. I'm glad to be a part of history!

    ~DGJ~

    by david elias on Sunday June 11 2006 @ 01:54PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Congrats and Thanks! - I agree with Pat Ortman, having been here since '98 with my first release that is now going out of print...but will survive on iTunes and the rest of the digital vending machines Derek and CD Baby have brought me to. Only good-great-wonderful things to say about what has happened here at CD Baby for independent artists. Thanks again.

    by deonda theus on Tuesday June 13 2006 @ 03:13PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Wonderful! Great work Derek

    by Lorrie Sarafin on Thursday June 15 2006 @ 06:45AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    it's GREAT to know that I at least contributed a little bit to that
    staggering amount - CD Baby ROCKS! I'm so glad I decided to go
    with you guys!

    by Dave Richards on Thursday June 15 2006 @ 08:29AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    I have always been very happy with how much money we get in from our CDbaby accounts, and the pay is so prompt!
    One problem I have had recently- the new Digital reports leave off band and album name. For a lable with 30 plus album and 15 bands that makes it very difficult to apply the payments to the bands so they get paid by us!
    :-)

    by Lawae' from TGU on Thursday June 15 2006 @ 02:57PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Derek,
    I am so pleased to be a part of history along with you and CD baby. I was shocked when I 1st joined, because within weeks after my music was posted for digital distribution I was able to buy lunch with the check that I recieved (LOL). Even though it wasn't alot I was really excited about it. I'm glad to say that my last 3 checks allowed me to purchase more retail ready CD's, along wwith a new addition (equipemnt) for my studio.

    Thanks again x1000 CD Baby!! yYou guys are the greatest!!!

    Lawae'

    by Shelva on Friday June 16 2006 @ 06:33AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Derek,

    As you can see from Lawae's comments about "buying lunch with CD Baby's checks" and others above....

    my best wishes and continued congratualtions are in order to "you have made a difference in lots of soul's". Goes to prove that ONE MAN CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! in this world...especialy when he ENJOYS what he does..like you do Derek...keeping a 'cool hat' on the 'corporate outlook' and not giving into people who thinks money is everything..you have kept your VISION WITH COMPASSION ...and look what happened....? Growth in CDbaby AND you get to have FUN doing it. ( I always remember what you said. "if you are not having fun don't do it"...

    Can't wait to be working with you and your team in my upcoming album release

    thanks Derek!

    Shelva

    by John Williams Concerto on Saturday June 17 2006 @ 03:43PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    We are kicking major ass on ITUNES from Cdbaby for the John Williams works I produced.

    Thanks guys!!

    by OH Napier on Monday June 19 2006 @ 06:50AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    my first five Cd's are in the mail. In The Land of 666 (OH)

    by larry malu on Monday June 19 2006 @ 02:06PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    please , can you start doing a 3 days music feastival in oregon , where all your cd baby members garthers for a 3 days to discuss all about music industries and how to succed in the street and in the online . we will pay for all the cost, invite all from the 7 continent of the world.can you start a record label to give a record deal to some of your artist to grow an d to take them to another level in music or management of their music for them .why not be a publisher of music for us. can yopur company sponsor any musiciuan or start a foundation for all ypour clint to support them in any way .

    by Derek at CD Baby on Monday June 19 2006 @ 06:24PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    > can you start doing a 3 days music feastival in oregon

    No. Sorry. Busy with other things.

    by larry malu on Monday June 19 2006 @ 02:09PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    i need you to try another evolutinary /revulutinary way in music carrer like starting a new way to channell musicv to the listerners in the world.

    by javen on Monday June 19 2006 @ 04:49PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Hey Derrick,
    You're doing a great job... Because of your vision indie-
    artist like myself are able to spread good music literally
    around the world! Congrats!!!
    javen phil. 1:6

    by Rebellious on Tuesday June 20 2006 @ 11:03AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    thats good to hear i hope to be there one day.

    by felix b on Tuesday June 20 2006 @ 09:37PM PDT [ reply | parent ]

    Mmmmm..... I want some of that.

    by Ron Parizek on Wednesday June 21 2006 @ 02:53PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Congratulations to all of you at CDBaby, you are the best and you're helping us all be our best.
    Blue Plate Special

    by XERXEESE on Wednesday June 21 2006 @ 09:42PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Can you seperatly equate how much came from regular cds and how much came from digital sales? I would like to know about this figure.

    by tommy on Saturday June 24 2006 @ 06:13AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    http://cdbaby.org/stories/06/02/08/3949734.html

    see this

    by XERXEESE on Saturday June 24 2006 @ 07:00AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Thanx Tommy but I wanted to know the weekly percentages of cd to digital sales for this specific week, the site you showed me was yearly...cool that U took the time to write a URL though...

    by Jason Bennett on Sunday June 25 2006 @ 02:01PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Let me just say this.....After ten years in the music industry, releasing 4 cd's and performing on numerous coffeehouse circuits, I have only come across ONE company that I can completely put all my trust and faith in. That company is Mr. Sivers' Cdbaby. They have been my partner in an extremely hard industry and I can honestly say that they have made this rocky road a little bit smoother. Congrats on the great numbers Mr. Sivers and team. It is more than well-deserved.
    Jason Bennett
    http://www.bennettfolk.com

    by zodiak killa on Monday June 26 2006 @ 10:56PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    That"s the O.G. moves I'm Making right now..Pretty soon, I'm gon cash out like that...
    Madd Love cdbaby...From ya Boy..
    Zodiak Killa

    by Oliver Goodloe on Tuesday June 27 2006 @ 10:28PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Wow!!!! Derek, that's phenomenal. You guys are proving to be the Motown of Indie Music. Please......don't you ever sell out or get tired of what you're doing for guys like us.........

    by Frances V. Long on Tuesday June 27 2006 @ 10:38PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Congratulations to you Derreck and all you people at C D Baby ... It was a nice surprise to receive a larger check . You are constantly doing something to help promote our music. It is wonderful to know you care. I am very fortunate to have found C D Baby and to be associated with you.

    I do so appreciate all your concern and efforts.

    Frances V. Long www.jacilynmusic.com



    by CYNIK on Thursday June 29 2006 @ 02:56PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    HELL YEAH....that's what i like to see.......keep that up and someday you'll end up a label....congrats.....

    by Jen Porter on Friday June 30 2006 @ 11:21AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    CONGRATULATIONS!! Glad to be a part of it all - that credit card swiper is giving me TONS more sales!! Thanks for the opportunity to act like a big company, even if there's still only 1 employee - me!

    MUCH LOVE!
    ~Jen~

    by pierre from bananakiller on Tuesday July 04 2006 @ 12:26AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    wooww great job !!!!!
    congratulations !!!!

    love love !!!!

    by donnie dean williams on Thursday July 06 2006 @ 08:01PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    i JUST signed on as a member and am already feelin' excited and positive about my decision. And especially after readin' all the posts here tonight. CONGRAT staff and GOOD LUCK babies!!!!!!

    by Kevin Navis on Friday July 07 2006 @ 08:13AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    I just sold my first CD on CD baby im excited now
    I didnt not know if this gig was another con on musicans ive seen thur out my many years of struggle,derek and staff put there hearts into it so I give them the thumbs up

    by Moulann on Friday July 07 2006 @ 09:45PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    This is great news! Congrats and best wishes :)

    CDbaby rocks :)

    ~Moulann



    by Daniel Lars on Saturday July 08 2006 @ 12:32PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Always believed CD Baby was the best thing that ever happened on the internet for us independent artist, and others alike. Had a good feeling from the start that CD Baby was going expand expose of sales for all of us artist too. Thanks a million Derek!

    Cheers to CD Baby!



    by Bryan Snyder on Sunday July 09 2006 @ 07:06PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Awesome news for CDBaby and all of us who utilize CDBaby to get our music heard. This is truly great news. Congratulations to all.

    by DJ Hound Dog on Tuesday July 11 2006 @ 12:31PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Gratz and Thanks!!!

    by Cherrye Bess on Wednesday July 12 2006 @ 10:24AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    I am so excited for CD Baby. I hope when my product is up and running I help to make that two million in a week thing happen. Ma Bessie's Comedy. www.cherryebranch.com

    by Gary Brunotte on Thursday July 13 2006 @ 06:54AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    That's extraordinary, what a great time to be an independent! Thanks for being there.

    Do you by chance have a Genre breakdown of the $1M in weekly sales? Plus a digital vs physical product sales split? Thanks.

    -Gary

    by Derek at CD Baby on Thursday July 13 2006 @ 07:18AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    > Do you by chance have a Genre breakdown of the $1M in weekly sales? Plus a digital vs physical product sales split?

    Nope.

    by Grasshead and The Intellektz on Thursday July 13 2006 @ 04:08PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    That's what I'm talkn about - we as artists appreciate the help and support! Let's keep it up! Great job Derek

    by Haziq on Monday July 17 2006 @ 12:14PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    So u say you want a revolution? ...I love it- Death to the majors...lol..

    by shantel on Tuesday July 18 2006 @ 02:17AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    i'm getting up the albums and waiting for my copyright certificate in the mail.

    by Diane on Wednesday July 19 2006 @ 07:38AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Thats really great I am Glad to be a CDBABYIAN!
    Congrats!

    by DJ FURY on Thursday July 20 2006 @ 03:25PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Congrats Derek on hitting that 1 mill mark in one week! I was skeptical about joining because I've been doing great selling my product on my own website and other outlets since I took the indy route. I've spent my whole life in the music biz working on lots of major projects. I've dealt with major labels like Sony, worked on several movie soundtracks, TV theme shows, etc., etc., etc., you name it...and dealing with CD Baby makes me proud to be INDEPENDENT now and I LOVE IT!!! I look forward to helping you reach that 2 mill mark soon! Thanks for all you do.

    www.djfuryonline.com

    by carlos cardona on Friday July 21 2006 @ 08:02PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    wow!! good job cdbaby crew!!! a million in a week!! it just says volumes about the potential for independant artist today who maximize all of the services and opportunities that lie a few keyboard clicks away... i am stoked that i sell my cds on cdbaby, for an artist in a band my size, it is by far the most hassle free way for me to sell cd's online and still make a good profit. you guys are the bomb!! keep it up. - carlos cardona
    THE OMEGA PROJECT
    jahlove www.omegaprojectmusic.com

    by Gordon Bell on Monday July 24 2006 @ 06:48AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Hi Derek,

    Congrats from everyone over here at Gustav Bertha! We're very proud to be a small part of that. Thanks for bringing us a level playing field with the majors, you and your team are simply awesome. At this rate we'll have paid our debt to you in month - yipee!

    Gordon
    http://www.gustavbertha.com

    by THE MUSICIAN PHYSICIAN on Tuesday July 25 2006 @ 01:42AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Derek,
    I am EXTREMELY proud of your continued commitment to the CD Baby concept. Through your company, I have enjoyed the experience of designing a website, distributing my music all over the world and keeping the rights to all of my songs. July 4th was Independance Day...but because of you and CD Baby, it is indeed INDEPENDENTS' DAY (in the sun).

    Sincerely,
    Bert Cody Piggott Jr., M.D.
    THE MUSICIAN PHYSICIAN
    http://cdbaby.com/cd/savoirfaire

    by Oliver Goodloe on Tuesday July 25 2006 @ 02:02PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Hey Derek and CD Baby family......I just want to show you guys the importance of CD Baby to independent artists as ourselves.....You guys remember the movie "Crash" starring Sandra Bullock and others, well the main producer "Mr Yuri" couldn't seem to pay them what they were promised. The movie cost almost 7 million to make, and raked in 55 million. Sandra Bullock and all the other main stars got paid $19,000 (their only check). Lionsgate is investigating the situation......but it just goes to show you that you don't have to depend on the big guys all the time........remember that....sometimes if you want the job done right, you have to do it yourself........

    by Loadsock on Thursday July 27 2006 @ 07:58PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    That is awesome! Keep up the great work....

    by Vicki Trent on Friday July 28 2006 @ 09:16AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Splendiferous! All hail CDBaby and on to the next millions. So glad to be a part of this positive and beautiful network of creative genius: very inspiring!


    by DAN on Saturday July 29 2006 @ 03:27PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Hey Everyone. I don't know if you can make a new post or how to so I will post here for help. I was just wondering how long the Digital Download stuff takes from the day it was delivered to when it is up on the sites. Just curious of everyones experiences. Thanks. Dan
    http://cdbaby.com/cd/luminols

    by KIDD KAZMEO on Saturday July 29 2006 @ 06:03PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    HOPE WE DO WELL WITH YOU GUYS /WE JUST GOT HERE

    by ngraydid on Sunday July 30 2006 @ 09:45AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Great to read everyone's feedback. I've only been a member a short time but plan to add my new CD in September. Excellent service and help whilst I was setting up. Many thanks. ngraydid

    by Cub on Monday July 31 2006 @ 12:18AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    FRIKIN AWESOME! This is great news. when is the party and where? yall are hooking it up. thanks for the support and creative minds that thoughts this CDBABY thing up. Do you guys have music? i want to support you to. lol.

    CUBWORLD

    by Larry Talbot on Saturday August 05 2006 @ 03:23AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Derek and the cdbaby family,
    I havn't thanked you lately for the outstanding job you all do. Hostbaby is the best
    money I spend every month.The new digital download
    info is great.You make yourselves and everybody
    associated with you proud. THANKS,
    Larry T........Wherewolf Studio
    www.tlt50.com

    by Wes Reamsbottom on Wednesday August 09 2006 @ 12:36AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Wow! Thank you for going the extra mile Derek. I just became a member today and I was shocked/flattered that you send out such a wicked info pack with your tips and suggestions. I sent in my 5 cd's today. Take one, play it often and keep it as a gift from The Little Brother Band. I belive that will be gift number...11?

    Cheers,
    Wes

    by Cristian Paduraru on Monday August 14 2006 @ 12:29AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    how much was digital sales from this payment?

    by Garrett Perkins on Thursday August 17 2006 @ 03:38PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    cdbaby is the best thing since the wheel!!!!! You guys and gals are the best thank you!!!1

    by CoryLavel on Friday August 18 2006 @ 04:53PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    WOW THATS AWESOME I AM GLAD I AM WITH CD BABY!

    by J on Tuesday August 22 2006 @ 03:38PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    I can't believe you guys pocketed 400,000 just for sending Cds in the mail for people

    Hey do you realize that we already pay shipping just to send our CDs to you and then most the people that buy our stuff are people we know that could have bought from us direct if we just would have taken time to set up a simple website like on myspace and then a paypal account which is just as secure and has probably even a better rep.

    No more for me

    I am keeping my four $ from now on

    J

    by Minister RJ on Tuesday August 22 2006 @ 06:17PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Congrats to CD Baby on your accomplishments! One day you'll be sending me a check for $1Million!! Dreams do come true!!
    RJ

    by JALEBI Music on Wednesday August 23 2006 @ 01:01AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    JALEBI Music - When BOLLYWOOD meets MOTOWN...and starts to get down! : )

    Bravo! Just wanted to add my virtual 2 cents to the million dollar pot! Virtual...because JALEBI Music is so brand new that we have not even had time to send in our CDs yet BUT we are super optimistic! Yes, indeed... Lawd! Why?

    Because SUCCESS breeds SUCCESS and CD Baby is definitely fertile! : )

    Kudos also to the CD Baby staff! I have never and I mean... NEVER.... seen such a friendly, helpful and dedicated staff! You girls and guys ROCK! You inspire mutual loyalty, respect and trust....because you give it FIRST!

    A special personal thanks to Derek for his tips and advice. If you spread success around.....it will come back to you.....multiplied! "You can't lose with what you use!!!" : )

    A big THANK YOU to everybody at CD Baby! Keep up the marvelous work!


    Shirley M. Bradby aka MiraBai Devi Dasi
    JALEBI Music
    www.betarecords.com/jalebi


    by butch on Wednesday August 23 2006 @ 07:22AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    that's awesome! Who is leading that list? Can we see a break down of who the top sellers are?

    by Alex @ CD Baby on Wednesday August 23 2006 @ 05:31PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    We'll make that information available when the contest is over. Thanks.

    Take care,

    Alex

    by Ted McCloud on Wednesday August 23 2006 @ 08:00AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Im excited for you guys. You are cutting edge and have developed a quality service that meet needs. Continue operating in integrity and excellence and it wont be long before you are dishing out 5 million a week. God bless.

    by Barrett on Wednesday August 23 2006 @ 10:05PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    That really is awesome. Im glad we could be a teenie tiny fraction
    of that!

    by Chantel on Thursday September 07 2006 @ 01:44PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Abundance, starts with a state of mind, proliferates with a lot of
    hard work (not to mention an awesome site)! Congratulations - we
    are definitely thrilled to be part of the power!

    Thank you for everything~
    Chantel and 8traC
    www.cdbaby.net/8traC

    by HENRY IGLESIAS on Thursday September 14 2006 @ 03:00AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    DeRick DeRocks!

    Retail is dead.

    Long live the CD Indies!


    Henry Iglesias

    beinthenow.com

    by Stu Sweatman on Thursday September 14 2006 @ 12:09PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    That is Very kewl... Maybe you should do an interview with that artist and get them to pass some tips along!
    Stu

    by Stu Sweatman on Thursday September 14 2006 @ 12:11PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    BTW... that does rock...

    http://www.myspace.com/stusweatman

    by Bruce(The Wizard)Ferguson on Thursday September 14 2006 @ 01:37PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Greetings; Cd Baby
    My name is Bruce Ferguson better known as The Wizard.Yeah Yeah Yeah!
    Congrats on the progress of cd baby.
    When cd baby does good then all affiliates do good.
    All should pray that cdbaby break alot more records!
    Just to be a part of it is a blessing!
    Keep up the positive energy and good work!
    Hail to the indie takeover!
    Peace


    by konshens on Friday September 22 2006 @ 10:44AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    wow! we gotta get some of that money!

    I'm down for the indie revolution, but i will NEVER say down with retail!!!!!!!!!!

    I used to work in a retail music store and there are hard working people who love music just as much as we do

    so buy where you can get it is what i say!!!

    www.konshens.com

    by Billy DenMead on Tuesday October 10 2006 @ 06:59PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    I'm so happy to have my CD's being sold at CD Baby. Thanks for having "Me" aboard!! Great work.

    Billy DenMead
    CD "Me"

    by ViolinCyndee on Thursday October 12 2006 @ 11:48PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    WOW that is amazing!! I never even knew about this message board all this time.......

    :)
    Cyndee

    by mike on Friday October 13 2006 @ 05:02AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    wow, and I can't even sell 1 cd on cdbaby.

    by SAM STRAY on Thursday November 02 2006 @ 07:37AM PST [ reply | parent ]
    Derek," I LOVE CD BABY" my next hit song, cause I have found my second home....and everyone there is warm and friendly.......today a million, tomorrow the Billionth. My Best Wishes, Sammy Stray.

    by Patrick on Friday November 10 2006 @ 06:40AM PST [ reply | parent ]
    Let's keep this snowball rolling! It looks like musicians are finally taking back the music industry. Well, at least a million dollars worth!

    by Oenyaw on Sunday November 12 2006 @ 05:36AM PST [ reply | parent ]
    Damn proud to be part of this team!

    by Jo Bob Briggs on Monday November 13 2006 @ 05:49PM PST [ reply | parent ]
    anyone who would divorce Sara Evans must be insane.!!

    by Jeff Craig on Monday November 13 2006 @ 05:53PM PST [ reply | parent ]
    WHO LOVE"S YA BABYY!!! Everyone apparently!! Thanks to Derek and the Gang!! Lets keep up the good work Folks!!

    by Bodhi on Thursday November 16 2006 @ 10:16PM PST [ reply | parent ]
    wayyyyyyy cooool !!!
    I love it!
    I;m so stoked to be part of this.
    I just got my biggest deposit also with CD Baby.
    Over $80 in one week. Half of which was downloads !

    Keep rockin' Derek !
    BODHI
    shamanicflute.com

    by Chelsea Lynn La Bate on Tuesday December 05 2006 @ 07:07AM PST [ reply | parent ]
    thanks for all that you do! for the love, the user friendliness, for the support to grow the dream against all odds. i am so happy to have found you guys. congrats on the one million!



    by Big Harmonica Bob on Tuesday December 12 2006 @ 12:20AM PST [ reply | parent ]
    Thank You!


    by Denise Dovel on Tuesday December 12 2006 @ 09:16PM PST [ reply | parent ]
    Awesome job, Derek! Thanks so much for all you do for us!
    Keep rockin' into 2007!
    God bless,
    Denise Dovel

    by Johnny Miller on Wednesday December 13 2006 @ 12:57AM PST [ reply | parent ]
    Dereck Thanks for the possibilities.

    by Johnny Miller on Wednesday December 13 2006 @ 01:02AM PST [ reply | parent ]
    Derek Thanks again for the possibillities!

    by Chris on Sunday December 17 2006 @ 05:26AM PST [ reply | parent ]
    Great news!
    Just wish a few sales would come our way!

    by B.Smith on Monday December 18 2006 @ 09:45AM PST [ reply | parent ]
    GOD IS GOOD!
    Keep up the hard work


    by JOHNNY DOWNING on Thursday December 21 2006 @ 02:26PM PST [ reply | parent ]
    Derek, you're the greatest. I now have 4 albums and they're all doing jusat fine....both cd's and digital.

    Keep up the great work.

    Johnny Downing
    12/21/06

    by DARREN ARCHER on Friday January 19 2007 @ 05:56PM PST [ reply | parent ]
    Thank you so much! all of you for believing in the
    Dream!! I can speak for me when I say my check was somewhat smaller that week, perhaps the million dollars should have gone to me. Oh I'm sorry does that seem slightly selfish! ok how about Marlin thats slightly Sailfish! In my retro-fit mind there's little difference! By the way thank you Derek and cdbaby. Ok now back to my nonsense "Amnesia" am I a planet or just stardust gathering speed?

    by Darren Archer on Friday January 19 2007 @ 06:05PM PST [ reply | parent ]
    But seriously folks, rocks, and con-fusionists
    all y'all psychofanatasists, just reflect, a
    great super sonic cd sandwich alcart lite and non
    obtrusive just plasmatic spectromagnanamist...
    or just SHAZAM. of the former rockster shockster jock stir ..Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    If you actually get this you'll get the less more thing.....woo hoo........cya..........:D
    Thanks again

    by rullian on Sunday January 21 2007 @ 10:30AM PST [ reply | parent ]
    Derek and CDbaby folks:

    I can't even begin to describe how absolutely wonderful CDbaby is
    for independent musicians. You guys are the best. Thanks for
    everything that you do.

    by African Gospel Rhythms on Tuesday January 30 2007 @ 11:21AM PST [ reply | parent ]
    Sweet! This was also my highest paying week. My sales (mostly digital, which I love, cause they never run out) tripled since last week!

    Cheers!
    Richard

    by Simon on Friday February 02 2007 @ 02:00PM PST [ reply | parent ]
    Fuckin rights buddy!

    by Kate McMillen on Tuesday February 13 2007 @ 03:02AM PST [ reply | parent ]
    I just got a pay out today. I am signing up for some more digital distribution now that I see more options.
    Thank you Derek & staff for all you do for us & this business! -Kate

    by Judith on Tuesday February 13 2007 @ 07:58AM PST [ reply | parent ]
    HEY! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! I AM SURPRISED AT HOW MUCH I HAVE SOLD DIGITALLY AND I MUST BE HONEST, BUT I DIDN'T THINK IT WAS POSSIBLE! THANKS CD BABY!
    -J

    by Wayward on Tuesday February 27 2007 @ 07:48AM PST [ reply | parent ]
    CD Baby Rocks!
    www.myspace.com/waywardinlincoln

    by Johnny Langford & The Undefeated on Wednesday March 14 2007 @ 03:58AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Derek and team,
    you deserve this! What you sow, you reap. You will reap more for sure as U give heaps 2 us and we are grateful! Never thought digital sales would be a winner ... but SOO thankful for this form of sales!


    by stanley baird on Saturday March 17 2007 @ 03:36PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    derek congrats i love you guys

    by stanley baird on Saturday March 17 2007 @ 03:55PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    derek.keep up the work,because of you i'm about to break even....stanley baird

    by Shrizz Mac on Tuesday March 20 2007 @ 10:48AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    HOLLA AT CHA BOI... SHRIZZ MAC; 19 year old MC straight outta Harrisburg, PA Hustl@burg, P!stolv@nia... I would like it if y'all could support ma album ya dig... I ain't askin' fo' no type of sympathy... I just do my music for the people of ma city... Alota young people are dying... & we tired of nothing to have to our ownership... so I'm makin' ma music in support of ma city non-stop... ya digg ma album is called "The Life Of An SPG" and you can check ma material at WWW.MYSPACE.COM/LIFEOFASPG ... ya feel so just be free to check me out... COP THE ALBUM IF YA FEELIN IT... HOLLA @ ME ANYTIME I'M ALWAYS IN THE INTERNET WAVES... be eazy...

    by Sam Soul on Tuesday March 20 2007 @ 02:09PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Excellent work, fam. I really appreciate all you are doing for me and other CD Baby artists. Your company is really a gem for independent (but not Broke) artists!

    Sam Soul

    by Reg White on Wednesday March 21 2007 @ 06:47AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Fantastic - couldn't happen to a nicer internet distribtion company and independant artists.

    www.regwhite.co.uk

    by OG on Friday March 23 2007 @ 05:02PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    WOW!! Congrats!

    by Chief Kooffreh on Saturday March 31 2007 @ 12:41PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Derek DO YOU KNOW THAT IF ALL COMPANIES WE HAVE INCREASE JUST A LITTLE SPEED in adding us to their distribution network Cdbaby can hit 2milliom a week .Give them the idea that they too can make more money by move it up alittle faster
    for every cd the waste time puting on their system that is their 99 cent/SONG waiting.
    I am a guy who encourages every opportunity to bring in revenue.

    Already you can make that 2million a week if all your song our song are included in the distribution net work a little faster by host companies. IT COST NOTHING TO KNOCK ON THE DOOR ASK THEM NICELY DEREK .eNCOURAGE THEY THAT THEY ARE LSOING MONEY TOO BY NOT PUTTING YOUR SONGS AT LEAST MAXIMUM 60 DAYS
    Get back to me on this you will make 2mill a week right now if all your song were on their system maximun 60 days which is rational for them.

    Is there anywhere that we can remind Companies to include us a little faster on their distribution network 60 days maximum. Waltmart for example takes too long. I am proud of Cdbaby I feel like I am with a friend and a helping hand . I have personally introduced our cd baby to so many people. You make me proud.
    So any suggestion I can bring in that can speed up geting to 2 million a week I will render.

    Derek my mom said it cost nothing to knock on the door nicely so ask them nicely to keep it to 60 days for you.They too will make more money by adding ALL YOUR SONGS on timely BASES 60 DAYS.

    Remember derek there are companies that are fast we separate those ones call them
    category A
    CETEGORY B are those 30 days or less
    yOU KNOCK ON THE Doors of category C 45 days and up those who leave your songs pending 60 days or more. That is money lost for cdbaby and the companies too LIKE WALT MART ETC.
    THAT IS WHAT IS KEEPING YOU FROM HITING THE 2MILLION /WEEK
    I like our big guy Derek YOU KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK DEREK.
    Get back to me on these idea

    The chief has spoken
    Chief KOOFFREH

    by LEGS LAWRENZI on Saturday April 21 2007 @ 10:37PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Dear Derek,
    This is so amazing, I don't have to sell Cds and i am still making money on my FABULOUS FIFTIES GOSPEL because of DITUAL DOWNLOADING----
    Thanks ol buddy,
    Every month i go to the bank and cash my check
    lEGS LAWRENZI

















    Dear Derek,
    I just want to thank you for your Ditual distribution of my Cd FABULOUS FIFTIES GOSPEL, I dont have to sell any records and I still get paid every month,-Its not much,but I still get paid for doing nothing.this is great, I hope that you and I both live to be 100. If i ever meet you I will buy you a steak dinner. You deserve it.
    Legs Lawrenzi










    by clyyderivvers on Tuesday May 01 2007 @ 09:59AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    to peace is all!!!!!

    by bella on Thursday May 17 2007 @ 08:01AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    THAT'S GREAT DEREK@!! KEEP DOIN YA THANG!! I'M SOOO GLAD I'M APART OF SUCH A GREAT NETWORK!! IF YOU GUYS DON'T HAVE MY CD 'THE MISSING LINK' AT CDBABY.COM/CD/BELLAHIPHOP YOU SHOULD COP THAT ASAP I'VE GOT 5 LEFT!
    PEACE,
    BELLA

    by jamez on Sunday May 20 2007 @ 11:25AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    1 million a week. Now thats progress for CD baby! I hope some of that money gets placed towards more advertising and promotion to keep the ball rolling. Id be interested in knowing what the ratio is in digital distribution vs tangible CDs sold, my guess is that dd is rising.

    by Sam Korvus on Tuesday May 29 2007 @ 03:06PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Excellent work! CDBaby is the way forward...

    by Eliane on Thursday May 31 2007 @ 01:20PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    excellent, congratulations and keep on the good work.


    by Dave on Sunday August 26 2007 @ 03:23PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    That means CD Baby took in a TON of money! You will be in the
    Fortune 500 soon!

    by ROB STEVENS on Monday October 22 2007 @ 05:46AM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    I'M WITH YOU ALL THE WAY FOR YOUR CREDIBILITY!

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