Brandon at Coomer Cove asked a question that was really good.? I started to post a reply in his comments section, but my response was getting way too long, so I’ll do it here.
I too have noticed that many older SG projects on eBay are bootlegs.? They are typically advertised as reissues or some similar nomenclature, but in actuality, they are usually bootlegs.? I’ve contacted several sellers and some still insist that they are legit because they bought them from a “reputable” seller.?
A year or so ago, I actually tracked several projects to a distributing company, which shall remain nameless.? They claim they bought the rights to distribute these “copies” but I question their sincerity because they were more than happy to talk with me when they thought I was going to buy their product.? I got a cold shoulder really quick when I started questioning these CDs.?
In my local grocery store, there is a rack of gospel music for sale that has obviously been manufactured in someone’s basement or office.? Among these were several Hinsons projects, along with several other prominent SG groups.? There were/are perforations along the artwork edges, which is an obvious clue that these aren’t on the up and up.? I mean, come on….if you are going to steal these artists projects, do it with some class and at least get some decent paper for the artwork (or buy something better than a $50 inkjet printer for your counterfeiting company to print these with).? Or better yet, stop yer blame stealing before someone presses charges and has you locked up on piracy charges……idiots!
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