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Will the average record company accept self produced music to satisfy a contract?

Question by Dylan: Will the average record company accept self produced music to satisfy a contract?
If I have already landed a record contract. I ask because I’m a currently unsigned, but touring leader of my band. (Yep, the hard way, no loans. Just my blood sweat and tears) If I record and produce a CD in my own studio, would it be sufficient to satisfy the average record deal? What “Quality” of recording are we talking about needing, and is it required to make some sort of vinyl master? All I can produce is high quality CD’s or digital files, so do I need more equipment? If so, what? The point is to cut out the huge investment in wanky studio techs.
I had to re-post this question due to a misunderstanding by readers. It relates to already having a contract, and filling my album quota by using my own studio instead of paying 800 bucks per song.

Best answer:

Answer by Kab
A record label will want to do their own recording. They usually take the expense out of profits. No mater how great you feel the quality of your recording is, they will still want to do their own.
If you are going to invest in the recording equipment and lawyer fees, etc you may just as well start your own label.

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