digital distribution license for download sales in Europe

[Robin Henkel]

Do I need a digital distribution license for download sales in Europe in addition to the license I already have for the USA?

I am a self produced blues recording artist. One of my self released CDs has a mix of cover and original tunes. For the cover tunes I have a mechanical licenses from Harry Fox and digital distribution licenses from Limelight/ RightsFlow. Both licenses specify USA only.

I would like to expand my download sales with one of the digital distribution companies that will put my music in a variety of download stores in Europe. So far I have not been able to get a clear answer on whether or not I need new / additional licenses for download sales in Europe. Does the distributing company or store handle it, or is there a different system there that I don't understand yet?

Thanks for your help.

[adriano]

Hi Robin,
I just came a cross your post
Here is a fairly good link to start from:

http://www.musicianwages.com/the-workin ... he-basics/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I'm also waiting for a couple response and hopefully I'll have a better answer for you.

Adriano

[adriano]

Hello again Robin,

That was a pretty fast response I got after my first post. It looks like that's the standard and here is another link:

http://www.discmakers.com/services/cdbaby.asp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Hope that helps and best of luck with your CD,

Adriano

[Robin Henkel]

Hello and thanks for your reply Adriano,

I'm reading the articles at the links you sent me and will get back with you soon.

Robin Henkel