Oligopolies on distribution, including promotion. Anyone can make a record - that just costs money. Getting that record in Best Buy or played by Clear Channel often requires a _lot_ of money unquestioned but still illegal business practices. Only the big 5 (used to be big 7) can get away with this.
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Oligopolies on distribution, including promotion. Anyone can make a record - that just costs money. Getting that record in Best Buy or played by Clear Channel often requires a _lot_ of money unquestioned but still illegal business practices. Only the big 5 (used to be big 7) can get away with this.