Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't "clubs" like YourMusic, BMG, etc. log the items they offer for sale as "promos" & therefore deprive the artist of royalties from sale of said items?
No stones being cast here, I'm as big of a bottom-feeder as there is, but....
That is true. BUT the artists have signed these royalties away as part of the "promotion package" in their contract.
No value judgement here.