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Recording Contracts Explained
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/apr07/articles/contracts.htm

Because of their legal complexity, recording contracts can be quite hard to decipher. They come in different shapes and sizes and will often vary depending on the label and the status of the artist involved. Even so, many of their commercial terms are similar.

Sample Recording Contract
http://contracts.onecle.com/blue-moon/no-soap-radio.svc.1999.shtml

Contains the standard clauses with relevant dates and royalty percentages.

Sample 360 Recording Contract
http://amarudontv.com/2011/12/04/more-examples-of-a-360-recording-contract/

This analysis highlights the income differences in standard recording contracts and 360 deals.

Net Profit Deals
http://www.musicbizacademy.com/articles/netprofitdeals1.htm

Read this article comparing regular record deals, net royalty deals, and 360 deals. Which is better for the artist? Why? Does it matter if the artist tours or not?