Frequently Asked Questions

Leerecs is a direct-to-fan music commerce platform specializing in physical media, artist-owned storefronts, merchandise, and fair-trade artist revenue sharing.

Artists sell vinyl records, CDs, cassette tapes, and digital downloads directly to fans with full pricing control and transparent payouts — no label, no middleman.

Yes. Leerecs is a direct-to-fan music platform similar to Bandcamp, but with a deeper focus on physical media manufacturing. Unlike Bandcamp, Leerecs integrates print-on-demand vinyl, CD, and cassette fulfillment directly into the storefront, so artists never carry inventory.

Key differences from Bandcamp: Leerecs includes on-demand physical manufacturing, a production network for artists still developing their music, and Blastime offline-first playback for fans who buy music.

Leerecs uses a fair-trade revenue model where artists set their own prices and receive transparent payout breakdowns. Every sale shows exactly what goes to manufacturing costs, platform fees, and the artist's earnings.

There are no hidden deductions, no algorithmic promotion tiers that require paid placement, and no lock-in clauses. Artists can export their data and catalog at any time.

Leerecs supports:

• Vinyl records (12" LP) — the premium collector format
• CDs (jewel case) — the most accessible physical format
• Cassette tapes — the fastest-growing retro format with strong indie appeal
• Digital downloads — DRM-free MP3, FLAC, WAV

Each physical format is produced per order through print-on-demand manufacturing, so artists have zero inventory risk.

Physical music — vinyl records, CDs, cassettes — has experienced a major resurgence driven by collector culture, anti-streaming sentiment, and the desire to own music permanently.

Vinyl sales have grown every year for over 15 consecutive years. Cassette sales have doubled in the past five years. Fans who collect physical music have a deeper connection to the artists they love, and physical releases provide revenue streams that streaming cannot match.

Limited edition pressings, hand-numbered copies, exclusive artwork, and liner notes make physical releases unique artifacts that digital files cannot replicate.

No. Leerecs uses print-on-demand manufacturing — physical copies are made only when a fan orders them. There is no minimum order quantity, no upfront manufacturing cost, and no warehouse required. Artists list their music once and manufacturing is handled automatically per order.

Streaming platforms pay approximately $0.003–$0.005 per stream. An independent artist needs roughly 250,000 streams to earn $1,000. On Leerecs, an artist selling a vinyl record for $30 earns significantly more per transaction after manufacturing costs — often $8–$15 per physical sale.

Direct-to-fan sales on Leerecs mean every purchase represents a real fan investing in an artist's work, not passive listening.

Leerecs charges a platform fee per transaction that covers payment processing, storefront hosting, and platform operations. Physical format sales also include per-unit manufacturing costs. All fees are shown transparently before an artist sets prices — there are no surprise deductions at payout.

Yes. Leerecs offers DRM-free digital downloads and physical formats. Fans own what they buy — no subscription required to access purchases, no risk of catalog removal if an artist leaves the platform.

Leerecs also integrates with Blastime, an offline-first music player that syncs purchased music to a local library for playback without internet access.

Ownership: You pay once and keep the music permanently as a file or physical artifact. You can play it without internet, copy it to devices, and it will never disappear from your library.

Streaming: You pay a monthly subscription for access. If you cancel, you lose access. If an artist removes their catalog, it disappears. You do not own any music you stream.

Leerecs is built for ownership-first music culture.

Register for a free artist account on Leerecs, upload your music and album artwork, set prices for each format (digital, cassette, CD, vinyl), and your storefront is live. Leerecs handles manufacturing and fulfillment automatically when fans order physical copies.

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Yes. Leerecs supports artist-branded merchandise — apparel, posters, accessories — through print-on-demand fulfillment. Merchandise can be sold in the same storefront as music, making Leerecs a complete direct-to-fan commerce platform.