How do I legally record a person with a CDG to sell it?

[SteveWalker]

Originally posted by admin
However, you MUST deliver the original purchased copy of that disc to the Singer who you recorded, who is paying you.[/b] They must walk out with your CD with their voice recorded with the music, AND... the original CD/CDG disc with the music you played and recorded with the singer.

Admin,

That is what I thought of last night to do for someone who just wants their own personal recording. I have a few scenarios to deal with which as I will be doing this in my studio but I wish to be sure to do it right:

1. How many copies of this recording can I legally make for the client? Just one for the client that owns the CDG?

2. Suppose the client wants two copies of their recording. Can I legally give them two copies? Or, do they have to have one CDG for each copy? Of course I can send them away with one copy and tell them whether or not it is legal to copy it so I'm out of the loop, right? Perhaps a signed agreement would be in order.

3. In another case I have a professional singer/client who wants me to make 50 copies the client intends to sell them to their fans. Is it legal for me to give them 50 copies for their personal use? And, if they sell those copies on their own am I also liable if they do not arrange contact the manufacturers and artists for permission and also pay the required fees? Should I stay away from duplication because of this?

4. Let's say that I agree to contact the manufacturers and artists for permission and pay the required fees for the clients recording. How do I know who to contact? How do I know that I've got it all covered legally?

Thanks for the advice,
Steve