MDT vs. Dutton?

[BFerrell]

Can anyone tell me why MDT will not sell Dutton CDs? They go so far as to ignore the Dutton's that receive critical accolades.

[petershott@btinternet.com]

There was a recent thread about that issue. My understanding is that Duttonvocalion do not want (for reasons I know not) to distribute their products to MDT. MDT would be perfectly willing to sell any discs subject to a distributor supplying them with the products and being able to make a worthwhile profit in selling the discs.

Sorry - that's not a terribly helpful answer.

I repeat the advice I gave before. I've been getting all my Dutton CDs from HMV - I believe they operate an international service. And their prices (at least to UK customers are almost unbelievable). Last time I looked all of the recent batch of Duttons (i.e. Moeran, Widor, Godard etc) are still on the 'Special Offer' list at HMV at £5.99. Just don't know how they can sell them at such a price, but for as long as they do I shall happily consume them.

HMV to be sure have a dreadful website - but I find them wholly dependable and fairly quick.

[Jimfin]

Dutton ship directly and their service is excellent. Takes five days (real days, not 'working days') for their discs to get to Japan from the moment I order. And they answer queries really quickly and efficiently. I never order their discs through anyone else now. Ordering through record shops seems to take an age

[BFerrell]

I always order Duttons from Presto. Very fast and easy. I just never understood the MDT thing. Thanks.

[TerraEpon]

Yeah I was wondering about it too.