i don't understand... more units sell nowadays OVERALL than before PERIOD. shit, this is the best time to be an artist. i could be wrong but it seems like its cheaper nowadays to put out a cd too with pressing, printing, promotion and everything just because you have options of where you can get your shit done. for example, i remember when phunky phat was the only one doin graphics. now everybody (including me) does graphics. and prices haven't gone up for that shit. there's more competition so prices are cheaper AND you get more than just a cd cover AND you still get good quality work.