As a retailer, I can tell you that Tzadik titles are pretty expensive at the wholesale level, about 20% higher than comparable labels. They're still cheaper than frontline major label titles - remember that the next time some major labels are merging and they claim economies of scale will benefit consumers. Tzadik is a very prolific label, and I'd guess titles like "Bar Kokhba," are carrying the weight of less popular titles. I don't think their prices are silly, though, since the quality tends to be high, the design is well-done, and I'd have a hard time staying mad at anyone who put out that Dion McGregor CD. As for charging extra for extra discs, it's pretty common, though I'm certainly pleased when the label chooses to charge little or nothing extra for another disc or two. I thought the cultural imperialism thread had died a merciful death. But since it has not, isn't Zorn as much a cultural imperialist as Madonna? Chris Selvig