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I think there may be license issues, if the archives are not in the public domains. Other than that, yes, they might as well sell them and "recover" some money.

• rfrey 8y ago
  Recordings that are not public domain are sold all the time... is there something that makes these different?
  • PeterisP 8y ago
    Just as with any other recording, I can make a backup copy for archiving purposes, but if I start selling those backup copies then that's a violation of copyright laws.
    • rfrey 8y ago
      But this would be the copyright owner selling the recordings, just like a commercial album or movie.
    • pbhjpbhj 8y ago
      In USA copyright, not in all jurisdictions. Backups and format shifting are not allowed in the UK.