If you torrent it, the bootleg companies just download it, EQ & compress the shit out of it, then sell it. In many cases to the same fans that already downloaded the better, unaltered master.
Not trying to be sarcastic here, but are there really "bootleg" companies still out there in any real force? And if so, why? I thought bittorrent killed what was left of that business...
itook2much, thanks for your comment, that pretty much is spot on.
acidjack, sadly there is, google Tarantura and Underground Uprising. Tarantura caters to a tiny group of wealthy collectors. Each new release is fawned and pawed over on UU.
Too bad, eh? I'll get on with I do best, taping tiny / minor rock bands in the equally small clubs of London.