[Oster]

No.

Ideally (some exceptions of course) a band shouldn't have to record or manufacture their own product at all.

If they're serious and good, someone else should step in and record them or they should just quit. Bands should just be better bands.

CDs, MP3s, LPs ...they're all the same.

So my basic answer is if there's a demand, supply the product. Until then, don't bother (or just post on myspace for free).