"I think basically lables were more interested in a Richard Page record than a Mr. Mister record"

This quote by Pat Mastelotto suggests that record labels were more thinking about signing Richard Page, the diva of Mr. Mister, as a solo artist than they remained in signing the band as a whole. This could be since record labels saw more prospective in Page as a solo artist than they performed in the band. It could likewise be because Page had a more special sound than the band, and record labels wished to profit from that. It might also be due to the fact that Page had a more recognized fan base than the band, and record labels wished to use that. Whatever the reason, it appears that record labels were more interested in signing Richard Page as a solo artist than they remained in signing Mr. Mister as a band.