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"Having a physical manifestation of something you love is still a very cool thing. Coming across a vinyl in your living room credenza can remind you how much you love a record you haven't heard in a while. There's something about sitting there with a big sleeve, pictures to look at and lyrics to read along with that allows you to lose yourself inside an artist's world more than listening in the car or streaming on your phone. It's also an impactful way you can support the artists you love."
Ryan Lerman
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"From a personal standpoint, it has always been the most important form of music," Mushroomhead's Steve "Skinny" Felton says of physical media. "It has always been about the prize at the bottom of the cereal box. Holding that album cover in your hands helps create an intimacy with the art and the artist far more than a downloaded song. As a kid, we sat clutching that album cover while we listened to the music, read through the lyrics and tried to understand what the music really meant. I think people still appreciate having that tangible product in their hands."
Steve "Skinny" Felton
MUSHROOM HEAD
EARN MONEY ON TOUR
"As a touring band, being able to have a physical form of our music on the road with us is really important and is something that we see our fans being excited about," says National Parks Band frontman Brady Parks frontman Brady Parks, whose group has sold colored vinyl variants of their Albums 8th Wonder and Wildflower on tour and later added them to their online merch store. "I think that speaks to how that form of media can stand the test of time. In this time of everything digital, having something tangible to hold in your hands, put on display, collect and listen to kind of feels like magic."
Brady Parks
NATIONAL PARKS
Why does physical media still matter?
- Fans love supporting artists by buying CDs & vinyl
- Buy CDs for $2 each & sell for $15 each (85% profit)
- Selling 1 CD = more profit than ~3,000 streams
- Combine CDs & vinyl with streaming for maximum revenue
- Physical media delivers superior sound & amazing graphics
- CDs & vinyl are an essential revenue driver for indie artists
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between CD duplication and CD replication?
One of the best ways to connect with your fans is to provide them with physical media – and yes, we’re talking CDs. There's nothing like producing your work on a compact disc with the classic CD jewel case, unique packaging, high-quality graphics, and memorable artwork. Owning a physical copy of the CD gives your audience a unique way to experience and appreciate the full production of your work. But how exactly are your music files copied onto discs? By either disc duplication or replication.
CD replication, or CD pressing, is the most common form of disc manufacturing. Replicating discs means molding them from plastic pellets, starting by creating a metal stamper that essentially contains your music content that will go on the disc. This stamper is mounted in the injection mold cavity, so that the discs being molded already contain your content. This process is very efficient, with content molded onto a disc every 3-4 seconds! Because of all the setup that’s required for this process, replicated discs are typically preferred for larger quantities. Disc Makers is the only company that will replicate discs in quantities starting as low as 300 units.
Short run CD duplication, on the other hand, is a better choice when you only need a small quantity, around less than 300 discs. You might be familiar with the term “burning CDs” – which is essentially what we’re doing in this process. Our automated duplicators can burn multiple discs at once, and we’ll print your discs using either an industrial inkjet printer or silkscreen printing.
To see the difference in CD duplication services, check out this YouTube video from our factory.
How do I make multiple copies of a CD? And where can I make a custom CD?
Right here at Disc Makers! We offer plenty of options to order just the right number of CDs you need for your upcoming gig or to sell on your merch page. From larger quantities to bulk, we offer custom CDs no matter what genre of music you play.
We also specialize in making custom DVDs, USBs, bespoke packaging, and much more. Physical media is important now more than ever, and it’s important to express your branding through a product your customer or fan can take home forever. At Disc Makers, it’s our mission to empower artists and musicians to do what they love – and since 1946, we’ve been doing just that!
Do people still use CDs?
Yes! For one, streaming audio quality can’t compare to CD. Plus, CDs are one of the best ways to build fan engagement, and they’re the best way to monetize your music. We offer plenty of CD production options so that you can order CDs for your upcoming gig or to sell on your merch page. From larger quantities to bulk orders, we offer custom CDs no matter what genre of music you play.
We also specialize in making custom DVDs, USBs, and much more. Physical media is important now more than ever, and it’s important to express your branding through a product your customer or fan can take home forever. At Disc Makers, it’s our mission to empower artists to do what they love – and since 1946, we’ve been doing just that!
Which CD packaging is right for me?
From classic CD jewel cases to eco-friendly cardboard sleeves, we offer a variety of options to suit your needs.
- The jewel case is the classic, old-school CD packaging format that fans of the retro look prefer.
- The all-board eco-wallet and the digipak with its plastic tray are made from recycled board stock, and are lighter weight. This makes them a good option to take on the road or for order fulfillment by mail (where jewel cases can easily crack).
- The ultra-lightweight CD jacket, our most affordable format, is perfect for a demo, or even for autographing at your concerts.
All Disc Makers packaging formats can be customized, with multiple foldout panels, multi-page booklets, and even with multi-disc sets. And if you’re looking for an alternative storage option, our USB flash drives can hold audio, video, and any kind of digital content you can imagine. Explore all our disc packaging options and color printing design services to see which is the right fit for you.
Are CDs coming back?
Like vinyl records and ‘90s fashion trends, CDs are finding their way back into our hearts and homes. Not to mention, CDs are still one of the best ways for artists to promote their music and send fans home with their music. On a CD, your songs don’t have a chance of getting lost in the literal shuffle of streaming platforms, giving your fanbase an even bigger way to expand and grow. Plus, our expert mastering services ensure your music has a professional sound, giving your tracks the edge and high quality they need.
But don't just take our word for it! Learn more about the “CD revival” here.