You have worked as a slave trying to complete your album. Now the next step will be to find a great CD duplication company that can press your CD at a good price. Many modern musicians will put their music online where it can be downloaded.
CD-R or CD?
You will need to first consider why you are making the CDs. Do you want to send the copies to radio stations and different labels? Would you like to sell during your shows? It is possible to make a few copies of CD-Rs when you need them. This is important as you will not have to pay for a large quantity at the beginning. It also becomes easier for you to change the order or number of songs in every batch. In case you would like to sell the CDs through the major distributors or retailers, you will require manufactured or replicated discs. When you make this decision, it will be easier to make a choice of a DVD duplication services.
To order for replicated discs, you are supposed to commit for between 500 and 100 copies. It is also advisable to ensure that you get the best quality of the CD-R. To get the better quality, you will need to pay a little bit more. Also ensure that you have recorded the master of the CD-R on a burner that is of top quality as not all burners are equal. Ensure that the CD has being mastered in a leading mastering studio where they will even sequence the track and even help with any refinement that may be necessary.
Graphic design
This is another essential art. When you have an attractive package, it will be easy for you to make a big difference in catching people’s opinion. While you can do the graphic design for yourself or you can ask a friend to do it for you, the most important thing is for you to ensure that you understand the design process. However, it may be advisable to hire a graphic design company. Ensure that before you embark on hiring a graphic design company, the easier it will be for the company to complete the job.
Film & proofs
After you have finished the design, a film and proof will be necessary. The goal of the film is to help in the making of the plate for the purpose of offset printing.
Printers
The printers just like the repricators work best while in large quantities since this is the only way that they can make a profit.