The CD Booklet: Elements to Include in Your Next Release
The sound quality of CDs is among the big selling points, but the CD cover and album booklet are a huge part of the value CDs provide. Read the post.
Disc Manufacturing & Design
A collection of articles from the Disc Makers blog that relate to CD manufacturing and design, including CD album planning and more.
What You Can Learn From K-pop Album Packaging
Dive into the world of K-pop packaging and explore its visual appeal. What lessons can you learn for your next music release? Read the post.
How Are Vinyl Records Made?
It’s amazing that a piece of vinyl can store and play music. Learn how vinyl records are made as you prep for your next vinyl release. Read the post.
Guide to Vinyl Record Sizes, Weight, and Speed
If you’re looking to create and sell your own vinyl albums, here’s a guide to help you understand the different record sizes and weights — with a little history, to boot. Read the post.
Guide to UPC Codes to Sell Your Music
A Universal Product Code (UPC) can help artists track album sales through various distribution channels. Learn how to get a UPC code and track your sales.
Should I Put a Parental Advisory Explicit Content Label on My Album?
Wondering if you should add a parental advisory label to your album with explicit content? Read on to learn the pros and cons of doing so. Read the post.
What’s the Difference Between an EP vs. Album?
The difference between EPs and albums starts with how many songs you have. Learn more about the two formats and how they fit into your music journey. Read the post.
Disc Makers is Still Making CDs (and lots of ‘em)
Disc Makers is still making CDs (and vinyl LPs), and we will continue to manufacture them for as long as you need them. Read the post.
How to make an album cover
Wondering how to make an album cover that stands out? We’ve got tips and advice to help you execute your artistic vision. Read the post.
Happy 40th Anniversary to the CD!
The CD turns 40 this year. We’ve got fun facts, personal anecdotes, and an answer to the mystery of “what was the first CD ever made?” Sorta. Read the post.
Your 90-day record-release plan
This post is excerpted from The 90-Day Album Release guide, which helps you plan and organize all the events and decisions that go into making an album — from day one in the studio to your continuing sales and promotion efforts. Read the post.
Preparing your music for distribution: How to release and sell your music, Part 3
There are many steps to successfully releasing and selling your music, and getting your product prepared and your distribution channels aligned are critical elements of your plan. Read the post.
The art and science of vinyl records
Excerpted from “The Musician’s Guide To Vinyl,” we review a brief history of vinyl records and share some basics when it comes to mixing for your vinyl release. Read the post.
The vinyl manufacturing process at work (watch the video!)
Whatever your relationship to music is, the manufacturing process for CDs and vinyl is just plain cool to see in action. Let’s take a look! Read the post.
Are you going basic or premium?
As the music industry evolves, artists are thinking about physical product in new ways: there’s a split between basic and premium CD packaging and which best reflects their brand. Read the post.