You shouldn't have to go all over town to complete your recording project. We are committed to providing high-quality, affordable service in all areas of music production. And that includes CD duplication and replication. Some basic prices are listed below.

But first, a little explanation of the choices available in both duplicationand printing.

DUPLICATION: How are CD copies made?

There are two distinct process for making copies of your CD. The first method, usually referred to as CD-R DUPLICATION is essentially the same as what is commonly called burning a cd. The difference here is that companies that duplicate CDs professionally can do large quantities in a short time frame, and they can supply artwork or priniting on the surface of the CD.

The second process for making CD copies is usually referred to as REPLICATION or stamping. This is the method used on all CDs available for retail purchase. CD replication is a manufacturing process wherein the digital data (music) is "stamped" onto a raw CD. The CD is then treated and coated for protection. Artwork can later be silkscreened onto the surface of the disc.

What does this coded printing jargon mean?

Standard CD artwork consists of 3 separate entities: booklet, tray card, and the on-disc artwork (CD imprint).

The booklet contains the front cover and any additional pages. These "pages" are counted by number of printed sides (1 page, printed front and back = 2 pages, etc.).

The tray card includes the back cover and the folds that appear up both thin spines of the CD.

On disc artwork is printed on the CD surface itself.

The printed colors are often listed as "4/0", "4/1", "4/4", etc. These numbers refer to the number of colors used in printing. 4-color (CMYK) printing basically means standard full color. The 4 ink colors are blended together in different combinations to make up the rest of the colors. 1-color generally means black ink, and 0-color refers to a blank page.

So, a couple of examples to try and clarify...

A 4/0 tray card would be the back cover and spines in full color with a blank inside back cover.

A 2-page 4/1 booklet would consist of a one page full color front cover with black and white on the other side (inside front).

With all that in mind, a partial price list follows...

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All prices are for spindled CD's. Labels and jewel cases are extra.

Quantities over 100 may be outsourced.