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CD Packaging

If you’re not focusing on CD packaging, then you’re F)*&^ed!

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Share Humans are like magpies. We like pretty things. If your CD packaging stands out, there’s a change we would want to pick it up and maybe even buy it. Don’t roll your eyes now. I know 2008, 2009- in fact a lot of 2000-sucked for a lot of us. The industry has changed. Digital [...]

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18 January 2012

james James Hill

Smashable CD Packaging- Perfect for Relieving Stress!

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ShareBreak It is a body and mind relaxation kit that contains a meditation CD. The wonderful thing about this CD packaging is that before you can check the goodies inside, you have to literally break it. So flex your muscles and crack your knuckles and get ready to give this CD case a good smashin. [...]

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16 January 2012

Marion Isobel Marion Isobel

Kick-Ass Collectors Edition Packaging of Kick-Ass Video Games!

ShareI’m no gamer- in fact I do hate games because I believe they promote laziness and violence. Yes, I’m unpleasant like that. But I do love collector’s edition packaging! So much that it made me forget my hatred for video games. If you’re looking for a perfect gift for a gamer in your life or [...]

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9 January 2012

Chris Bauer Chris Bauer

Be Strategic With Your CD Artwork (or How Weezer Uses CD Packaging Effectively)

ShareBefore we talk about CD packaging, let me first convince you why branding is necessary for musicians. Some of you might wonder why you need to create a marketing plan when your music should be the only basis for your music career. I know some of you do not want to think about marketing because [...]

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5 January 2012

Marion Isobel Marion Isobel

Creative CD & Vinyl Invitations

ShareAre you a music freak who’s about to celebrate your 25th birthday? Or, are you about to get hitched with a person whom you share your love for music? Then, you might get inspired by these cute CD and vinyl invites. Vinyl- looking CD Invitations These custom screen printed invites may look like a vinyl [...]

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4 January 2012

Marion Isobel Marion Isobel

Music Packaging Roundup 2011

ShareBosco-Spectrum Gold bubble wrap for this golden girl’s promo EP. Shidlas- Saliami Postmodern The CD is vacuumed like real salami and the sticker with contents is like it would be from a meat shop. Money Mark- Brand New Tomorrow The CD label artwork below is one of the most visually appealing CD label artwork I’ve [...]

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23 December 2011

Chris Bauer Chris Bauer

Best of the Best- Our top 10 Articles of 2011

ShareBranding Yourself as a Musician- A Checklist Branding and promoting your band is not like selling Avon products or vacuum cleaners. Here is a list of things a band should have if you want to brand your band and make a career out of your craft. 6 Reasons People are Buying Vinyl Records Again According to industry [...]

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23 December 2011

Marion Isobel Marion Isobel

How to Create a Buzz for Your CD Packaging

ShareAs a new artist releasing an album for the first time, it is one of your goals to get as much attention as possible. You are willing to experiment and do whatever it takes in order for people to talk about your album, your gigs, your posters, and of course, let’s not forget- your CD [...]

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20 December 2011

Marion Isobel Marion Isobel

Funny Santa Album Covers

ShareTis the season to be jolly…and funny, apparently. Many artists make Holiday albums each year and maybe nothing spells Christmas better than S-A-N-T-A. Of course, there has to be some twist for the artwork to get attention. If they just place a regular goodie-goodie santa, no one would bother to pick up their CDs. They [...]

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18 December 2011

Chris Bauer Chris Bauer

CD/DVD: 8 Eye-Popping Pop-Up Packaging

ShareIf you love films and music and you like owning beautiful objects made out of paper, here are some CD and DVD packaging that will make your eyes pop. Flight of the Conchords One of the coolest bands and coolest CD packaging I’ve seen. The artwork is made of hard paper that has a gorgeous, [...]

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6 December 2011

Marion Isobel Marion Isobel

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