Zines: Albums released in CD+Magazines combo
Album releases in CD+Magazine combos have been around for several years. This release is known as the “Zine Album Version” of an album release. This usually comes with a zine book with tons of pictures, sometimes it also has the songs’ lyrics as well as some words from the artist. This CD combo may have […]
It’s 2022…what is this CD revival that they’re talking about?
Just when we’re sure that the CD is dead—as more people are opting for streaming and vinyl in recent years—we now see it coming back again in 2022! CD sales has risen for the first time in almost two decades! That small increase is making us hopeful. Without data, we can only guess why there’s […]
15 of the Prettiest Vinyl, Cassette, and CD Bundles
We love analog (and CDs) and we love well executed designs so whenever we see bundles of merch, cassette, and CD, our hearts pound a little faster and we feel immense joy knowing that music and design are still alive and well. Here, we share to you some of the coolest custom vinyl records, custom […]
CD Packaging: Proyecto Gritos (Screaming Project)
Design: Claudio Corrales Location: Costa Rica Project Type: Produced Client: Felipe Solis – Musician (Guitarist) Product Launch Location: Global Packaging Contents: Music Packaging Substrate / Materials: Paper, acetate Printing Process: Litho Printing Joy and sadness are together in humanity, this shapes the Latin American being from his ancestors. Beyond a genetic mixture, memory brings the history […]
CD Packaging: Land in Sicht by Oomph!
We here at Unified are obsessed with beautiful CD packaging. We’ve been making creative releases since 2008 and lovely packaging has become an obsession of ours. We even have a Pinterest page dedicated to all things media packaging. If you want to make a really badass album with cool CD packaging, get a quote or shoot us an […]
CD and Merch Bundles That Totally Rock
We love CD and merch bundles not only because they can instantly grab our attention, they also add more value to the individual item so that 2+2= 5. There are so many advantages to bundling your CD and merch items that it would be a pity if you won’t try it at least once. If […]
CD Packaging: Ways to Add Oomph to CD Jewel Cases
CD Jewel cases are considered as passé —a thing of the past. Everyone today wants to release in digipaks and fancy packaging and if they do release in a CD jewel case, they often overcompensate in the CD artwork. But the jewel case is actually one kickass CD packaging if paired with a brilliant concept. […]
CD Packaging: Pjus – Słowowtóry
Creative Agency: UVMW Creative Direction, Design: Kasia Michalak, Jacek Walesiak Collages: Jacek Walesiak / Kasia Michalak Photos: Aleksandra Pavoni Project Type: Produced, Commercial Work Client: Alkopoligamia Location: Warsaw, Poland Packaging Contents: Music Packaging Substrate / Materials: Paper Printing Process: Offset + Screen Printing We here at Unified are obsessed with beautiful CD packaging. We’ve been […]
Beautifully Foil Stamped CD & DVD Cases
Foil stamping is a specialty printing process that uses heat, pressure, metal dies and foil film. A foil stamped CD/DVD packaging will shine and pop from afar, but use it sparingly, a little goes a long way. Here are some of the most beautiful foil stamped CD and DVD packaging: AMOK- ATOMS FOR PEACE The […]
Foil Wrap as an Awesome Add-on to Your CD Packaging
The foil pack may seem like it’s something that only goes well with a box of cereal or a bag of chips. However,take a look at how foil packs are used as CD packaging. Awesome or what? Audible Visions Foil CD Packaging The foil bubble wrap not only gives this album a bit of sleek, industrial look, it […]