7 Creative (and one icky!) Vinyl Records
Here are some of the most creative and unusual vinyl records ever released in the 21st century. We therefore conclude that there is absolutely no limit when it comes to designing vinyl records. GLITTER VINYL RECORD The 7″ EP from Dads, titled Pretty Good, had a limited pressing of 100 copies on clear vinyl with rainbow […]
Examples of really good-looking round CD packaging
There are so many ways to package a CD than just putting it in a standard jewel case. A round CD packaging is one of them. It could be made of tin or thick cardboard or even wood. What’s so wonderful about them is that they’re unique so they’ll definitely stand out over the average […]
Five CD Packaging Options for Multi-Disc Projects
If you have a multi-disc project, say a 10-year album compilation, you have to think how you will package your discs because it won’t definitely be like the regular CD jewel case. It has to have enough room for your discs to sleep comfortably in. Here are some of the options for multi-disc CD/DVD projects […]
Six don’ts when releasing music
Congratulations and good luck! You are about to enter a new phase in your music career. Releasing music and putting yourself and your music out there, for the public to consume and love, is not an easy feat. Aside from the creative aspects of perfecting your music, you have to do a lot of other […]
Album Launch Publicity Gimmicks of Famous Artists
Last week, we featured a band who launched their single by putting it in USB sticks, tying them to helium balloons, and setting them free. Someone from Twitter pointed out that the concept is not original, that it has been done by Jack White months back- but with flexi-discs. So I Googled it and yes, it’s true. […]
Disc Applications for Businesses and Why They Work
Regardless of the sector that your business caters to, odds are you have been missing out on a major marketing tool: disks. CDs and DVDs are powerhouse promotional tools that venture deeper into a company’s mission and offerings than traditional advertising. When it comes to communication within a company, disks are an effective medium for […]
10 Commandments for Laying-out CD Artwork
When we design CD artwork, it seems like a very easy task but in fact, there are so many things you can do wrong which could make you start from scratch again, or worse…have really bad prints! Before you create a huge mistake, here are some things you should bear in mind: I. Thou shalt […]
Top 5 CD Packages for Photographers on a Budget
Are you a photographer looking for a good-looking case to put your projects or portfolio? I bet you’re looking for the cheapest ones that don’t look,well…cheap. We present to you 5 of our most popular CD cases for photographers. CD JACKET WITH GLUE STRIP If you’re looking for the most affordable but still classy CD […]
To Duplicate or to Replicate?
Not too many people know that there are 2 kinds of manufacturing discs- replication and duplication. And those that know sometimes get confused and use the terms interchangeably. Their literal definitions may be nearly identical, but in practice they are extremely different. Here are some of the basic differences between CD replication and CD duplication that […]
4 Musts of CD Packaging
As they say, music alone will not sell. CD Packaging design is one of the reasons why the hard format is still alive. When everyone is going digital, it is wise to offer fans something that cannot be downloaded. Do not just give them forgettable album artwork – give them something that’s so awesome that […]