CD Duplication: Top 3 Causes of Delay
Issues with the Master format If you think doing your master content all by yourself is a practical thing to do because it can save you a lot of dollars, well think again. CD duplication complain that many of their clients are mastering CDs in a DIY manner hoping to save a few dollars only […]
CD Packaging of the Week: Roots Manuva meets Wrong Tom – “Duppy Writer”
Musicians: Roots Manuva and DJ/Producer Wrong Tom Album: Duppy Writer Year: 2010 CD Designer: Tony McDermott When I first saw this CD packaging, two things instantly came to mind- Archie comics and Casper the friendly Ghost (the Movie). The floating guy (Roots Manuva) does look a bit like Chuck Clayton from Archies, don’t you agree? […]
CD Packaging: 5 Catchy Album Cover Design Concepts
A kick-ass CD Packaging artwork has the ability to stop on our tracks and actually hold the CD to examine it closer. Then we say “hmmm…interesting”, examine it more, then buy it or put it back. But definitely when we get home, the band’s name sticks to our head…then we google it, maybe tweet about […]
CD Duplication: 6 Ways to Cut-Down CD Duplication Expenses
As an indie artist, you try as much as possible to cut-down or eliminate your expenses in whatever way you can even when it comes to CD duplication. You do not want to shell out a lot of money with your album only to sell 50 copies. Yes, you love your music but you have […]
CD Packaging: Dos & Don’ts of Designing CD Covers
So you have spent plenty of nights wracking your brains out for the most awesome CD packaging ever created in history. Poor you! But I am sure that it would all be worth it once you see people’s “wow, cool!” expressions when they see your CD packaging. You realized just how important CD packaging is […]
CD Packaging of the Week: Elyjah’s Planet Planet
Client | Elyjah Artwork | Zwölf : www.zwoelf.net Production | Kieran Joel Styling | Leena Zimmermann German designers Zwölf fired pellets into the CD covers of Elyjah’s latest album, Planet, Planet(Klimbim Records/Cargo). These guys surely had a lot of fun shooting all 2,000 covers and receiving 2 prestigious awards afterward. This CD packaging won Gold at the European Design Award […]
CD Packaging: Brian Eno’s “Small Craft On A Milk Sea” Box Set
Brian Eno has a new album called “Small Craft on a Milk Sea” which will be released on November 2. When you check their site, it’s interesting (but not a surprise) that it tells more about the creative packaging than the actual music. Fans of Eno’s art will appreciate the evocative artworks by Eno himself, […]
CD Packaging: Which Type of Packaging Suits My Project?
Sure you can place your CD or DVD in any packaging that you like- if you’re not going to distribute it. But if your project is for mass distribution-say if you’ll use it as a marketing tool, a product demo, etc- then you better know what type of packaging is appropriate for it. Music Demo […]
CD Packaging: Album Art with GUNS
Last week, I compiled album artwork with CIGARETTES. To match the macho bad-assness of the cigarettes, I compiled album art with guns for this week. Since I’m researching about everything music packaging almost everyday, I decided to compile covers with similar themes For example: CD covers with animals in it, with electronic organs, with robots, […]
Why Choose CD Wallets
When it comes to storing and distributing your music, the choice of packaging can make a significant difference, which is why opting to put your CD in wallet packaging is a smart decision. CD wallets offer a compact, stylish, and cost-effective solution for artists looking to duplicate and share their music. In this article, we […]