Does your album simply have too much rock and roll goodness to cram onto one CD? Too much for even two CDs? Don’t fret; you have options. They make jewel cases that are standard sized, but have a hinged tray to store another disc. You can even store three CDs in one standard sized jewel case (you won’t have a tray card, though).
If you have even more discs to package with your replicated CD project, you can also use a quad box. The quad box is as thick as two standard sized jewel cases, and it can store anywhere from one to six discs. It’s also useful if you have a booklet that is larger than 28 pages, because that’s the largest booklet you can package with a standard sized jewel case and still get it to close.
Sales rep Adam Wachter shows the different multi-disc jewel cases available:
When you receive a quote for a CD duplication package, you’re going to notice these numbers describing the printed insert: 4/4, 4/1, or in some cases, 4/0.
These numbers refer to the color print on each side of your paper insert. When an insert is printed four over one (4/1), the four means full color and the one means black and white. A 4/1 insert is full color on one side with black and white printing on the other side.
How much would you pay for a CD Package at COPYCATS Media? In these challenging economic times, we decided to let the free markets decide the price. We’re auctioning off a 1000 retail-ready CD replcation package on eBay. Bid now and potentially save hundreds of dollars on your next CD project! Check it out here
Are you an independent musician who is recording and releasing a new album? Get your album professionally replicated, printed, and packaged by COPYCATS Media. Your CD copies will be pressed from a glass master, meaning they are of the highest quality. This is a full, post-production package. If you record an album, we’ll handle everything else, including audio mastering and graphic design. The entire package includes the following:
1000 replicated CDs from a glass master
Full color, off-set imprint on the disc face
4 panel, full-color printed insert with tray card
Jewel case packaging with choice of a black or clear tray
Top spine sticker and barcode
Full assembly and poly-wrap
Free ground shipping within the United States
Free graphic design
Regular retail price for this full package would be nearly $2,000! Here’s your chance to get an outstanding low price on a full CD package.
The winning bidder may redeem this service when they are ready. It does not have to be used immediately. For example, if the winner does not plan to record a new CD until next year, they can get the design and manufacturing done at that time.
The winning bidder will receive all of the services/items listed above. Other options are available (expedited shipping, larger quantity, audio mastering, etc.), but will come at an additional fee.
When ordering a CD replication package with jewel cases, you have a choice between using a clear or black tray. If you opt for the clear tray, you can also print on the inside of your tray card. Actually, you can print on the inside of your tray card if you opt for a black tray, but it won’t be visible.
Sales rep Adam Wachter shows some examples:
For more informational videos, please visit our YouTube page.
The question I have is this: are these applications used only by existing fans, or do they actually reach out to new listeners? I think it depends on the application. Artists like Lady Gaga have their apps instantly featured in the iTunes application store, and as a result sail right to the top of the most downloaded list. This portrays the image that their music must be good. A consumer does not even need to download the application. Just by seeing the artist on the list of most downloaded applications, they will remember their name.
Apple has always been quick to promote musicians like this, but what if you’re not as popular as Lady Gaga or The Jonas Brothers? In this case, its less likely that your app will take off. Without being promoted by Apple or having a fan base that will immediately go download your application, there is not much chance of growing your audience from the app store. Most features included in these applications are bonus content that fans want, such as interviews, new tracks, exclusive music videos, etc. Consumers simply will not want to pay money for these things unless they are already fans. For this reason, in my opinion, the app store cannot help grow your fame, unless you already have a reasonableamount of following, or are featured by Apple themselves.
You can get jewel cases in two basic sizes: standard and slim. The slim jewel case is half as thick as the standard sized jewel case, which will make for a lighter package and save storage space. However, the slim jewel case can not display a tray card, so your package will have less print space.
Watch the short video below to hear Ricky Coles explain the differences between these two types of jewel cases:
COPYCATS Media is now releasing a series of video blogs made by the Sales Reps themselves to explain various tricky or hard to understand aspects of your CD Duplication project.
The first video blog in our series is by Zac Boyd, explaining the different inserts available for jewel cases.
Check out our YouTube Page for more instructional videos.
The Twin Cities are never short on musical talent, and Sounds of Blackness is proof of that. The Grammy Award-winning group crosses multiple genres by infusing gospel, jazz, soul, R&B, and hip hop.
Founded in 1969 at Macalester College in St Paul, Sounds of Blackness have released 11 records, including the album, The Evolution of Gospel, whichreceived a Grammy in 1992. Their newest release, The 3rd Gift: Story, Song, and Spirit, will hit stores on August 25th. It includes a mix brand new songs along with some traditional songs and a new recording of the hit, “Optimistic.”
If you want to check them out before their new album hits stores, they will be making TV appearances on local TV news shows in the Twin Cities. Here’s where you can see them:
August 15th, 9 AM on KSTP-TV’s Morning Show with Sheletta Brundidge
August 24th, 10 AM on KARE 11-TV’s Minnesota Showcase
They will also be holding CD Release party at the Mall of America on August 25th. Come down to the Rotunda at 6:30 PM. The performance is free and open to the public. You can check out the video below to hear a new recording of “Optimistic,” which will be on their new album.
Usually, an artist who signs with a record label has their music controlled by the record label. One label/artist is changing that up.
I came across an article over at TechDirt.com about a musical group who is not signing to a label, a label is signing to them. Basically, the group Blue Scholars has hired a label, Duck Down, to advertise and perform other duties served by the label, but the group retains all rights and creative control of their music. Additionally, Blue Scholars have partnered with Caffe Vita . Caffe Vita is a popular Cafe that will fund Blue Scholars and provide insight on distribution and advertising.
Is this the start to a new method of dealing with record labels? Is this a practical way for record labels to operate? Is the record labels place in the music industry changing.
I say yes, hesitantly. I think that this model is more practical than one where the record label takes control of the music. In fact, a method like this could even encourage competition between record labels, making it a better market for artists.
So what sets this so called “record label” apart from just an advertising company? Its not clear in the article, but my best guess is that there are distribution benefits that come along with the record label. Additionally, record labels have experience in the music industry that a new artist would lack. You can check out the full article here.
According to Business Week, Apple is currently talking with major record labels about the possiblity of more than just music being sold with an album.
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It does not seem that this will benefit the average artist until Apple makes the service avalible to more than just popular record labels. However, when it does, internet music sales can be taken to another level. Instead of only providing consumers with a music single, artists would be able to provide their listeners with lyrics, info about the band, short clips, pictures etc. The possibilities are endless. Check out the article here.
Leave a comment and let us know if, as an artist, you would provide consumers with more than just music on iTunes.
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Is this the start to a new method of dealing with record labels? Is this a practical way for record labels to operate? Is the record labels place in the music industry changing.