Professionally manufactured CDs for album releases, record labels, retail distribution and larger production runs.
Our replication service uses glass mastering to produce factory-pressed discs from your approved master. Available from 500 copies, with custom disc printing and a choice of professional packaging.
Choose professional packaging for your factory-pressed CDs. Whether you’re preparing a retail album, a record label release or a large promotional campaign, we offer packaging options to suit your project and distribution requirements.
A compact and cost-effective packaging choice for bulk CD distribution. Custom printed card wallets are suitable for promotional campaigns, commercial releases and projects where lightweight packaging is preferred.
Premium packaging for retail albums, record label releases and special editions. Printed Digipaks combine high-quality cardboard artwork with a clear disc tray, creating an attractive finished product for commercial distribution.
A traditional packaging format for commercial album releases and large production runs. Standard jewel cases accommodate printed booklets and rear inlays, offering a familiar presentation for retail and music distribution.
Planning a large order, multi-disc release or specialist packaging? Request a quotation based on your project requirements.
Factory-pressed CDs are manufactured using a precision process that reproduces your approved audio or data master across the entire production run. Here’s how it works.
Your approved master is used to create a glass master. The digital information is recorded onto a specially prepared glass surface using a laser.
A metal stamper is produced from the glass master. It forms the data pattern in polycarbonate as each disc is injection-moulded.
A thin metallic layer is applied so the disc can be read by a CD player. A protective lacquer is then added to complete the disc structure.
Discs receive their custom printed artwork and undergo production checks. They’re then assembled into your chosen packaging, ready for dispatch.
Your approved master is used to create the glass master for the entire production run. Carefully check all content and metadata before authorising manufacturing.
A production-ready DDP image is commonly used for replicated audio CDs. Confirm the final track sequence, gaps, ISRCs and any CD-Text information, where applicable, before approving the master.
Supply an approved CD-ROM master image in the required manufacturing format. Verify the complete file structure and test any software or interactive content on its intended systems.
Supply your approved disc and packaging artwork using the correct templates, bleed and safe areas.
Planning a factory-pressed CD release of 500 copies or more? Tell us your required quantity, disc format and packaging. We’ll help confirm the manufacturing specifications and prepare a quotation for your project.
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