LnL Recording is an authorized studio partner with Disc Makers - one of the top CD replication/duplication companies in the industry.
| Before we go any further, let me explain something.
Replication and Duplication mean the
same thing but the words have different meanings when it comes to compact disc
production.
Replication refers to the commercial style discs which involve a sophisticated plastic molding and manufacturing process. Generally speaking, compact discs you buy at any large retail store have been replicated. Replication is the way to go if you're considering a large production run of 1000 pieces or more. Check out this video if you want to see the entire manufacturing process. Duplication refers to CD-R (recordable) type compact discs which are created with standard CD-R burners. CD-R duplication is also referred to as "short run duplication" because typically they are produced in smaller quantities (anywhere from say, 10 to 300 piece runs). Check out this video for an example of the duplication process. |
Following are some basic Disk Makers packaging options for quick reference.
These are all replicated discs. There is an on-line quotation system so you
can pick and choose the best options for your needs and then get an immediate price
quotation. These prices do not include shipping. I would double-check the
prices on-line to make sure. Most of these prices are accurate as of Jan 2012.
1000 pcs in Jewel cases, color on-disc printing, 2 panel color insert (just a single card containing the CD cover artwork on the front side and song titles/liner notes on the inside), tray liner (the card that appears on the back of the CD jewel case), shrink wrap: $999
1000 pcs in Jewel cases, color on-disc printing, 4 page booklet, tray liner, shrink wrap: $1099 (note: you can get up to 32 page booklets for additional cost)
1000 pcs, in Digipaks (folded cardboard CD cases with a glued-on inner plastic CD tray and full artwork), color on-disc printing: $999
1000 pcs Eco-wallet (folded cardboard jacket with an inner cardboard pouch for the CD), color on-disc printing: $899
1000 pcs Jackets (just a simple cardboard jacket), color on-disc printing $799
1000 pcs Bulk package (just the CDs shrink wrapped in stacks of 100), color on-disc printing $499
Working Band bundle: 1000 CDs in 4-color Digipak, 100 download cards, 100 posters, CD & download sales via CD Baby, 3' x 5' banner, commemorative plaque, $1,229
Deluxe Jewel Case bundle: 1000 CDs in standard jewel cases, 100 download cards, 300 posters, CD/download sales via CD Baby $1,099 (there are other bundle packages to choose from)
Short run duplication options (CD-R recordable discs)
100 CD-Rs on a spindle with color on-disc printing $99
25 CD-R's in slimline cases with on-disc printing and color insert $100
100 CD-Rs in slimline cases with on-disc printing and color insert: $186
100 CD-Rs in standard jewel cases, color on-disc printing, 4 page color booklet, tray liner and shrink wrap: $229
100 CD-R's in Eco-Wallets $299
100 CD-Rs in full-color cardboard jackets (black only printing on the disc) $229
Click here for Disk Makers short-run duplication on-line quotation and ordering service. You can pick and choose the options you want and get an immediate quotation. The entire order can be done through their on-line system. They offer various turn-around times (including 24 hour turn).
Again, these are all basic package prices which don't include shipping charges. There are quite a few options in terms of artwork, packaging, turn-around and shipping so it pays to check out their website for more information. Disk Makers also provides graphic design services starting at $290 if you need help with artwork. And they have an in-house audio mastering studio in case you wanted to have them do the final mastering and CD authoring for you.
Disk Makers also sells the CD-R duplication machines and blank media if you want to "roll your own".
Just based on past experience, it makes sense to give yourself a one month lead time on the larger replication orders. That gives you time to make sure that everything is good to go. I would consider requesting proof sheets on any artwork involved just to make sure the cover and disc artwork look exactly the way you want it.
Good luck and much success to you!