Bulk CD Replication- pressed cds, glass mastered with test disc and 5C offset printing, available with or without packaging

custom cd packaging and manufacturing
eco-friendly cd replication and packaging
cd manufacturing with test discs

DVD Manufacturing

CD Manufacturing

Mini CD & Mini DVD

Recordables

Art Department

Bulk CD Replication (pressed discs, glass mastered, no packaging)

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Did you know that we specialize in premium cd & dvd packaging? Do be sure to check out our printed packaging options. They are really unique! CD & DVD minijackets, wallets, mailers, pop-ups, recycled, natural fiberboard, custom tray style, foam hubs, cases, boxes and completely custom, premium feature film packaging...You visualize it, we'll make it!

Welcome to the product sheet for bulk CD replication. This price sheet is for glass mastered CDs (pressed discs, manufactured CDs) in bulk (i.e., no packaging). Lots of packaging options are available if you'd like them.

For DVD, please visit our DVD Manufacturing Site.
For 8cm MINI or SPECIALITY CD & DVDs (business card cds, rectangular card cds, round mini cds, round mini dvds, or clear substrate cds or new mini DVDs, please visit our Businesscard CD, Mini CD Replication Site. For Recordable cdr silkscreening, please visit our CDR Site.

Art Files & Templates
All major graphics program files are accepted, Mac and Windows. A full array of art templates available at the Art Department
Don't see the exact package? - please ask, we have more! And if we don't have it, we can make it , we love custom packaging!.

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See our procedure and what's included with each order.

CD Replication in Bulk or with Unprinted Packaging - Build a Package

Instructions: To build your package, choose quantity, disc, packaging, and assembly. Your final product can be modified to add extra discs, customized with special printing effects, modify packaging style, add booklets, etc. Feel free to use Project Notes below for clarification or if you get stuck.

Eco-friendly paper stock options for all printed items

Quantity

1000 (minimum order)	20,000	2,000,000
2000	50,000	3,000,000
3000	100,000
5000	500,000	Other
10,000	1,000,000

Disc (manufacturing & 5C offset printing)

One Disc: 12 cm CD (Pressed) 12 cm Clear Substrate CD 12 cm CDR (Recordable) 8cm Mini CD Multi-Disc Set Discs: Multi-Disc Set Type of Disc(s): Please specify type of disc(s) and number of each type you need in each set. Some Examples: 1 CD / 1 DVD-9, 7 CD titles, 1 mini CD & 1 mini DVD	Disc Manufacturing Includes the manufacturing / data replication / pressing of discs from your supplied master.	Disc Types Pressed discs- injection molding, (i.e., substrate is poured out into mold), metal layer with data is formed with metal stamper (made from glass master made from client master). 12cm discs are standard size discs, full data size. Clear Substrate Discs - uses a mini disc mask with clear substrate out to the edges. Data Size will be small (190MB), physical size the same as a standard full size cd. (SeeClear Substrate CD) Recordable Discs - made with a special recordable layer substrate. Has no data but comes with printing. Ready to burn. Use for special needs such as frequently changing data (note - more expensive than pressed). Mini Discs - 8cm discs, (8cm / Mini Disc site.)
	Disc Printing Up to 5-color offset from your art file (film production included). If you're not familiar with this, 5C is full color (many replicators allow only 3 in the price) and Offset Printing is the highest quality (gorgeous picture discs, almost always an extra charge - it's free here, part of our way of making sure these are WOW discs.)
	Proof discs Provided (pressed & printed) for your approval. We set up the press and manufacture & print your proof disc. It is the only way to make absolutely certain that it's perfect. We'll send to you for approval.

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Films - disc and packaging

Films, Disc & packaging

included

Films
We produce film for your project to ensure the highest possible quality printing on disc & packaging.

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Proof Set

Proof Set

included

Proof Set
Printed test disc with data for you to test, and a color matchprint to check packaging art. Proof Set is FedEx'd to you. No need to return, it just needs your approval.

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Packaging

Bulk Packed (no packaging)

Unprinted Packaging

Paper Window

Plastic Sleeve, vinyl sleeve

Self Adhesive Sleeves, Adhesivepak

C-Shells / Clamshells

Printed Packaging

Need custom printed packaging? You can tell us what you need in the Project Notes area (bottom of this form), or you can pop over to the specific product sheet/quote request form:

CDs in Plastic Cases (traditional retail packaging)
Multiple CD Sets
CDs in Jewelcases
CDs in DVD Boxes
CDs in Clear DVD Boxes
Multi CDs in Slipcase Sets
CDs with Custom Tray or Hub Packaging
CDs in Custom Digipak Packaging
CDs in Tall Custom Digipak Packaging
Eco-tray-pks
Tall Clear View Packs
CDs in Snapper Boxes
CDs w/ Recycled & Hubs
Multi-CD Digipak Packaging

CDs with Jacket Packaging
CD Minijackets
CD Minijackets with Spines
CDs in Jackets
Fiberboard CD Jackets
CDs in Mailers
CDs in PopUp Paks
CD in Tall Jackets
CDs in Wide Jackets
DVD Greeting Cards
CD Hangtags
CD Portfolios
Multi-Disc Jacket Sets
CDs with Box Packaging
CDs in Software Boxes

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Choose Your Paper Stock

Paper	Standard Coated
	Recycled
	Fiberboard

Special Paper Stock

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Assembly

Insertion of disc & shrinkwrap.

Insertion of disc & NO shrinkwrap.

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Final Product

This is your Package, final product (discs & packaging & assembly) ready to be shipped. You may want to modify it, or work on the schedule

Modify / Customize your Package

There are many modifications that can be made. Pocket styles & designs are easily modified, often without charges. Special printing effects can also be added.

Work on Rush Schedule

Standard schedule is 2-3 weeks proofing / production. Rush schedules are available, without charges. We'll need to know dates.

Distribution Details

Do you need address stickers, barcodes (complimentary) or distribution help?

Finished - Jump to Submit Request

OK! I'm done for now and just need the production costs please!

Finishing Touches and Modifications

Designs are easily modified -- we manufacture printed packaging from scratch, so it's easy! If you don't see a variation that fits your needs, it's not because we can't do it - we've just run out of room on the web page! Feel free to click one of these items below, and/or use the project notes box to describe your project needs.

Choose the thumbhole style you prefer... Changing thumbhole style has no effect on the price

Pocket Thumbhole
Standard

Pocket Thumbhole
Deep

Pocket Thumbhole
Half-Moon

Pocket Thumbhole
Wide

Pocket Thumbhole
Hourglass

Pocket Thumbhole
None

Choose the Disc or Literature attachment style you prefer...

Disc Slot
Literature Slot
Business Card Slot

Literature Pocket
Diagonal

Foam Hub
(Attach disc without pockets or trays)

Glued-in
Booklet

Choose type of printed insert you need...

2pp Insert

4pp Folder

8pp and Larger Stapled Booklet
(show no. panels below)

Roll-Up Booklet
(show no. panels below)

Accordian Booklet
(show no. panels below)

Gatefold Booklet
(show no. panels below)

Number of panels in the booklet/insert:
Note: A panel is one printed face. A simple card would be 2 panel (2pp)

Colors: 4C/1C 4C/4C

Choose any other features here...

Mailer Zipper
Single Use

Reusable
Mailer Closure

Velcro Closure

Tear-Off Postcard

Slipcase
Top Loading Tube

Slipcase
Side Loading Tube

Slipcase
Side Loading Box

Slipcase
Side Loading Box
with Thumbholes

Diecut Window in slipcase

Finishes:
Varnish
Spot UV / Spot Gloss

Finishes:
Varnish
Matte Finish

Finishes:
Varnish
High Gloss Lamination

Reverse Printing

Prints on the back of the paper stock, an alternative to the standard look of white inner spines or interiors of pockets

Lined Spines

Even better than reverse printing, this puts full quality printing on some or all inside spines.

Finishes:
Special and Metallic Inks

Finishes:
Hot Foil Stamping
gold, silver, etc.

Finishes:
Embossing
(raised / relief)

Work on Rush Schedule

Master Ready Date		I can upload master

Art Ready Date		I can upload art

In-Hand Need Date		Is there a backup date at an alternate address?
Proofing Needs

Distribution Details

Do you have a distribution partner preference that you'd like us to include and drop ship cds to?	Yes - this one: Or if you prefer to handle that later after the quote, you certainly can - just know that this is available	We offer a large number of distribution partners (over ten). Go to our distribution page and see if any of them are right for your project. They vary from audio to film titles, some help take orders and do the fulfillment, some let you take the orders and do shipping, some help with promotion to major sources, and some help with financing (independent films for example). We can drop ship to them or cover inclusion fees for you.
Do you have a bulk mailing permit and want us to drop off at post office?	Yes: USPS-A Guide to Mailing
Do you need dress labels or stickers or envelopes?	Yes:

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"Send Quote Request" will get the ordering process started by sending an email to us. We'll be in touch with you, either by phone or email, to get details, shipping, and schedule squared away.