6 Things You Need to Know About Self Releasing an Album
So you want to release a record without the help of any label? You want to be the captain of your ship where no one dictates what direction you should go or what “uniform” to wear. Every band is doing it nowadays so why can’t you, right? Of course! With determination and a hell lot […]
10 Elegant Wooden CD Cases
If you’re looking for an elegant CD case or CD packaging for your wedding CD invite or promotional CD, nothing beats wooden CD cases when it comes to elegance. Great for wedding CDs, collector’s edition DVDs, and other special CDs or DVDs that would need a really special case. Presentation CD/DVD Case made in Cedar […]
Album Launch Publicity Gimmicks of Famous Artists
Last week, we featured a band who launched their single by putting it in USB sticks, tying them to helium balloons, and setting them free. Someone from Twitter pointed out that the concept is not original, that it has been done by Jack White months back- but with flexi-discs. So I Googled it and yes, it’s true. […]
So…the CD is dead? The trick is to Diversify.
“Who the fart are still buying CDs? It’s not 1993! Who would want the square-ish bulky thing with only 12-16 tracks when there’s the no-weight, no –mass (and some no-cost) Spotify? Let’s just skip the CD and go digital full-force.” Not the wisest decision, buddy. Apparently, many still buy the good ‘ole compact disc. Sure, […]
CD PACKAGING DESIGN: Gabby Young and Other Animals – The Band Called Out For More
We here at Unified are obsessed with beautiful CD packaging. We’ve been making creative releases since 2008 and lovely packaging has become an obsession of ours. We even have a Pinterest page dedicated to all things media packaging. If you want to make a really badass album with cool CD packaging, get a quote or shoot us an […]
Why Design and Print Your Own CD Case?
If you have a small project and you want to make your own CD packaging instead of having them done with a CD replication company like ours, then we suggest you do it right. Technology has made it possible for all music enthusiasts to create their own tunes directly out of their home. What happens […]
The Ins and Outs of CD Duplication
Despite the digital shift, when a new album comes out, countless fans still flock to the stores or go online to buy a physical copy of the music. Thus, CD duplication is not a dead art. In fact, artists worldwide still rely on companies to copy their music onto discs, package it, and distribute the […]
Customized CD Cardboard Jackets for Branding and Promotional Use
Since most music and audio recordings are available digitally these days, there appears to be hardly any more need for a physical medium like a CD. However, having a physical copy can be extremely useful especially if you are trying to promote your music or brand. Having a customized CD cardboard jacket to go with […]
CD Packaging: Sigur Ros – Með Suð Book
This Sigur Ros CD Packaging is one of the dandiest we’ve seen in a while. It comes with plenty of stuff to tinker and explore like a book and a film plate. Artist: Sigur Rós Album: Með Suð Í Eyrum Við Spilum Endalaust Label: EMI Year: 2008 Design: All tour photography by Eva Vermandel; still […]
How to Make CD Packaging That Calls Attention and Sells
CD packaging is very important if you’re going to release an album. Why? Well…the packaging of a product is the first thing a consumer will see. First impressions matter. Regardless of the product you are distributing, the right packaging goes a long way toward winning you that sale. Be unique. When someone walks into a […]