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7. Artwork and Packaging Considerations

Part 7 • CD Replication vs. Duplication

Both replication and duplication services offer full-color printing for disc labels and packaging. However, replication services often provide more sophisticated packaging options (e.g., digipaks, eco-wallets) and higher-quality print finishes. For both, careful attention to your artwork files (Module 29) is essential to ensure a professional final product, regardless of the manufacturing method.

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In this module: CD Replication vs. Duplication10 steps
  1. 1CD Duplication: Burning onto Blank CDRs (Small Batches)
  2. 2CD Replication: Pressing from a Glass Master (Large Runs)
  3. 3The "Glass Master": The Key Difference
  4. 4Cost Implications: Setup Fees vs. Per-Unit Cost
  5. 5Quality and Durability
  6. 6Strategic Decision-Making: Which Process to Choose?
  7. 7Artwork and Packaging Considerations
  8. 8Environmental Impact
  9. 9The Role of the ISRC in Both Processes
  10. 10Your Actionable Physical Media Strategy