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6. Strategic Decision-Making: Which Process to Choose?

Part 7 • CD Replication vs. Duplication

Your choice between replication and duplication should be driven by your goals and quantity:

<ul> <li><strong>Choose Duplication (Kunaki) if:</strong> You need 1-200 units, want no upfront costs, want to test demand, or need quick turnaround for small batches.</li> <li><strong>Choose Replication (Disc Makers, Qty 500+) if:</strong> You are confident in demand for 500+ units, need the lowest per-unit cost for mass production, or require the highest commercial-grade quality for retail distribution.</li> </ul> ElasticStage (Module 51) offers another alternative for single-unit sales that mimics replication quality but without the MOQ.

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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