CD MANUFACTURING FROM PROFANE EXISTENCE

One of the CD pressing companies used by Profane Existence has been giving us exceptionally good discounts due to our high pressing volume. On a couple of occasions we have used this discount to help other bands and labels get a better deal on their CD pressing jobs. After much thought we have decided to extend this offer to other DIY bands and labels in general. The company doing the pressing is a local Minneapolis CD manufacturer / printer and they have agreed to let us act as a broker for them The reason we are doing this is to pass along our discount to like-minded folks who would otherwise pay more. Yes, we do we get a small commission (5-10% depending on the job) but it's not it's not like we're going to get rich from doing this. The quality of the finished product is world-class and they have done many releases for Profane Existence and other local labels and bands. For our part we can pre-flight all of the art and and audio files to make sure they are ready for manufacture. Contact us for templates and specs for the job you have in mind. We will also deal with the pressing plant and make sure the job is done right, on time, and is delivered to where they need to go (turnaround time is 3-4 weeks + shipping time). . We can also help you put together the packaging or editing the actual disc, but that's actual work and we're going to charge actual money for our time!

CD REPLICATION / PACKAGES

Listed price is manufacturing cost per CD in US dollars. Shipping, art prep, and/or audio editing costs extra.

BULK CDS and DVDs (replicated from glass master - not burned)
Media Type	Colors on Disc		Quanitity: 500	Quantitiy: 1,000	Quantity: 2,000	Quantity: 5,000	Quantity: 10,000
CD	1-3 screeenprint		1.04	.52	.50	.45	.40
CD	4-5 screenprint / offset		1.14	.62	.60	.55	.50
DVD5	1-3 screeenprint		1.56	.78	.70	.58	.52
DVD5	4-5 screenprint / offset		1.66	.88	.80	.68	.62
DVD9	1-3 screeenprint		1.70	.85	.79	.70	.61
DVD9	4-5 screenprint / offset		1.80	.95	.89	.80	.71
CD PACKAGES (CD + complete packaging) Includes CD replication from glass master (NOT burned discs) with 1-3 color screenprint on disc, printed packaging and assembly. 4/1 means full color one side, black and white other. 4/4 means full color throughout. Other packaging types available by quote. Full color printing on disc is $100 extra per 1000.
Print Type	Panels	Color Printing	Quanitity: 500	Quantitiy: 1,000	Quantity: 2,500	Quantity: 5,000	Quantity: 10,000
5" sleeve	2-Panel	4/0	1.94	$1.02	.89	.73	.61
Folder + Tray Card	2-Panel	4/1	1.81	1.02	.83	.75	.66
Folder + Tray Card	2-Panel	4/4	1.89	1.06	.88	.76	.67
Folder + Tray Card	4-Panel	4/1	1.95	1.09	.91	.77	.68
Folder + Tray Card	4-Panel	4/4	2.11	1.17	.96	.83	.69
Folder + Tray Card	6-Panel	4/1	2.15	1.19	.94	.81	.70
Folder + Tray Card	6-Panel	4/4	2.29	1.26	1.02	.85	.74
Folder + Tray Card	8-Panel	4/1	2.27	1.25	1.00	.85	.74
Folder + Tray Card	8-Panel	4/4	2.43	1.33	1.09	.90	.77
Booklet + Tray Card	8-Panel	4/1	2.33	1.28	.99	.86	.77
Booklet + Tray Card	8-Panel	4/4	2.49	1.36	1.10	.93	.80
Booklet + Tray Card	12-Panel	4/1	2.47	1.35	1.04	.89	.77
Booklet + Tray Card	12-Panel	4/4	2.75	1.49	1.12	.93	.83
Booklet + Tray Card	16-Panel	4/1	2.63	1.44	1.04	.90	.77
Booklet + Tray Card	16-Panel	4/0	2.87	1.55	1.17	.99	.86
DVD PACKAGES
5" Sleeve	2-Panel	4/0	2.14	1.12	.96	.85	.61
DVD Wrap	2-Panel	4/0	2.21	1.32	1.10	.96	.86

The above prices are for manufacturing only and do not include shipping charge. UPS shipping costs for 1000 CD's will run around $90 to $200 depending on how far you are from Minneapolis. We can also ship internationally via a variety of freight services starting at as little as $275 per 1000 CD's to major European cities (destination taxes and possible customs brokerage fees not included). Minnesota residents will be charged sales tax unless you have a reseller's permit - sorry can't do anything about that!

POSTER PRINTING

Copycats Media has a very sophisticated digital copier in their office. They have offered to throw in 100 full-color 11 x 17" posters with any CD package for $50 extra.

ART ASSEMBLY + AUDIO MASTERING

The above prices assume all artwork and audio are submitted using the templates and specs provided by Copycats Media. We will look over all the files before submitting them for manufacturing and let you know if we find any problems. If none are found a PDF proof will be sent via email from the printers for final customer approval within 5-10 business days. Once the proofs are viewedand approved by the customer, the final assembly time wlll be 10 business days. If submitted files are not of the correct specs we may ask for compensation for time spent making corrections. We will look through your files and make any minor corrections free of charge. If corrections take more than 20 minutes we will charge at the rates below.

ART PREP CHARGES:
We are seasoned professionals when it comes to CD packaging and can make sure your job looks good and is done right. We can handle everything from a final pre-flight of your art files to buiiding a package from scratch. Rates are $45 per hour. No charge for any job under 20 minutes.

AUDIO EDITING AND MASTERING:
We have a full suite of audio editing and mastering tools should your project require such services. Rates are $45 per hour with a one hour minimum charge. Any audio editing or master requires approval of a "proof" CD before it will be submitted for manufacturing. Shipping cost for a proof CD will be $10-$35 depending on where you live and how fast you need it.