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CDs Are Back Baby!

We are in the business of printing and duplicating CD, DVD and Blu-ray and we couldn’t be more thrilled. For a long time we’ve believed that physical media still has it’s place in the content distribution matrix. It’s nice to see others agree. ?

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/jan/09/cd-sales-uk-music-sales-2023-taylor-swift-miley-cyrus-weeknd

https://www.gearnews.com/cd-sales-vinyl-streaming-music/

https://www.billboard.com/pro/taylor-swift-blackpink-selling-cds-vinyl-price-spikes/

Physical media is perhaps the best way for small artists be they musicians or filmmakers to earn revenue.

Reasons for the increase in Compact Disc Sales:

Patronage: physical media is far and away the best way to directly support small independent artists, musicians and filmmakers.

Quality: CD are still the best way to get the highest fidelity to fans that care about audio quality, compression and fidelity.

Exploration: Year end streaming “wrapped style” reports show folks that they are listening to less varied music than ever before due to algorithms boxing in their streams. People are also tiring of how many platforms they have to pay subscriptions too just to rent what they used to own.

Cost: Audiophiles often start with records but the cost of records can be prohibitive. While CD’s may not have the analog “warmth” of vinyl, the cost can be significantly cheaper. Pawn shops and thrift stores such as goodwill may have compact discs available for prices as low as a buck.

Ownership: We think this is a big one! A CD is a tangible physical item that does not require an internet connection. Leasing or renting content is king for sure but it is not without chinks in the armor. CDs are great for locations with spotty internet such as Boats, RVs, Ice Fishing Shacks,etc.

Nostalgia: Many of the audience that grew up during the heyday of physical media are longing for experiences they had long ago and some are delighted to find that they still have a book of CD’s in an old Case Logic stashed away in the basement.

Experience: Albums are curated in a specific order of tracks to make a maximum impact. Streaming singles removes much of that impact. As we experience increased stress and demands in our work and personal life it’s nice to take roughly 72 minutes to ourselves and experience an entire album the way it was meant to be experienced.

So fire up that old pioneer, plug in those old floor wooden speakers and crack a frosty one. It’s time to fire up Dark Side of the Moon. It’s time to take a moment to reflect, let the tunes melt into your soul and experience the art as it was meant to be experienced.

Let’s start really Rocking in the Free World again!

Custom Printed Blu-ray, DVD or Compact Disc is still one of the most effective way for small artists be they musicians or filmmakers to earn revenue. Call us today at 612-782-8200 to add a CD to your revenue matrix.