Join Bobby Owsinski for an in-depth discussion in this video Making a limited run of CDs, part of Selling Music: MP3s, Streams, and CDs.
…It used to be that you needed to order at…least a minimum of 1000 CDs for any CD release.…Which in many cases left 900 in a garage unsold.…While CDs still have a place in this world, it's…not always a great idea to invest a lot in inventory.…Luckily, the days where you have to order 500 or 1000 of anything are over.…It's now possible to get just enough to have a few on hand.…Or order anything else on an as needed basis.…On demand websites like Kunaki, now allow you to purchase…from 1 to 100,000 for anywhere from $1 to $1.75 each.…
They also offer drop shipping and direct fulfillment…from your website, Facebook page or anywhere else online.…Other alternatives include CD-Fulfillment, Createspace, Vervante and many more.…These CDs are top quality.…And look like a million bucks if you supply them with great artwork.…They come shrink wrapped and ready to sell.…Today, there's no reason to be stuck with inventory.…Purchase just enough for your needs, and no more until you're ready.…
Author
Bobby Owsinski
Released
5/9/2014Next he moves into the digital realm, giving an overview of the digital music services and players available. Bobby shows how giving away some of your music can actually lead to more sales, and how to set the price point for your music. He discusses the importance of metadata and registering your songs with performance rights organizations to ensure you get paid when your music is played on the radio, TV, or the Internet. Finally, Bobby wraps up by explaining how to submit your music to the largest online services, including Spotify, Pandora, and iTunes.
Skill Level Appropriate for all
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 6s
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1. Selling CDs
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How to submit to Gracenote3m 10s
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2. Selling Music Digitally
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Why the $0.99 price point?1m 55s
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The four kinds of free2m 26s
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The new release schedule1m 55s
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Conclusion
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What's next?1m 6s
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