Disc and Vinyl Manufacturing

UPC Questions/Concerns

• Which UPC option should I choose?
• After entering my UPC number, I get an error saying that the UPC is invalid. What does that mean?
• Can I Use The Same UPC Code For Digital And Physical Sales Of My Album?
• I Want To Reorder But Don't Need To Reorder The UPC Code. What Do I Do? Am I Being Charged Again?
• What Are Your UPC Code Dimensions?
• How Can I Add / Place A UPC Bar Code To My Artwork?

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Disc Manufacturing FAQ

• Is there a minimum quantity for replication?
• What's the difference between disc replication vs. duplication?
• Video specs for User Generated Content - Monetizing Physical Media
• I'm attempting to reorder with a different quantity than before but am getting an error...
• Why hasn't my order status changed?
• Will you insert my discs into the packaging option I selected?

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Shipping and Handling

• How can I change my delivery address?
• I'm supposed to receive my order on a certain date but I won't be available. What are my options?
• Why does my shipping address only show the city and state with no address listed?
• Can I pick up my order?
• Where do I locate my tracking number/s?
• Can you split/ship my order to more than one location?

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Blu-ray FAQ

• What Is Blu-ray? | Blu Ray Disc Capacity | Blu-ray FAQ
• How does Blu-ray work?
• What BD duplication systems are available from Disc Makers?
• Can Blu-ray discs be region coded?
• What advantages does Blu-ray have over DVD?
• Are Blu-Ray players compatible with CDs and DVDs?

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Vinyl Pressing FAQ

• Vinyl Production Turn Times
• What Audio File Formats Do You Recommend/Accept For Vinyl?
• How Much Music Can I Fit On My Record? What Is RPM And Why Is It Important?
• Why Do You Need A Time Log? What Are Track Bands?
• Can I Supply My Own Lacquers Or Stampers For My Vinyl Order?
• How Do I Designate Side A and Side B On My Vinyl Order?

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Luminate Registration

• What is Luminate?
• How do I register my UPC Code with Luminate?
• Does CD Baby report sales to Luminate (formerly Nielsen SoundScan)?
• I am registering with Luminate, but am unsure of my Label or Distribution Company
• Does CD Baby report sales to Luminate (formerly Nielsen SoundScan)?
• Do I have to register my UPC code with Luminate?

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Distribution Information

• How can I contact the CD Baby Artist Services team?
• Will you send some of my CDs to CD Baby?