In Fidelity Recordings provides CD replication in Los Angeles. Although we are a full service recording facility, you don't have to be a recording client to take advantage of our CD replication services. If you need help designing the CD artwork, we can assist with that, or you can provide us with the artwork. Either way, as with everything we do, we are committed to providing high quality, affordable service and making sure you get what you want when you want it.

To get you started, the table below details the pricing for some of our most popular replication packages. This list is followed by an explanation of the choices available to you, a clarification of the difference between "duplication" and "replication," and a "translation" of the printing and artwork terms you'll see used. If you don't already know this stuff, we guarantee it'll make shopping around much easier and quicker.

Polular CD Replication Packages
1000 CD's 2 pg. 4/1 booklet & tray card	$1.15/ea.
1000 CD's 4 pg. 4/1 booklet & tray card	$1.26/ea.
1000 CD's 2 pg. 4/4 booklet & tray card	$1.35/ea.
1000 CD's 4 pg. 4/4 booklet & tray card	$1.47/ea.
All replication packages include the CD booklet, tray card, 3 color CD disc imprint, jewel cases, shrink wrap, and assembly, and artwork proofs.

Many other packages and options available. Please feel free to contact us for more information.

We are located in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles, CA. All of our CD replication and printing are done locally in Los Angeles.

DUPLICATION: How are CD copies made? There are two distinct process for making copies of your CD. The first method, usually referred to as CD-R duplication is essentially the same as what is commonly called burning a cd. The difference here is that companies that duplicate CDs professionally can do large quantities in a short time frame, and they can supply artwork or printing on the surface of the CD. Click here for more information on CD-R duplication.

REPLICATION: The second process for making CD copies is usually referred to as replication or stamping. This is the method used on all CDs available for retail purchase. CD replication is a manufacturing process wherein the digital data (music) is "stamped" onto a raw CD. The CD is then treated and coated for protection. Artwork can later be silk-screened onto the surface of the disc. Click here for more detailed information on the CD replication process.

So, what exactly does all this coded printing jargon mean?

Standard CD artwork consists of 3 separate entities: booklet, tray card, and the on-disc artwork (CD imprint).

The booklet contains the front cover and any additional pages. These "pages" are counted by number of printed sides (1 page, printed front and back = 2 pages, etc.)

The tray card includes the back cover and the folds that appear up both thin spines of the CD.

On disc artwork is printed on the CD surface itself.

The printed colors are often listed as "4/0", "4/1", "4/4", etc. These numbers refer to the number of colors used in printing. 4-color (CMYK) printing basically means standard full color. The 4 ink colors are blended together in different combinations to make up the rest of the colors. 1-color generally means black ink, and 0-color refers to a blank page.

Finally, a couple of examples to try and clarify...

A 4/0 tray card would be the back cover and spines in full color with a blank inside back cover. A 2-page 4/1 booklet would consist of a one page full color front cover with black and white on the other side (inside front). Hope that helps, and that your head's not spinning too much...