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How Much Does It Cost to Press Vinyl?
How Much Does It Cost to Press Vinyl?
How much does vinyl pressing actually cost? Most independent artists spend between $1,200 and $3,500 for a first run. Learn what affects pricing, see real cost examples, and calculate whether... Read more...
How to Plan Your First Vinyl Release
How to Plan Your First Vinyl Release
Planning your first vinyl release? This practical guide covers quantities, packaging, artwork, mastering, timing, and what to think through before you press your record. Read more...
What Happens After You Press Your CDs or Vinyl?
What Happens After You Press Your CDs or Vinyl?
What happens after your CDs or vinyl arrive? In this interview with Rob Bach from Spinney Media, we talk about fulfillment, online sales, and how artists can get physical music... Read more...
How to Sell Your CDs and Vinyl at Local Record Stores
How to Sell Your CDs and Vinyl at Local Record Stores
Record stores are normally run by passionate music lovers, and they often have loyal customers who want to support local music. Getting your CD or vinyl onto their shelves is... Read more...
Merch, Music, and the Magic of Social Media
Merch, Music, and the Magic of Social Media
Utilize social media to build a community of superfans eager to buy your CDs, vinyl, and merch. Read more...
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Sell CDs, Vinyl, and Merch on Bandcamp: A Guide for Independent Musicians
As an independent musician, finding the right platform to sell your music and merchandise can be a game-changer for your career. In this article, we’ll explore why selling your CDs,... Read more...
Selling Merch, CDs and Vinyl on Spotify
Selling Merch, CDs and Vinyl on Spotify
We all know that streaming pays artists next to nothing, but did you know that you can sell your CDs, vinyl records, and merch via Spotify? Read more...
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The Art of Selling CDs, Vinyl, and Merch via Email
Email marketing is by far a the most effective tool in your music career toolbox. No other forms of marketing gives you better return on your investment. And the best thing is that... Read more...
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VIDEO: How to Sell Thousands of CDs Using Digital Marketing
Interview with successful singer-songwriter, Taylor Bradshaw, about how he has used digital marketing to sell tens of thousands of CDs. Read more...
Sell your CDs, vinyl and merch on your website
The Ultimate Guide to Selling CDs, Vinyl and Merch on Your Own Website
Your band's website is the headquarters of your online presence. Set it up to sell CDs, vinyl and merch that your fans will love! Read more...
Selling CDs and merch at your shows
Selling CDs and merch at your shows
Whether you’re a rising local artist or an international touring musician, selling merchandise at shows can be a significant revenue stream and perfect opportunity to engage directly with your fans.... Read more...
7 Effective Ways to Sell CDs, Vinyl, and Merch
7 Effective Ways to Sell CDs, Vinyl, and Merch
As an independent musician, you know that tangible CDs and vinyl carry with it a sense of authenticity, a connection to your artistry that digital formats can't fully capture. It's... Read more...
Why Does It Take So Long To Make Vinyl?
Why Does It Take So Long To Make Vinyl?
The production times of vinyl seem to get longer and longer. Why is that? Will it ever get better? What should you do while waiting for your vinyl to be... Read more...
What is a UPC and do you really need one...?
What is a UPC and do you really need one...?
What are UPCs? What are they used for? Do you need it? How can you get one? All of these questions are answered in this article. READ MORE... Read more...
4 Foolproof Ways to Sell More Merch at Your Shows
4 Foolproof Ways to Sell More Merch at Your Shows
We recently conducted a small survey asking two simple questions. Quite a few people kindly filled out the survey and what we found was rather interesting... Spoiler alert: It inspired us... Read more...