| Every garage band has a desire to break into the | | | | Getting a printed CD can keep one band's music from |
| mainstream and one day hear their voices on the | | | | getting mixed up with another's. Radio stations and |
| radio. Bands record performances of one show and | | | | record executives receive many CDs every day. CDs |
| often sell them at another. Sometimes these copies | | | | without any distinguishing factors can easily get |
| are even forwarded to radio stations in hopes of | | | | grouped in with all the others. By having a print on the |
| receiving airplay, but homemade CDs are not the best | | | | CD itself, the information is at the listener's fingertips. If |
| option to send to any radio station. When one tries to | | | | the jewel case or sleeve were to get misplaced, the |
| break into any business it is important to be | | | | CD could still be identified properly. The artwork printed |
| professional every step of the way. | | | | on the CD can be the same as the jewel case or |
| Although the music on the homemade CD is great, the | | | | sleeve, or it can have a style all its own. |
| package can deter a listener from even playing it. Not | | | | With so many bands attempting to break into the |
| many people want to listen to an album that comes in | | | | music business everyday, having a demo CD with |
| a blank case or labeled with an address label. Having | | | | fantastic artwork can help set a band apart. A |
| the right artwork and layout can make all the | | | | professional printing of many CDs and cases can be |
| difference. An eye catching jewel case or printed | | | | economical for the band without a lot of capital to |
| sleeve can make a person take notice. An insert | | | | invest. Bulk printing can help produce more CDs at a |
| booklet with a jewel case can show a listener what | | | | lower cost so more radio stations and record |
| the band is all about and keep their interest peaked. A | | | | companies can be provided with copies. By blanketing |
| printed sleeve can be more economical for larger | | | | the local stations, record producers, and the public with |
| distribution, while still informing the listener of the band. | | | | copies of the music, any band can get the recognition |
| Options for cases vary between jewel cases, sleeves, | | | | they desire. Eventually, the talent and professionalism |
| and shell cases, and each can help the CD stand out | | | | of a band can help them become exposed in the |
| on its own. | | | | mainstream. |