CD / Vinyl Packaging Artwork

Packaging artwork built for the physical version of your release.

ASP can turn your existing release artwork, track information, credits and visual assets into production-ready packaging artwork for CD or vinyl.

Choose the physical format you're planning to manufacture, tell me where you expect to have it printed, and we'll build the artwork around the appropriate production specifications.

Starting at $199

The $199 base price covers a standard packaging artwork project for either CD or vinyl.

For CD, that base scope is designed around a standard 4-panel Digipak-style package.

For vinyl, the base scope is designed around a standard 4-panel jacket-style package.

The final dimensions, bleed, safe areas, folds, spines and other production requirements will be based on the specifications supplied by your selected manufacturer.

Choose your format

• CD Artwork
• Vinyl Artwork

Once your order is received, ASP will follow up regarding the specific packaging style you're planning to manufacture so we can make sure we're working from the correct production template.

What's included

• Front cover layout
• Back cover layout
• Interior panel layout where applicable
• Spine artwork where applicable
• Track listing
• Album and production credits
• Copyright and release information
• Placement of supplied logos and branding
• Disc or label artwork where applicable
• Layout using the manufacturer's supplied production template
• Production-ready artwork files
• One revision round

Where are you manufacturing?

Physical print specifications can vary by manufacturer and region. U.S. and European manufacturers may use different templates, measurement standards and production specifications.

The intake will ask where you intend to manufacture the project and which printer or manufacturer you plan to use.

Whenever possible, ASP will work directly from that manufacturer's current artwork template rather than relying on generic dimensions.

If you have not selected a manufacturer yet, that's okay. Choose Not sure yet and we'll establish what information is still needed before final production files are prepared.

Booklets, inserts and expanded packaging

The $199 starting price covers the standard packaging artwork scope.

Physical booklets, lyric inserts, expanded panel layouts, multi-disc packages, gatefold or specialty packaging, or other projects involving substantially more design and layout work will require additional pricing based on the project.

If your packaging needs go beyond the base scope, ASP will discuss the additional work and pricing with you before beginning that expanded design work.

What to send

Please provide:

• Final release artwork or visual direction
• Artist name and release title
• Final track listing
• Recording and production credits
• Copyright and publishing information
• Label and catalog information if applicable
• Logos and required branding
• Barcode if available
• Manufacturer or printer information
• Manufacturer artwork template if available
• Lyrics or additional printed content if applicable
• Visual references
• Any existing physical packaging concepts

Manufacturing costs are not included

ASP's fee covers artwork design, layout and preparation of production-ready files.

It does not include:

• CD or vinyl manufacturing
• Duplication or replication
• Vinyl pressing
• Printing
• Packaging materials
• Manufacturer setup charges
• Freight or shipping
• Barcodes or other third-party charges
• Any other costs charged by the physical manufacturer

Those costs are paid separately by the client.

If you'd also like ASP to help manage the physical production process, Manufacturing Coordination is available as a separate service.

Good to know

Final production specifications are ultimately determined by the manufacturer. ASP will prepare the artwork against the applicable template and requirements provided for your project.