Enjoying and Producing Music

It’s surprising how many steps there are to get a CD recorded and distributed:

Done:

• Record √
• Negotiate contracts for musicians, vocalist, graphic artist √
• Mix √
• Obtain ISRC codes √
• Obtain UPC code √
• Obtain mechanical licenses for cover songs √
• Outsource mastering √
• Approve art √
• Check with legal √
• Manufacture CD’s √
• Prepare CD Baby descriptive data √
• Ship CD’s to CD Baby √
• Register songs with performing rights organization (ASCAP)
• Register songs with Gracenote / CDDB √
• Send Sound Recording copyright form √
• Attend CD kickoff party. This is the primary reason to produce a CD! √
• Set up digital distribution
• Publicity:
• Set up artist web site √
• Update label web site, blog  √
• Email everyone √
• Advertise