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Alright, how many of us would rather have 1000 mixtapes/albums pressed up with full uv colored booklets in jewel cases. Now how many of you reading this can actually afford it. Yeah thought so. I spoke with my partner (twitter.com/snap_jr) and he made me realize that I don't need anything fancy when trying to distribute music, especially if its free. So why not take all those blank cds you have and start handing them out. Of course, my recommendation would be to put your info on there. Your name, website, and email is good. If you want to put your number that's fine. Now if you decide to pass them out to A&R's you're just asking for trouble, because they are going to want something that is pressed up. But what I'm talking about is your friends/family/coworkers and whoever you may run into. Start focusing on generating a buzz and getting your name out there. Its only smart to do so. If you do have the money, here's how you do it. First, if you can, get the printer sheets that allow you to print cd covers. Produce a design, then label your cds with the design. Next, you can (A) contact a print shop and have them make the cd inserts or (B) you can print them yourself. Either or is fine, just make sure the design is eye catching. Also, make sure the back has the information of the label, artist, track listing, sponsors and how to get in contact with you. After that, purchase some jewel cases and pass them out. On average, it shouldn't cost you any more than $150 bucks to press up 200 cds, if it does, keep looking for ways to cut cost. Well that's it for production of your mixtape/album. Just make sure to stick with it, and keep grinding.