Compact Discs

There are two methods of producing Compact Discs.

CD : The standard, pressed disc often referred to as 'Glass Mastered' or 'Replicated'.

CD-R : A duplicated CD where your data is copied or 'burned' on to blank, writable discs.

Which you chose depends on your criteria. Below is a list of the main pros and cons of each format to help you decide which may be most suitable for your project.

Criteria	CD	CD-R
Minimum Quantity	500	1
Cost on runs below 500 units	Higher	Lower
Cost on runs above 500 units	Lower	Higher
Delivery Times	10-14 Working Days	From 4 Hours
Repeat Orders	500 Units Minimum	1 Unit Minimum