[Af_List] CDDB for self-released albums

[Sam Stephens]

On 19/02/2008 10:53 a.m., Luke Munn wrote:
> Hey there,
>
> I've done some quick Googling on this but couldn't really find the
> info I was after, so thought I'd chuck it out to the list.
>
> Basically we're planning on releasing a 6-song rough EP for my new
> music project by simply burning it, chucking it in cardboard, and
> giving it away at shows.
>
> Mainly for aesthetic reasons, we'd like to keep the packaging plain
> and have the CD track names appear when played on a computer media
> player (iTunes, winAmp, whatever).
>   
I see there's already lots of good suggestions around CDDBs. I don't 
have much to add except to recommend you put the info in all the 
databases you can for maximum player coverage. Maybe look at putting 
your CD into the musicbrainz database as well for those who like to rip 
their CDs into their computer libraries.

The only other suggestion I have is to use a program that supports CD 
Text to burn your CD, such as Nero. This way standalone CD players can 
also show the names of your tracks - my Sony discman supports this, and 
I'm sure enough other CD players support it to be worthwhile. Also some 
players can read this text. meaning the titles will show up on computers 
that don't have a continuous internet connection (yes they still exist ;-).

The last thing, although I'm sure you've covered this obvious option, is 
to have an internet page listing this info. and the link on the CD face 
or included with the packaging.