With everyone using streaming apps it’s easy to forget about CDs.
The days of holding your portable CD player still to avoid skipping are long gone. What used to be 100s of plastic cases can now all fit in your hand.

But why are independent artists selling cds?
People still buy and listen to them!
You can either take your $.0000001 from a stream or sell a CD for whatever you want.
Which sounds more profitable?
I want to show you 5 reasons why you need to start selling CDs immediately.
You will make more money than streams
Google and Youtubers make you think that you need to get streams.
You listened and are sitting on a stream pay out that can’t pay a bill. It’s too small to withdraw.
You shouldn’t be ok with this.
Especially since Spotify thinks it costs you nothing to make music.

Selling your music on CDs can be an alternative. Selling your music anywhere other than streaming is a good option.
But CDs are a good place to start.
If you sold 100 CDs at $5 you would make $500.
If you got 100 streams you wouldn’t have $1. Everyone that I know would rather have $500 than less than $1.
If you’re tired of not getting what your music is worth.
learn how to sell your music without streaming platforms.
You give your fans a physical connection to your music
Technology has done a lot for the creation of music. It hasn’t done as much to connect artists and fans.
Yes, social media has given your fans access to you more, but it’s through a screen.Â
The physical connection between artist and fans is fading.
Selling CDs can give your fans a needed physical connection.

Artists can forget how their music affects someone’s life. Your fans could use your music as their hope or therapy.
Give your fans something they can hold in their hand. It can strengthen the connection between them and your music.
Find out some more advantages of selling directly.
An independent artist’s success depends on how many fans connect with them.

A unique CD package can build that connection.
It works better than your song being on a playlist imo.
Easier to profit from than streams
Making money from music is simple. You have to make more than you spend.
Doing that with streams is almost impossible.
CDs can double your investment.
If you purchased 100 CDs at $255 through disc Makers. You can sell them at $7 or more to cover shipping and make a profit.
If you spent $255 on playlist and streaming you might be lucky to make $10-$50.

Words like profit and investment scare some artists. Don’t be like that.
Embrace the business side of making music and view it as a good thing.
You are an independent artist. That doesn’t mean you should be starving.
To quit your job one day you need to be profitable from your music.
If you don’t already view your music as a business start immediately.
CDs can help your music stand out
There are more songs released than there are people listening to them.
80% of artist only have 50 monthly listeners on Spotify. The reason is because few artist are different.
Most artists are trying to be and sound like what they think people like. This shows in the majority of songs released and the way they sell their music.
To break away from this you need to be different. Sound different, look different, and sell your music in a unique way.

CDs are a good way to start doing something unique that will get new fans interested.
If you can make something unique and good you have a goldmine.
When you create your CDs, think of ways you can do something different. A booklet that is interactive or a CD that changes in black light.
Use CDs to sell and present your music in a unique way.
CDs are what collectors look for
Music lovers like to collect music. Your CDs could be a collectors dream.
If your music is good and growing it is an asset.
People buy assets because over time they increase in value. Think of your music like a house or a stock.
A collector will buy your CD if you show signs of it growing in value.

That’s why you should be embracing the business side of music. If you are profitable and growing, collectors will see your CDs as an investment.
By growing your fan base and selling music your CDs should increase in value.
Music collectors will jump at a chance to own something that can be worth a lot later.
How can you put your music on CD?
There’s a few ways to get your music on CD.
The first would be to purchase a CD burner.
Next you purchase CD cases.
Then use a printer or go to a printing store to print Your cover.
Use a service like canva to create your cover for free.
Another option is to use a service like Disc Makers. Earlier I talked about getting $100 cds for $255.Â
When you get that deal through Disc Makers they do everything for you. You only need to upload your cover design and music.
Both options can work and you will have to decide what is best for your situation.
This video explains the process of using a service to create your CD.
After creating your CDs you need a platform for fans to place orders.
You can use Bandcamp for free or sell them on your own website. If you do use Bandcamp they will take a percentage of every sale.
Conclusion
Selling CDs can be profitable and build a connection with your fans.
You should feel confident now to create and sell your CDs to your fans. CDs are away for you to be profitable faster than streams.
Always believe in your music and never give up.
Learn to live off your music and get the fan base you deserve.