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Licensing for CDs

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If you distribute CDs, make sure to get permission for any songs you did not write, recordings made by other people, and reprinted lyrics. Licenses should be secured before you distribute. Reputable manufacturers require Proof of Licensing before they press your CDs. You do not need to license songs that you wrote yourself or songs that you know are in the Public Domain.

You pre-pay royalties upfront for every CD made. If you need to reorder, you can get a new license for additional units. Our fees are half-price on reorders so you don't have to sweat bullets deciding your quantity.

We can help you get Mechanical Licenses. Master and Print licenses are custom-negotiated upfront with the copyright holder. We do not offer custom-negotiated licenses at this time. For further assistance, contact CopyCatLicensing.com

You might need:

Mechanical License
If your CD has a song that someone else wrote, even if you are the one playing the music.

Master Licensee
If your CD has an existing recording that someone else made, even if it's just a small sample.

Print Rights
If you include song lyrics in your liner note insert.