How to Sell a Music CD Online

CDs are still a viable music format.

While CD sales may be falling with the rise of digital music downloads, many people still use CDs, so you'll need to know how to sell a music CD online if you plan on making the most money possible off your music. You can sell a music CD online by registering with an online distribution company, setting up a store for your website and utilizing steady promotion.

Instructions

1. Go to a distribution company like CD Baby (cdbaby.com) or TuneCore (tunecore.com).

2. Click on the link to register for a new account.

3. Enter your personal information, submit your CD artwork and music and pay the start-up/annual fee. CD Baby and Tunecore will make your CD available for physical and/or digital purchase.

4. Set up an artist website if you haven't done so already. Hire a developer to build a store on your website, if you can't do it yourself, and connect it with your bank account.

5. Promote your CD on social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace, music forums and music websites like PureVolume and GarageBand.

References

• CD Baby; Sell CDs with CD Baby
• TuneCore: Distribution
• The New York Times: Albums by Swift and Boyle Top 2009 Charts, as Sales Continue Plunge

Resources

• Bandcamp
• One Way Magazine: A Showcase for New Music