This document is the complete specification for taking the LTAP preview cover artwork through a 50-unit compact disc run via Kunaki.com. It covers every file, every dimension, every decision, and every step of the process in the order you will need to encounter them. Nothing is assumed. Read this document from top to bottom before opening any software.
| Vendor | Min. Qty | Insert Type | Disc Print | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kunaki | 1 unit | 2-panel | UV inkjet direct | ✓ Correct choice |
| Disc Makers | 100 units | Up to 16pp | Offset litho | Minimum too high for promo run |
| CD Baby Pro | varies | 2-panel | UV inkjet | Distribution-tied; unnecessary |
| DIY (inkjet) | 1 unit | Any | Label sticker | ✗ Labels peel. Not appropriate. |
| File | Format | Color Mode | Resolution | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Cover | JPEG | RGB | 300 DPI | 1423 × 1411 px. This is the primary face of the case. The dashboard image at full bleed. |
| Insert | JPEG | RGB | 300 DPI | 1423 × 1411 px. Same dimensions as front cover. Visible behind the disc tray. Contains content listed in §4. |
| Tray Card | JPEG | RGB | 300 DPI | 1772 × 1385 px. Includes both 74px spines. Spine text must be readable vertically top-to-bottom. Contains content listed in §4. |
| Disc Face | JPEG | RGB | 300 DPI | 1394 × 1394 px. Square, no circular mask applied by you. Kunaki masks it. Contains content listed in §4. |
| Accepted Format | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| WAV | 16-bit / 44.1kHz (CD standard) | Preferred. Upload one file per track via web interface. |
| MP3 | 320kbps minimum | Accepted but WAV is correct for a mastered release. |
| AAC / M4A | High bitrate | Accepted. Not preferred. |
| ISO + CUE | Exact bit-copy of mastered CD | Use if audio comes from Stewart Tuttle as a mastered CD image. Requires Kunaki's Windows desktop software. |
| Color | Hex | RGB | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neon Green | #39FF14 | 57 / 255 / 20 | Primary accent. LTAP logo. Dashboard green. The only cool note in the palette. |
| Signal Red | #CC0000 | 204 / 0 / 0 | Danger / release callouts. Use sparingly. Not the same as pure red. |
| Near Black | #080808 | 8 / 8 / 8 | Background. Not pure black. The difference matters in print. |
| Off White | #F0EDE8 | 240 / 237 / 232 | Primary text. Warm, not pure white. Matches the site. |
| Mid Grey | #888888 | 136 / 136 / 136 | Secondary text. Muted labels. |
| # | Track Title | Recommended For |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Another Clock Song (The 7th Unveiling) | New Arrivals, Conniving Devils, Mayan Ruins, Underwater Levels |
| 02 | Celestial Sighs | Periods, Migraines, Drifters, High Planes |
| 03 | Southerly | Rumination, Ruination, Mezcal, Exasperation |
| 04 | Space/Time | Shipwrecks, Trip Tics, Beach Sex, Elliptics |
| 05 | Muffler (Chrome Viscera) | Cruisers, Bruisers, and Life's Power Users |
| 06 | T.T.M.S. (Sunyata) | (When You Need To You'll Know) |
| 07 | You Got H-O-R-S, You Want E Too? | Shot Callers, Ill-Gotten Dollars, Closed Caskets, Spread Collars |
| 08 | Pink Diamonds | No Looks, Sky Hooks, Handstands, Black Books |
| 09 | Neo Noir (Stelvio) | Scorekeepers, Runway Creepers, Spec Scripts, Paged Beepers |
| 10 | Selling It | Tortured Browsers, Jonesing Dowsers, Jealous Guys, Plunging Blouses |
| 11 | Slow Motion | Lazy Lays, Replays, Grainy Footage, Lackadaisical Days |
| 12 | Impro (The Imp of the Perverse / The Pimp of the Inverse) | Unnatural Disasters, Hostage Captors, Crack Shots, Wracked Actors |
| 13 | I Think We Met in Setagaya (Maybe It Was Seville) | Unraveling Travelers, Spaceship Canaveralers, The Fucked Up Children of Flattering Palaver |
| 14 | Lemon Zest | Altered States, Altar Fates, Sacrificial Lambs, Triumphal Gates |
| 15 | Tentacoli | Counting Paper, Called-In Favors, Long Arms, At-Large Capers |
| 16 | Throwaway Lines (Leo II) | Disposable Poets, Lava Flowers, Decoupled Couplets, The Romantic and Hopeless |
FRONT_COVER.psd — 1423 × 1411 pxINSERT.psd — 1423 × 1411 pxTRAY_CARD.psd — 1772 × 1385 pxDISC_FACE.psd — 1394 × 1394 pxQuality: Maximum (12 in Photoshop / 100 in most apps)Color space: sRGB IEC61966-2.1Resolution: 300 DPI embedded in file metadataFormat: JPEG (.jpg)LTAP_FRONT_COVER_300DPI.jpgLTAP_INSERT_300DPI.jpgLTAP_TRAY_CARD_300DPI.jpgLTAP_DISC_FACE_300DPI.jpg| Option | Cost | Prints On Case | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kunaki free barcode | $0 | "Distributed by Kunaki LLC" — cannot be removed | Acceptable for a promo run. The "Distributed by Kunaki LLC" text is small and will not register as a problem for DJs or press. This is a promo object, not a retail release. |
| No barcode | $0 | Nothing | Completely acceptable for a promo run. Promo CDs do not require barcodes. Removes the Kunaki attribution entirely. |
| Custom barcode embedded in artwork | ~$30 one-time | Your barcode, no Kunaki attribution | Use if the barcode will be registered with SoundScan or if this run is intended to transition to retail. Purchase from GS1 (gs1us.org) or a UPC reseller. Embed in the tray card artwork file before export. |