On-Demand CD and LP units are produced and sold by ElasticStage, on behalf of MorningStar Records.

Bulk CD units to be distributed to artists are produced by Kunaki LLC and shipped directly to artists.

Kunaki and ElasticStage produce different styles of CDs. While ElasticStage produces cardboard digipak-style units which include a 12-page full color booklet, Kunaki produces only jewel case-style CDs with a single double-sided cover image, and a full-color inlay design. Due to this, multiple specifications are outlined below. Artists must format their artwork for ElasticStage CDs (and LPs if the album meets the format limitations), in order for their album to be included on the MorningStar Records Webstore, which is powered by ElasticStage. Artists wishing to order in a bulk shipment of CD units to sell outside the scope of MorningStar Records must format their artwork for Kunaki. Below, all artwork specifications for both manufacturers are outlined in detail.

Any further inquiries or requests for assistance in formatting artwork may be directed to contact@morningstarrecords.com.

ElasticStage CDs (For On-Demand Online Sales)

CD units are delivered to customers in shrink-wrapped commercial standard cardboard digipaks, complete with a 12-page full color booklet. Artwork needed to manufacture a CD unit includes a front cover, rear cover, two inside images, twelve images to make up the 12-page booklet, and an optional disc image. Artists who don't provide a custom disc image for their CDs will receive a customized MorningStar Records standard disc design, which features the label logo, album information, and track list. Note: Barcodes are automatically placed in the bottom center of CD back covers by ElasticStage, and cannot be moved or declined. Artists may request assistance with artwork design from the label at contact@morningstarrecords.com.

See below: an overview of all panels included in an ElasticStage CD unit, with image descriptions and suggested dimensions:

Booklet Design

ElasticStage LPs (For On-Demand Online Sales)

LP units are delivered to customers in a full color double-sided 290gsm cardboard outer sleeve, with a full color double-sided 170gsm cardboard inner sleeve, and the LPs themselves are 140g black PETG stereo cuts. Artwork needed to manufacture an LP unit includes a front cover, back cover, front inner sleeve, and a back inner sleeve. Vinyl label stickers are standardized, color-matched to the prevailing color of the album artwork, and fully designed and submitted by the label, unless custom artwork is requested by the artist. Note: Barcodes are automatically placed in the bottom center of LP back covers by ElasticStage, and cannot be moved or declined. Artists may request assistance with artwork design from the label at contact@morningstarrecords.com.

See below: an overview of all panels included in an ElasticStage LP unit, with image descriptions and suggested dimensions:

Kunaki CDs (For Artist Bulk Ordering)

CD units are delivered to artists in shrink-wrapped commercial standard jewel cases. Artwork needed to manufacture a CD unit includes a front cover, an inlay image with a track list, an inside image, and a disc image. For artists who don't have these designed, assistance from the label is available upon request.

See below: a sample CD unit with image descriptions and suggested dimensions:

It's Time To Reach Out

If you've made it through this entire page, you should have a pretty good idea of what MorningStar Records does, how we do it, and what our vision is. Now comes the fun part- we'd love to hear from you! Are you interested in affiliating, or simply asking how to create your own physical retail products? Drop us a line, and we'll get back to you as soon as the time allows. We can't wait to discuss all of this and more with you!