Nationwide Disc

What Nationwide Disc does

NationWide Disc is a US-based physical media manufacturer founded in 1990 (alternatively cited as 1991) and headquartered at 820 N Main St, Fort Worth, Texas. The company specializes in CD and DVD duplication (burning data onto blank CD-R/DVD-R media) and replication (glass-master / stamper molding of discs from scratch), serving independent musicians, bands, record labels, and a secondary base of general business clients. Production is supported by in-house duplicating towers and glass-master manufacturing equipment, with order intake handled through a proprietary Master Uploader Application that accepts audio files, CD-Text, and ISRC codes across Windows and Mac environments.

The product portfolio extends beyond discs into vinyl records, USB flash drives, and apparel (T-shirts, hoodies), with ancillary services such as graphic design and free downloadable packaging templates. Revenue is generated via direct-to-consumer e-commerce on a per-order unit-pricing model with volume discounts; representative pricing is 50 duplicated CDs at $43 and 100 at $77, with no set-up fees, no hidden costs, free coatings, and a $50/day credit (capped at $200) for missed deadlines. Sales support is delivered by dedicated "Project Advisers" each with 10-plus years of production experience.

Distribution is essentially domestic — the company accepts international orders but does not ship outside the US — and is supported by multi-channel marketing (SEO, organic social, email, an affiliate/referral program targeting studios, brokers, and record labels) and by the "Source by NationWide Disc" content platform. The firm cites 34 years of continuous operation, a Grammy Award for Best Recording Package, EU Safe Harbor data-protection compliance, and use of 10% post-consumer recycled materials as credibility markers. Headcount is in the 11-50 range.

Name

Nationwide Disc

Legal name

NationWide Disc

Website

https://nationwidedisc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NationWide Disc is a Fort Worth, Texas-based CD, DVD, and vinyl manufacturer that duplicates and replicates physical media for independent musicians, bands, record labels, and small businesses via direct-to-consumer e-commerce with dedicated project-adviser support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disc Manufacturing

NAICS

Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media (334610), Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media (3346)

SIC

Phonograph Records & Prerecorded Audio Tapes & Disks (3652), Magnetic & Optical Recording Media (3695)

akta.pro primary industry

Physical Recorded Music Manufacturing (Vinyl/CD/Cassette) (MPAIAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Recorded Music Distribution (Physical & Digital) (MPAIAAAC)

Keywords

• CD duplication services
• DVD replication services
• Disc manufacturing
• CD packaging
• Band merchandise

Headquarters

HQ city

North Richland Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. CD/DVD Duplication Services: Burning customer-provided content onto blank CD-R or DVD-R discs. Best for small quantities (up to 5,000 pieces) with faster turnaround (2-7 days, available in 24 hours).
2. CD/DVD Replication Services: Manufacturing discs from scratch using glass master and stamper process. Best for larger quantities (300+ pieces) with longer production time (average 10 business days). Glass master and stamper costs included in quote.
3. Disc Packaging Products: Sale of various packaging options including Digipaks, Sleeves, Wallets, Jewel Cases, Amaray Cases, and bulk disc packaging.
4. Design Services: Professional graphic design team creates album artwork, with pricing separate from disc production.
5. Merchandise Products: Band merchandise including T-shirts, hoodies, vinyl records, and USB flash drives.
6. Affiliate Program: Studio, broker, and record label referral program to maximize business presence and client relations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nationwide Disc manufactures physical music and media products on demand, including CD and DVD duplication (burning onto blank CD-R/DVD-R discs in small batches up to 5,000 units) and CD and DVD replication (glass master/stamper manufacturing for 300+ unit runs). The company also produces complementary band merchandise such as custom-printed t-shirts, hoodies, vinyl records, and USB flash drives, plus professional graphic design services for album artwork and packaging. Customers are individual musicians, bands, studios, ad agencies, and businesses that need affordable, professional-quality physical media with flexible quantity options and retail-ready packaging.

Product overview

Nationwide Disc is a disc duplication and replication manufacturing company offering physical media production services primarily for musicians, bands, and entertainment clients. The core product portfolio includes CD Duplication, CD Replication, DVD Duplication, and DVD Replication services, each available with multiple packaging options (Digipaks, Sleeves, Wallets, Jewel Cases, Amaray Cases, and Bulk Discs). The company also offers complementary merchandise products including Band T-Shirts & Hoodies, Vinyl Records, USB Flash Drives, and general Band Merch. Supporting services include a Master Uploader Application for file submission, Design Services for artwork creation, and free Product Templates for customer self-design. The company operates from Fort Worth, Texas and has been supplying disc manufacturing services for 34 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Source by NationWide Disc: A resource website providing music marketing tips, songwriting guidance, gig advice, and industry opportunities for musicians. The Musician's Source for Success.

Products and services

• CD Duplication Burning customer-provided content onto blank CD-R discs using dedicated duplicating towers, recommended for small quantities up to 5,000 pieces with 2–7 day turnaround (or 24 hours when needed). Targeted at independent musicians, bands, studios, ad agencies, and businesses needing physical CD releases.
• CD Replication Manufacturing CDs from scratch using glass master and stamper molding, recommended for runs of 300+ pieces with average 10 business day production time and highest-quality output. Targeted at larger commercial releases by musicians, labels, studios, and ad agencies.
• DVD Duplication Burning customer-provided content onto blank DVD-R discs using dedicated duplicating towers, suitable for small quantities with faster turnaround. Targeted at musicians, filmmakers, studios, ad agencies, and businesses distributing video content on DVD.
• DVD Replication Manufacturing DVDs from scratch using heat and pressure molding, suitable for larger quantity runs requiring the highest quality disc production. Targeted at commercial DVD releases by filmmakers, labels, studios, and businesses.
• Vinyl Records

Quantifiable outcome

• $50/day credit if production deadline missed (up to $200 maximum)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Oasis Disc Manufacturing: Oasis Disc Manufacturing offers CD and DVD duplication and replication for independent artists and small labels, with a similar small-batch, fast-turnaround, direct-to-artist model. The two companies are routinely compared by indie musicians shopping for physical media production.
• Duplium: Duplium (formerly CD Solutions) provides short-run CD and DVD duplication along with full packaging and fulfillment for independent artists. Its small-run, quick-turn positioning overlaps directly with Nationwide Disc's duplication offering.
• Pirates Press: Pirates Press specializes in vinyl record pressing, CD manufacturing, and packaging for independent musicians and bands. While it leans more heavily into vinyl, its combined vinyl/CD/Jewel Case/Sleeve portfolio competes for the same indie release budget.
• Kunaki: Kunaki is an automated, on-demand CD/DVD and disc printing service targeting independent musicians and small businesses. Its self-service ordering and print-on-demand approach is a clear alternative to Nationwide Disc's traditional sales-led offering for the same indie segment.
• Disc Makers: Disc Makers is one of the largest independent CD/DVD/vinyl manufacturers in North America, explicitly targeting independent musicians and bands with bundled duplication, replication, packaging, and merch services. It competes head-to-head with Nationwide Disc on virtually the same product set and customer segment.
• Disc Supply: Disc Supply offers CD, DVD, and Blu-ray duplication and replication with packaging, artwork, and fulfillment services geared toward independent music artists. It directly competes for the same small-to-mid batch indie music orders.
• A to Z Media: A to Z Media provides CD and DVD duplication, replication, printing, and packaging services to musicians, bands, and businesses. Its product mix, minimum-order structure, and target customers closely mirror Nationwide Disc's core offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/nationwidedisc
• Facebookfacebook.com/nationwide.disc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nationwide-disc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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