The document discusses the key information found on a digipack, which is a type of music packaging. It notes that a digipack typically includes the artist name and track list, record label, artist name and album title, UPC code, and copyright information. It also provides background on extended plays (EPs), which contain 4-6 songs and are usually used to promote new artists. EPs can be released physically or digitally.

1. By Nicole Calliste

2. Artist name & track list –
The artist’s name and track list are an essential
part of the digipack. The track list is a complete
run down of all the songs as well as their
position on the album/ep, which ultimately
helps the listener to identify their favourite
songs.
Record label company –
In the spine of the digipak features ‘Big
Machine Records’, this is the name of the
record company which distributed this album.
The name of the record company is often
found at the back of the digipak as an
indication of production rights.
Artist name & Album Title –
Music artist tend to place their name within
the digipak’s spine for display purposes. The
album/ep’s title is also placed here so that
buyers can see what they are buying.
UPC (Universal Product Code) code
numbers –
This bar code allows retail companies to track
their products and sales.

3.  Copyright notes –
 © [year] [artist name] – indicates the
copyright of the lyrics and music on the
album.
 ℗ [year] [artist name or record label] –
indicates the copyright of the sound
recordings.
 Copyright of the artwork featured must be
indicated by © [Artwork or Photographs]
[year] [artist]
 Additional codes –
 UPC bar code – allows the distributors to
track the sales of the album/ep/single.
 Publishing information.
 “All rights reserved. Unauthorized
duplication is a violation of applicable laws.”

4. The information found on the digipak are often referred to as liner notes. Liner notes
contain information about the record, i.e. recording credits, record label ,copyright
information, and sometimes, song lyrics and provide fans with background information
about the music. Due to the rise of digital downloads liner notes have become less
important, however are sometimes available as a digital booklet.

5. By Nicole Calliste

6. EP stands for Extended Play.
EP’s consist of 4 to 6 songs and normally
contain 30 mins of music.
An EP can be sold both in physical format
and as a digital download.
EP’s are mainly used as a promotional
tool - for new artist and bands.

7. Recorded extended play (EPs) records contain a collection of songs, usually more
than just the single but as a whole does not qualify as a full album. Originally
deprived from specific types of vinyl records , the term EP is now applied to compact
discs as well as music downloads. In today’s modern era EPs have been classified as
4 to 6 songs.
Sasha Keable’s ‘Black Book’ surpasses the standard amount of songs and length
(at 8 songs and 30 minutes long) for an EP released in the UK. Our artist singer -
songwriter Melina will release a free EP consisting of 4 original songs. Sasha
Keable’s EP was only available via online download from her website, Melina’s EP
will be used for promotional purposes and will be available on SoundCloud
(an ‘online audio distribution platform’).
1. Daydreamer
2. Asking for More
3. Careless Over You
4. You Got Me
5. Nice Side
6. Spoke to Myself
7. Tempting As You Are
8. Lights

9. Extreme long shot of our filming location
which could be edited in black and white to
create an atmospheric mood, as low light
black and white editing is greatly effective
in creating dramatic edgy photographs.
EP
Design
Ideas
Long shot of our artist
standing alone in a field.
A graphic design which incorporates a
symbol/ object mentioned in the song .
Medium shot of our
artist looking towards
the camera , positioned
in front of a plain
background.