I don't have a printer to print on CD's but if I did I have a ton of my own pictures I could use for the labels as well as song names and other contact info. If you already have a printer for a more professional look by all means do it.

Every other part of my submissions are as professional as is probably needed.

I print out the mailing envelope with contact address and return address and add the artists name on the outside of the envelope.

My cover letter is a form I have developed over the years and is saved in my computer and used over and over.

Lyric sheets are saved on a disc that I print from with all contact info listed.

They may still have labeling machines, as well as the blank labels you can use to print your info and adhere to the CD. I think I have seen them in Office supply outlets.

I also have other forms that I have developed such as Split Publishing agreement, Mechanical License, Mechanical Request form, Artist co-writer agreement and a Publishing Contract.

I also have a pretty good Catalog of songs to submit.

If someone turns their nose up because someone used a Sharpie to label a CD I probably wouldn't want to do business with that person anyway.

Ray E. Strode