File specs
- Trim size: 8.5" (width) x 11" (height)
- Bleed size: 9" (width) x 11.5" (height). Note that bleed is 1/4" (versus the standard 1/8").
- All text and logos must be at least 1/8" from the trim line.
- Resolution: 300 dpi or higher
- Color: CMYK
- File Format: JPG or PDF
Content
- Should include the following information about the product, where applicable:
- Title artwork
- Artist
- Title
- Description
- Track Listing
- Bonus Materials
- Sales Points
- Press Quotes
- Marketing/Advertising Info
- An area that includes all important title details (example):
- Artist (if applicable)
- Title
- MVD's Catalog # Must be MVD's exact catalog#/SKU for the title and not include spaces.
- UPC
- Prebook Date This is 5 weeks before the street date.
- Street Date
- SRP
- Genre
- Run Time
- Box Lot
- Label
- Format
- Barcode grapics are optional, but UPC is required.
- MVD logo:
- MVD contact info:
800-888-0486 ∙ Fax 888-536-7998 ∙ 203 Windsor Road, Pottstown, PA 19464 ∙ www.MVDb2b.com
Art submission checklist
- Ensure 1/4" bleed is included if sheet is running in MVD's New Release Book.
- Double-check all title details are correct by verifying the title details are correct on MVD's site (www.MVDb2b.com).
- All support/artwork files must be CMYK or GREYSCALE format.
- All support/artwork files must be high-res (300 dpi+).
- Double-check measurements and spelling.
File delivery
Email any files under 10 MB to Tiffany Bafile. Files over 10 MB can be sent to to Tiffany Bafile via WeTransfer (a free way to send files under 2GB; account not required) OR Hightail.
Art contact
Contact Tiffany Bafile with questions.