CD Barcode

A CD barcode, more commonly referred to as a UPC bar code (Universal Product Code), is essentially a series of bars of varying widths that represent a 12-digit number that is read by a UPC scanner. The bar code is used to identify a particular CD as an official product, and for stores to keep track of inventory in stock and sold.

A CD barcode can be ordered and purchased from a company that specializes in providing UPC codes for products; it is necessary to purchase a different, unique bar code for each specific CD. The bar code is typically the most effective way to establish a product as professional and legitimate, as well as enable retail and online stores to order your compact disk and make it available for sale to consumers.

Many stores and catalogs will not carry CDs that do not possess a UPC code; the CD barcode will also enable your product to be more easily discovered by compact disk distributors, major record, film and television studios, producers, and other media industry professionals.