Key Production: CD, DVD, Vinyl manufacture and packaging.

Lee & Herring - Fist of Fun Series One

Key Production were asked to create a package worthy of the long awaited release of the complete first series of Stewart Lee & Richard Herring’s brilliant 1995 BBC comedy. Despite being criminally underrated at the time this was the show that first brought the pair (now both respected stand-ups in their own right) to the attention of the wider British public. Convinced that this was a national treasure, access to which all were entitled, the ever-courageous Go Faster Stripe staked all on purchasing the rights and presenting a comprehensive overview of a remarkable series.

Lavishly presented in a matt laminated casebound book comprising of four sewn in, suspended wallets over which is printed an essay on the contents of the DVD’s and the making of the shows. The four disc set is packed with extras, commentaries and deleted scenes as well as the original six episodes. Go Faster Stripe’s gamble paid off and the DVD package has been extremely well received and much admired.

• Matt laminated casebound book
• Sewn in, suspended wallets
• 4 x DVD

Peter Hammill - Pno, Gtr, Vox, Box

Using a variety of paper stocks and finishes, Key Production were proud to produce a strictly limited edition 7 piece CD box set presenting a very personal collection of live performances from 40 years of solo concerts. The 24 page booklet printed on a white cartridge paper to contrast with the high gloss wallets features notes on the project complemented by snapshots of dressing rooms and stage entrances taken by the artist himself over the course of a series of performances since 2007.

• Deluxe presentation box box
• 7 CDs in glossy wallets
• 24 page booklet

Bill Nelson - The Practice of Everyday Life

A beautifully presented 8 CD set in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Bill Nelson's recording career. Key Production manufactured this striking collection for Cherry Red in a rigid, matt laminated Digibook with a lavish 68 page perfect bound booklet vividly illustrating the extent and diversity of the artist's work.

• Matt laminated digibook
• 8 CDs
• 68 page perfect bound booklet

Enter Shikari - Live from Planet Earth Box Set

Key Production were pleased to be asked to create a bespoke package for this Enter Shikari limited edition box set documenting live performances from around the world. The packaging was required for three DVDs, a CD and a sixty page book. The book, entitled 'Images from Planet Earth' was a carefullly compiled scrapbook with shots taken on tour; backstage, onstage, in the van, drunk, asleep. Also included was an Enter Shikari laminate card with a unique barcode that allows special discounts and surprise extras when presented at the merch desk at shows.

• Matt laminated box with spot gloss varnish on both lid and base
• White card fitment to secure contents
• 8 panel slit-pack for 3 discs & 8 page booklet
• DVD in card wallet
• 60 page book
• Printed laminate card

Kitty Daisy & Lewis - Smoking In Heaven Vinyl Book

This is a real one off concept with a completely novel custom designed packaging solution for Kitty, Daisy & Lewis's 2011 album ‘Smoking In Heaven’. Key Production were asked to recreate an old-school 10" vinyl album package similar to packages that were made before the advent of the long playing 12 LP format. The result is a hardback bound book with gold embossed spine to hold the eight, 78rpm, 10" pieces of vinyl.

• Eight 10" 78rpm records.
• Hard-back bound book with a gold embossed spine.

Editors - Complete Box Set

A deluxe limited edition collectors box to house everything Editors have ever released. The set covers not only the three albums officially released by the band, but also includes every other recording the band has released up to this point on CD and vinyl. The vinyl is housed in a bound book and each lp has it's inner sleeve whilst the CDs are contained in hardback folder. In addition there is an exclusive book with a collection of lyrics plus over 200 images of artwork, band and live photographs. The first 200 recipients also receive a signed card with hand written lyrics by lead singer and lyricist Tom Smith.

The band wanted fans to have this music on any and every format we can produce and also share some photos and memories of the last 6 years in a volume that you can keep forever.

• 12" deluxe presentation box
• 12" Book to hold 7 180g heavyweight LPs
• 12" Hardback folder to hold 7 CDs
• 104 page photo-art book in slipcase

Carl Barât Deluxe Box Set

Key Production were proud to project manage this much anticipated solo release for ex Libertine Carl Barat. A great deal of time and attention to detail were necessary in putting this project together with experienced planners able to coordinate the artwork and manufacturing to create a cohesive package.

• 4 panel digipak with clear CD tray holder with pocket and matt UV finish.
• 16 page colour booklet on matt art paper.
• Bespoke presentation box.
• T-shirt with Carl Barât insignia.
• A3 size postcards, printed 4/0.
• 'Threepenny Memoir' paperback book.

Jakob Bro Vinyl Gatefold

Jakob Bro, the Danish jazz guitarist, launched his 2009 studio album Balladeering with a special vinyl edition. Key Production manufactured the 12” vinyl, CD, DVD and booklet which were all housed in a custom, six panel gatefold sleeve. Key was instrumental in developing ideas for the package and providing mock-ups for the client before finally manufacturing the complete set.

• Triple 12” gatefold sleeve printed on reverse board.
• 20 page 12” booklet (300mm by 300mm), 4/4 colour on 140gsm offset matt paper.
• 12" heavy vinyl with CMYK paper inner.
• CD and DVD with full colour on-body label.

Ash Heavyweight Etched Vinyl

Ash: (2010) UK limited edition 1-track 7" singles featuring 26 tracks as part of an A-Z single campaign for 2010. Key Production was asked to manufacture a year-long vinyl campaign for Ash – providing fans with a fantastic looking product and package that had to be distributed on a monthly basis. This involved high levels of communication and planning on an ongoing basis over a 12 month period.

• 7" vinyl, one colour plus pantone colour on heavy etched vinyl.
• Spined sleeves on double white board, one pantone colour.
• Vinyl housed in standard 7” paper inners.

Mogwai - Special Moves Box Set

Mogwai's first live album, released alongside the film 'Burning' documenting the event. Key Production was tasked with manufacturing the CD, DVD and limited edition deluxe triple vinyl box set. The goal was to produce a memorable and valuable collector's box set. A purpose made rigid lidded box was designed, incorporating full CMYK printing plus a pantone and a colour on the reverse, to contain the following.

• 3 x 12” heavy weight vinyl with CMYK label, housed in full colour paper inner.
• Vinyl placed into 8mm spined sleeves (using double white board), which were CMYK, one pantone colour plus lamination.
• Gatefold wallet with two pockets printed 5/1 (CMYK and one pantone) with lamination.
• CD and DVD with full colour on-body label.
• Business card with code to redeem digital downloads.
• A1 full colour poster.
• Clothes patch 3/0 colour print.

Congotronics Box Set

A beautifully designed vinyl box set with six 12 inch LPs. In addition the set included a 7 inch, a re-usable wooden handled USB drive containing videos & mp3s plus a book and a certification of limited edition credentials. The box set employed a wide range of printing and finishing techniques including special pantone colours and gloss varnish. A huge amount of time was invested in working with our suppliers and liaising with the client in order to achieve the high quality finish and final delivery within a relatively short period of time.

• 7" vinyl, CMYK label and sleeve on 300gsm W/W board.
• Four 12” heavy vinyl (180g) LPs with CMYK printed inners with matt varnish and 3mm spined outers from 300gsm W/W board.
• A double heavy vinyl(180g) LP with CMYK labels, printed inners (matt) 5mm spine sleeve on 300gsm W/W board.
• 12 page full colour booklet with 250gsm cover 150gsm inners on uncoated paper.
• A customised, re-useable 2GB wooden USB drive containing 9 videos, and mp3s of all the albums.