Thanks again Admin
I don't have any Archive discs, but Warner supposedly uses Verbatim.
I feel the same way you do. I'm a fan of film scores as well as classic film, and numerous independent labels (La La Land Records, Intrada Records, Film Score Monthly) have done and still do very well producing professional, pressed CDs given the deluxe treatment: in-depth liner notes, great looking graphics, artwork, jewel cases etc. There is simply no difference between their products and those of the big labels. They charge about $20 per (same as the Archives) and limit their runs to between 1,200 and 3,000 copies, approximately. They all have loyal followings - as their titles are naturally rare soundtracks from mostly older films and TV specials/shows - and continue (even in this economic climate) to sell out many titles. I see no reason Warner and Universal can't do the same.
Anyway, what do you think those Universal discs are? Just fancy recordables?