Try before you buy. You can download trial versions of both applications to see which one fits your needs. Here are the links to download the trial versions: 

http://www.acoustica.com/cd%2Dlabel%2Dmaker/

http://www.lightscribe.com/downloadsection/windows/index.aspx?id=1538

Hi Kim !

The folks at LightScribe had a "Template Playlist Labeler (Beta)" that attempted to import the Track List to label CDs.  It had a Half and "Full" Label.

I managed to get a copy before they withdrew it because it had too many things that were terribly WRONG .

• I try to use NERO 8 for CDs, because it makes a filename which can be formatted to be "(xx Track)+(Song Title)+(Artist)";
• They also tried to put the Track so I wound up with two; and
• They also did every file in a folder, so I wound up with other filenames including sub-folders.  Also, the "Full" Label did not include an Image, but displayed as if it had provisions for a Background Image.

I've also found that a lot goes into arranging the Text Items for a CD.

The procedure I've found the easiest is:

1. I start the Template Labeler;
2. Usually, select one of My over 80 Custom Templates;
3. Import my Image, if I'm using one;
4. Go into the folder which contains the playlist;
5. One by one select a Track File;
6. Start to do a RENAME;
7. Do a COPY of the track Name;
8. Select a Text Item;
9. PASTE the Track Name;
10. Close the RENAME;
11. Repeat Steps 4 through 11 until I've done all the Tracks.

I then rearrange things to fit, if necessary.

I have had to change the template sometimes.

The Custom Templates include both straight and curved text and go up to 24 Text Items.

Also, I:

1. Keep the LSL File;
2. Export the Label Image; and
3. Make a copy of the Print Preview.

I have an MS Office Live Workspace that has:

• Over 80 Custom Template I have developed;
• OLD LS Software that I have saved;
• Tutorials on Paint.NET (one of the FREE tools I use); and
• Private workspace I create for work I may do for people who contact me.

The OLD LS Software I have saved is in ZIP Files and is as follows:

• LSS+DU - 1_18_1_1.ZIP;
• LSS+DU - 1_17_90_1.ZIP;
• LS Update - 1_14_32_1.ZIP;
• LightScribe Simple Labeler - 1_4_128_1.ZIP; and
• LightScribe PWSDK - 1_12_33_2.ZIP.

If you send me a Private MESSAGE (This is for your Privacy.) containing your correct E-mail Address, I will send you "Invitations" to all My Workspaces and some other stuff.

I hope this helps you and everybody who reads this, including the guys in LS Development.

Hi dipstick and Everyone else !

I've made similar posts on other threads.

How I create Labels Containing a Track List

I've put together some stuff I use to create CD Labels.

• I wrote up the procedure I use in a PDF File.
• I created ZIP Files for 5 Windows Vista "Right-Click" Commands that are used in that procedure.
• I "ripped off" the "Template Playlist Beta" ''Full" and "Half" Disk Templates; fixed them and create a ZIP File of the two templates.
• I have all this and more in My MS Office Live Workspace.
• I have developed 104 Custom Templates for the Template Labeler.
• I have developed 4 Test "borders" for the Simple Labeler.
• 37 Forum Users have taken my offer.

Send me a Private MESSAGE containing:

• Your correct E-mail Address (Required to send links);
• Your full name (For my records); and
• A nickname you use (For my records).

I downloaded it FREE, but it looks like it's more than just a Trial Version.

It has been some time ago, & I haven't really USED it, but it still says 15 days remaining!