CD ripping guide

Ripping CDs with Exact Audio Copy

One focused step per page. Configure EAC for clean FLAC rips, CUE sheets, and logs that are useful for Nu-Metal Preservation review.

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Step 10

Post-rip review before submitting

Follow this step, then use the next button at the bottom. This keeps the guide readable and avoids burying important settings in one long page.

  • Confirm the folder contains FLAC files, an EAC log, and a CUE sheet.
  • Open the log and check for read errors, suspicious positions, skipped tracks, or failed confidence matches.
  • Make sure the tracklist submitted to NMP is clean. Do not paste timestamps or duplicate numbering into the tracklist field.
  • Submit scans or clear photos of the cover, disc face, barcode, catalog number, matrix/runout, SID codes, and other source details when available.
NMP note: Never edit an EAC log to hide errors or personal paths. Add a note to your submission instead.
NMP submission checklist

What to include with your submission

When the rip is complete, submit the audio source details and supporting files that let staff review the physical copy accurately.

EAC log file
CUE sheet
FLAC format notes
Clean tracklist without timestamps
Front and back cover scans/photos
Disc face and matrix/runout details
Catalog number, barcode, country, label, and year
Notes about scratches, skips, promos, CD-Rs, reissues, or unusual packaging
Attribution: screenshots and step structure are adapted from the original public EAC ripping guide by caaok. The EAC download button points to the current Exact Audio Copy alternative servers page.