Getting ready to record

I have a friend who has a studio -- and I have a few friends that will back me up -- if I don't get furloughed (seriously) -- I am plunking down the money to get it done.

I am doing all original songs...mainly so that I don't have to pay for licenses(plus I kind of like my own songs) --I am still researching reproducing the CDs and what format. I am looking at starting with 200 cds.

I'm curious if anyone has gone through this process and what kinds of lessons learned you would pass on.