A transfer layer on a surface of a mold has a thickness distribution along
the radius direction that the layer is thick in an inner round portion
but is gradually thinner toward an outer round portion. An adhesive layer
is formed between a surface of a signal substrate which bears a signal
recording film and the mold which seats the transfer layer. The adhesive
layer has a thickness distribution that the layer is thin in an inner
round portion but is gradually thicker toward an outer round portion.
Since the thickness distributions along the radius direction of the
transfer layer and the adhesive layer are opposite to each other, the
thickness distribution of an isolation layer which comprises the two
layers is uniform.