Vinyl Extras

Test Pressings

Test pressings are for checking and approving you are happy your supplied audio has transcribed onto the vinyl format.

We recommend all new vinyl orders have test pressings, so you can check for any pops, clicks, excessive hiss, or unwanted artefacts that directly disturb or distract from the listening experience. They are also used to check your Visual Track Markers (where each song starts) and engravings are all correct.

Please note, test pressings do not come with any artwork, they are for checking audio only.

Run Out Engravings

You can engrave the run out area on each side of your record with up to 60 characters (capital letters and numbers only).

The perfect way to leave a cryptic message or extra detail for fans to find when closely inspecting their records.

Run Out Engravings are charged £24 per vinyl side ex. VAT.

Silent Grooves

Vinyl grooves without audible sound. Silent grooves are used when you want your vinyl to look like a regular record, but have no audio for that side.

This is a great solution for those of you who only have enough audio for 1 side, but want your vinyl to look like a classic double sided record.

Mirror Finish

You can have one side of your record with no grooves or surface effect at all, just a classic mirror finish (which you can later sign or paint yourselves).

So smooth and shiny, you can see your face in it. Having a mirror finish makes absolutely no mistake which side of your record has the audio on it. Plus, it looks clean and slick.

Product Options

Add style, durability and attention to detail, while increasing the value of your records.

You can select between these options when making an enquiry or placing an order above.

Extra Test Pressings

Need more than 5 test pressings? Not a problem! Test pressings are the first records created from the metalwork, used to evaluate the quality, volume levels and listen for any untoward pops, clicks or excessive sound artefacts before mass production begins. We always recommend requesting test pressings with your order and listening carefully on a number of different turntables before approving production of the main run.

Vinyl Mastering

For the best results, audio should be specifically mastered for vinyl. Our audio department can take care of vinyl specific services such as vinyl mastering and suitability checking of your audio files. Check this box to receive more information, there is no obligation at all at this stage.

Colour Split Pressings

Make your pressings more unique and collectable with different colour variants. Have you considered offering a limited edition indie exclusive?

Bonus Discs & Items

Have you considered adding bonus materials to your vinyl packaging? We can design your packaging to suit any combination of additional products.

Shaped Records

Make your records in whatever shape you can dream of. Shape them into smaller CD-sized circles, or custom shapes like hearts, stars or triangles.

ANYTHING ELSE?

These are our most popular options, but it's not everything we can do. If you've seen it done before, chances are we can make it happen for you too. Got an idea?

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