Project Guides

In this section, you’ll find everything you need to know about your upcoming vinyl project.

View our dedicated guides designed to walk you through reviewing your test pressings, as well as preparing artwork and audio for submission.

Did you know…

The 12” vinyl LP was originally developed in 1945 by Peter Goldmark, who was an engineer for CBS Record Company. At the time most record players built for 7” records couldn’t accommodate the new size.

Color vinyl has become very popular recently but it certainly isn’t a new development. Back in the 1940s, vinyl was made in various colors to distinguish between different genres of music.

Random color vinyl is available for the same price as black vinyl. Give your project a unique touch, with every copy featuring subtle visual differences.

Test Pressings (TPs) are always pressed on black colored vinyl. Once TPs are approved we’ll press the production copies in the color or effect chosen for the project.

DMM

We explain the process known as Direct Metal Mastering and the advantages that it holds over traditional Lacquer Mastering when it comes to cutting your master.

Audio

Want to ensure your vinyl records sound their best? Follow our audio guide before submitting your masters and deliver optimised files to our engineers.

Artwork

Our artwork guide is designed to take you through the steps of preparing to submit your artwork, and ensure a quick proof approval process.

Effects

Considering combining two or more colors for your next project? We’ve put together some dos and don’ts when it comes to our most popular multi-color effects.

Tests

Test Pressings (TPs) are often one of the most misunderstood parts of the vinyl pressing process. Our guide will help you review your TPs and in the unlikely event identify any issues.

Turntable

Our record turntable calibration guide will help you ensure that your new or vintage turntable performs the best that it can.

Looking For Artwork Templates?

Our dedicated artwork templates page contains 60+ downloadable files for your next Vinyl project.

Templates