How to press colored vinyl records (and have them shipped directly to your fans)
Colored vinyl records is the shiz and making them is a thousand times easier today. What’s up with the craze? Musicians and fans are crazy for the good ole custom vinyl record format. They have been releasing vinyl albums left and right, some in the fanciest colored vinyl records and printed inner sleeves. We can’t […]
Vinyl Single Jacket VS Vinyl Gatefold Jacket: Which is Better for Your Project
In releasing your vinyl record album, you will certainly have to decide on what kind of vinyl packaging you want– whether it’s the single vinyl jacket or the vinyl gatefold jacket. There are many types of vinyl jackets available today, but we’ll be focusing more on these two because they’re the standard. Let me first […]
10 of the Prettiest Grammy-nominated Vinyl Record Package to Date
We all know the Grammys for giving awards to musicians but they also give special attention to the aesthetic of an album. Since its inception, the Grammy’s has a special section for the visual look of an album called the Grammy Award for Best Record Package which is awarded to the art director, not the […]
19 Do’s and Don’ts When Releasing Your Very First Vinyl Record
Every artist you know has released at least one album on vinyl and that’s because it wasn’t just a fad or a glitch in the system…VINYL IS SO DARN BACK. It’s actually not hot news. Vinyl made its comeback in 2006 and last year, despite of or exactly because of the pandemic, vinyl has officially […]
21 of the most valuable vinyl records that might be hiding In your grandma’s attic
With vinyl records experiencing a resurgence in popularity, you might be surprised to learn that 21 valuable records you might have at home belong to the list of the most expensive ones. All vinyl records are valuable but some are more valuable than others. You know one of the many good reasons why people are […]
HORROR SOUNDTRACK VINYL RECORDS WITH THE CATCHIEST DESIGNS
Music plays a very crucial role in horror movies as they create the mood and atmosphere. That is why filmmakers really take their time in finding the best score for their masterpieces. Take for example Dario Argento and the soundtrack for his classic Deep Red (Profondo Rosso). He approached Pink Floyd but when he got […]
What you need to know about catalog numbers on vinyl records
If it’s your first time to have vinyl records pressed, one of the things that you will have to think about is the catalog number. You might get a little overwhelmed by the many things vinyl record pressing plants ask from you but it should not be because of the catalog number. What is it […]
Top 10 Reasons Why Vinyl is Called Vinyl (and Not LPs)
Vinyl records haven’t always been called vinyl records? Who would’ve to thunk it, and who fucking cares? But if you want to be able to talk the walk and want to be able to mix it with your fellow industry buds, it’s best you read on. The change in name didn’t happen overnight. It’s only […]
How Do I Know if I’m Getting Quality Vinyl Record Pressing?
To say vinyl is making a comeback isn’t correct anymore. Vinyl is well and truly back. Collectors and audiophiles everywhere prefer to listen to music on record and immerse themselves in the full “album” experience. To enjoy the rich sound of vinyl, you need to start with the best possible source file, mastered for vinyl. […]
CUSTOM VINYL PRESSING: Everything you need to know about Jackets, Sleeves, and Inserts
As a custom vinyl pressing company, we frequently get a lot of questions from customers who want to get their first records made, usually about the difference between vinyl jackets and sleeves and inserts. That is why we decided to dedicate a blog post that lays it out for you. Hopefully, this will help you […]