What is the history of the 12-inch vinyl record format?
The 12-inch vinyl record format is the standard, most popular choice when it comes to vinyl records. When we think or talk about vinyl records, the one that pops in our head is most likely the 12-inch vinyl. Yes, some release mid-length in 10 inch vinyl and singles in 7 inch vinyl but they’re much […]
How much does it cost to press 100 vinyl records?
How much does it cost to press 100 vinyl records? We often get this question now that vinyl is becoming more and more popular again. Some of you might be scared to even ask because pressing a vinyl record seems so ambitious and intimidating. It seems so expensive and is reserved for big artists like […]
Biggest List of Music Recording Studios in the USA (Part 1)
We compiled over 500 music recording studios in the USA just for you. If you want the full list beautifully compiled in a spreadsheet, like our Facebook page and send us a message with a subject line “I want the big list.” You’re welcome! 17 Hertz Studio http://17hertz.com/ [email protected] (310) 331-8818 https://www.facebook.com/17HertzLA/ 5253 Lankershim Blvd […]
Best Ways to Choose Inner & Outer Vinyl Record Sleeves
If you’re about to press some vinyl records, you may wonder why choosing inner and outer sleeves are such a big deal when they’re just sleeves that’ll hold your vinyl records. However, let’s not forget that they do not just hold these vinyl records, they protect them from being damaged! The inner sleeve is there […]
Grammy Nominees for Best Record Package 2020
The 63rd GRAMMY Awards are right around the corner, airing Sunday, Jan. 31, on CBS, but the nominations are here now. Find out who are nominated for best record package category. Their box sets are looking too awesome! Flaming Pie (Collector’s Edition)- Paul McCartney Linn Wie Andersen, Simon Earith, Paul McCartney & James Musgrave, art directors
Vinyl Mastering Guidelines & Tips to Get the Best Sound Quality
Vinyl mastering is serious business. You and your engineer have to be very meticulous to get it right. We want to do vinyl record pressing because it has exceptional sound quality but this is also the format that is the trickiest to manufacture. It’s prone to have slight imperfections like distortion and noise. That is […]
Vinyl Records With the Most Unique Shapes
These vinyl records with the unique shapes can give you more bang for your buck because not only do they play good music (as they should), they can be good deco, too! There are so many ways to make vinyl records more quirky and creative than just having them in the classic black. There are […]
Vinyl Records of The Most Famous Musicians Today
Most of the musicians today are releasing their albums in good-looking vinyl records even if streaming is affordable and easy. That just proves that we love to have something we can truly own…that we can touch and smell and show off to all of our friends. CD used to do this but sadly it is becoming […]
Why you should make your own vinyl record in 2020
Why should you make your own vinyl record in 2020 when there’s a pandemic that has turned the world upside down? Musicians all over the world are suffering from the consequences of COVID as we say goodbye to concerts, gigs, and basically…everything fun for a while. However, we noticed something interesting during this time— we […]
GRAMMY BEST RECORD PACKAGE: Main Diaz- El Orisha de la Rosa
Magín Díaz, el Orisha de la Rosa, is the first solo album of the legendary, but anonymous, 95-year-old singer: Magín Díaz. Despite being the composer of many songs now considered a fundamental part of Colombia’s musical heritage, he has lived and worked in obscurity. Other people have recorded his songs, but now it is time […]