Category: Vinyl pressing

Expert advice

As you probably know, vinyl records have never disappeared from the musical universe, even though digital media eclipsed them for a while, at the beginning of their heyday.

Today, they are considered top-notch merchandising tools. They come in several formats: 7", 10" and 12". The dimensions of the sleeve as well as the vinyl and the duration of the music you will have pressed on it are relative to the format. This is a criterion to consider before starting your customisation.

The number of supported tracks is also variable. More specifically, vinyl pressing is suitable for both singles and albums with more than a dozen tracks. The ideal type of vinyl cutting is therefore the one that best meets the needs of your band and its music style... To give you an idea, here's the link between the size of the vinyl and the duration of the tracks it contains. It also depends on the speed at which the vinyl spins on its turntable.

- 12"
33 revolutions per minute: 40 to 60 minutes of content, it's a classic album.
45 revolutions per minute: It was called a maxi single, Maxi Single, and now Extended Play (EP).

- 10"
33 revolutions per minute: Long play (LP)
45 revolutions per minute: Extended play (EP)

- 7"
33 revolutions per minute: Format used in the 60s/70s for children's albums.
45 revolutions per minute: Single (two tracks)

Useful vocabulary

Sleeve or cover = sleeve
Gatefold cover = fold-out or flap sleeve
Inserts = inserted documents, these can also be stickers

The customisation steps are easy to follow. Once your graphic file is ready, we'll send you a proof. Only after obtaining your approval do we start processing your order. The vinyl pressing time can be long sometimes, don't hesitate to plan well in advance!

Does your band have specific needs that you can't find in this section? Don't worry, we can submit a personalised quote if you request one. For example, we can offer you coloured vinyl for the same price as black ones!