Record Pressing

View our colored vinyl options, custom mixed variations, and weight choices for our 12 inch pressing service.

Color Styles

 
Exact colors may differ than images below.

Additional color options available. Please inquire for more information or to request a custom option.

The images below are mockups and examples of records we’ve pressed. Due to vinyl manufacturers and availability, some colors may be a different shade and some color recipes may create different effects.  If you use these images in your mockups, please make note that exact colors may be different in person.

If you have concerns or need a specific color, please get in touch beforehand. Thanks.


Solid

Opaque stock color or custom mix. Custom mixed colors won’t be totally solid and might show components of the mix.

Exact colors may differ than images below.

If you have concerns or need a specific color, please get in touch beforehand. Thanks.


Translucent

Solid colors mixed with clear compound. Some colors might be more transparent than others. 

Exact colors may differ than images below.

If you have concerns or need a specific color, please get in touch beforehand. Thanks.


Splatter

Only available in 180 gram weight variant.

Exact colors may differ than images below.

If you have concerns or need a specific color, please get in touch beforehand. Thanks.

NOTE: Due to the time it takes to press splatters, and to keep our lead times reasonable, Splatter variants may be capped for larger quantities. The entire project must be 180 gram. Inquire if interested. Thank you for your understanding.

Please note – splatters potentially have more surface noise than other color options. Base color can be opaque or transparent.


Marble

A sequenced mix of 2 or 3 colors. Color separation varies from record to record. Not all records appear the same. Mixed primary colors may turn into complementary colors. The colors shown below may have different effects due to the different machines used.

Exact colors may differ than images below.

If you have any concerns or questions about colors, please get in touch beforehand.


Smoke

This process adds a material that melts at a higher temperature than the base giving it a smoky effect. A variety of smoke colors are available. Base color can be opaque or translucent. The colors shown below may have different effects due to the different machines used.

Exact colors may differ than images below.

If you have concerns or need a specific color, please get in touch beforehand. Thanks.


Weights

Standard Weight
150 grams
Heavy Weight
180 grams

NOTICE: Weights can vary +/- 5 grams.


Setup Fees

For every variation of a record pressed, a setup fee is required. Changing colors or styles of a record in the middle of a run requires a thorough cleaning out and flushing of the press to avoid traces of the previous colors from appearing in the next variation. There is a minimum of 50 units per color / color style / weight, with each new variation incurring a color setup fee.

$140 – PRESS SETUP FEE

Every order has a Press Setup Fee regardless of the quantity or type of records being pressed. This ensures that each and every project begins and ends with a freshly cleaned & calibrated press.

$100 – COLOR SETUP FEE

Incurred when you order any colored vinyl record option to provide a clean change of colors between units with little to no trace of the previous colors.