How To Press A Vinyl Record
Paul Miller
Toronto, ON
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From the metal plates called “mothers” of Paul Miller:

Releasing your music on vinyl can be one of the most rewarding parts of being in a band or running a label. However, the uninitiated are bound to face some challenges. This guide is intended to prepare the reader for those things so he or she can get to the good stuff a little easier.

Let’s begin:

WHERE SHOULD I GO? GOING DIRECT VS. THROUGH A BROKER:

A broker is a company operating as an independent middleman between an artist or label and a record pressing plant. Their volume of projects may help establish more scheduling priority and better pricing. Many are focused on customer service and accessibility, which is important because some record plants have a reputation for pressing good records but keeping poor communication.

So should you press directly at the plant or go through a broker?

I am a broker, so I obviously prefer that route– I wouldn’t do it if I didn’t believe in it. But it’s a fact that all record plants are not created equal, and the same can be said of brokers. It’s … Read More »