Guidelines

How much does it cost to press a 7 inch vinyl?

How much does it cost to press a 7 inch vinyl?

45 RPM: suggested speed for a 7”. Optimal timing is 2:30 – 4:00 minutes but can contain up to 6 minutes with some sound and volume drop off. 33 ⅓ RPM: Can fit up to 5-8 minutes. Furnace does not recommend pressing 7”s at 33 ⅓ do to possible sound quality and playability concerns.

How much can a 7 inch hold?

7″ Records (often referred to as 45’s) can be cut at 45 RPM or 33 1/3 RPM. When cut at 33 1/3 you can hold approximately 6:00 minutes per side. When cut at 45 you can hold approximately 4:30 minutes per side. These numbers are not set in stone, just a suggested maximum.

What the difference between 7 and 12 vinyl?

12 inch singles will usually sound much better. Since the grooves are farther apart on a 12 inch single it can be mastered at a higher volume. Also many 7 inch singles were made if styrene instead of vinyl. These typically sound worse when played and will wear much faster.

Can you play 7 inch vinyl on any record player?

All record players do not play every single size of vinyl record. All record players will play the two most common sizes of vinyl record, those being 12-inch and 7-inch, but it is far less likely they will be able to play a 10-inch record.

What kind of cloth do you use to press fabric?

While some fabrics are known to take to pressing better than others, one thing that can help when pressing almost any type of fabric is a pressing cloth. ZJ shares the brand and type of pressing cloth that she likes to use and shows how it can be found.

How many RPM does a 7 inch record press?

This is why they’re traditionally used for single releases. Standard Vinyl can press both types of 7 inch records: 45 rpm (with about 4.5 minutes per side) and 33 rpm (with about 7 minutes per side). We press our record orders in standard black but we can also manufacture coloured 7 inch vinyl .

What kind of vinyl do you use for 7 inch records?

Standard Vinyl can press both types of 7 inch records: 45 rpm (with about 4.5 minutes per side) and 33 rpm (with about 7 minutes per side). We press our record orders in standard black but we can also manufacture coloured 7 inch vinyl . Check out our prices, pick up artwork templates, or check out Vinyl Pressing 101 to place an order.

Which is the best type of vinyl pressing?

Choose from a traditional and subtle acid-etch, or blow the roof off with a full colour screenprinted record. The latest in surface effect technology are our new UV printed vinyl, which open up the realms of possibility to no end. Check it out!