Cost element Average cost Example cost for a pressing of 100 records
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Jackets (stock black or white) $0.75 $75
Pressing set-up fee $190 $190
Test pressing (5) $65 $65
140g black vinyl record (per unit) $1.55 $155
How much does it cost to press a 12 inch vinyl?
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12" Master disc (per side)
12" Reference disc (per project)
12" Vinyl Master Disc Cutting (per side)
Metal Processing / Plating Electroplating transforms the master discs into metal stampers. Prices include materials and shipping.
How much does it cost to press a 7 inch vinyl?
Standard Black Vinyl Pressing Pricing
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# of Records 7″ 12″
100 $850 $1260
300 $990 $1505
500 $1090 $1830
How many minutes can a 7 inch vinyl?
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.
Why is vinyl so expensive now?
A shortage of supply to make records, a diminished demand to press records due to high costs, and a frenzy of people buying records with little to no regard for the price. Sales of records online have never even been close to what they were in 2020 when they increased 30% in one year (this is unprecedented).8 jul 2021
How much does pressing a vinyl cost?
Standard Black Vinyl Pressing Pricing
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1000 $1360 $2465
Colored Vinyl (per 100) add $65 per 100 add$85 per 100
Extra Tests (each) $2.00 $2.50
Random Color (Limited Availability) Same as Black Same as Black
How much does it cost to press 1000 vinyl?
Standard Black Vinyl Pressing Pricing
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500 $1090 $1830
1000 $1360 $2465
Colored Vinyl (per 100) add $65 per 100 add$85 per 100
Extra Tests (each) $2.00 $2.50