FAQs
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Rates start from £50 per single and vary depending on the project's size and specification.
Discounts are offered for EPs (2-6 tracks) and albums (7+ tracks).
If you are interest, get it touch and we can have a chat about your next release!
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Singles will take 2-3 working days, with EPs and albums taking up to 7 working days.
As soon as a project is confirmed, you will receive a delivery date. This way you can always know when to expect your mastered tracks.
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Please send your track in a 24-bit WAV or AIFF file at the original sample rate. For example, if the track was recorded or produced at 48kHz, export your project into a WAV/AIFF at 48kHz.
MP3 files will not be accepted as it is a compressed file format that is not suitable for mastering.
Please remove all limiting on the master channel and make sure the mix is not clipping.
Leave some headroom in your mix, keeping the maximum level between -3db to -6db.
Also make sure to leave about 1-2 seconds at the beginning and end of your track.
If this all sounds too complicated, don’t worry. Just let me know and I will help make sure your music is ready for mastering
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Yes, I offer vinyl masters as an added extra.
I also cut one-off/short run custom vinyl records, so if you’re an artist looking to get your music onto vinyl to sell, feel free to get in touch!
If you choose to have your next release mastered by me and also purchase a vinyl record of the release, you’ll receive the vinyl master completely free, along with an additional bundle discount!
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I offer a 14-day revision policy which allows you to have unlimited revisions within 14 days of the first delivery at no extra cost.
Revisions beyond the 14-day policy window will be at an extra cost of £15 per revision.
Revisions only apply to mastering and not vinyl cutting.
Mastering
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No.
Although the blank records I use are the same as pressed vinyl, the process of transferring audio is different.
Lathe cut records are individually cut in real time. They may have minor surface noise and slight audio variation compared to pressed vinyl.
Lathe cut records allow for one off/short runs at a much more affordable price compared to vinyl pressing.
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Lathe cut records will work with almost all manual turntables perfectly!
However, some automatic or semi-automatic turntables may not cue properly. I recommend cueing the stylus manually.
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Yes!
If you’re an artist looking to sell vinyl as merchandise, I highly recommend ordering a test cut first before committing to a larger run.
If this is something you’re interested in, feel free to get in touch!
I offer special discounted rates for artists who own the full rights to their music (no licence required) and can provide dedicated vinyl master tracks or choose to master with me!
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No.
Cassettes are an analog format and often include hiss, slight pitch variation, and other distortion.
Some prefer this sonic character over digital.
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All CDs made here are duplicated using a professional CD duplication machine.
Each project start with a mastering quality master CD, which is then used to copy onto multiple units at once.
All CD masters include dedicated metadata such as track names, track numbers, disc image information, credits, and ISRC codes (if provided).
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Yes!
Aside from cutting vinyl, I’m also a mastering engineer. If you’re looking to get the very best out of your music, I highly recommend working with a dedicated mastering engineer. After the mixing stage, we specialise in making sure your music reaches the finish line in flying colours, checking every detail to ensure it’s ready for any platform or format.
For the best possible results and sound quality on vinyl, cassette, and CD, it’s highly recommended to have dedicated masters created for each physical format.
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Yes!
There are loads of options, colours, and formats to choose from.
Not everything will be listed as a selectable option, so if you’re after something extra special, feel free to get in touch and we can see what works best for you :)
Keep in mind that more specialised options will increase lead times, as I may need to source materials, and can also affect the overall cost.
Vinyl, Cassette & CD
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This listing is for artists who don’t need any licensing to put it onto vinyl, cassette, or CD.
By cutting out licensing requirements, I’m able to keep prices much lower, making physical releases more accessible.
Whether you’re selling merch at gigs, sharing with fans, or just want something tangible to remember your project, this is for you.
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Fill out the form on the product listing page with your specs, and I’ll get back to you with a quote.
I’ll then send over an invoice with a full price breakdown and estimated turnaround time.
Once you’ve agreed to the Terms and Conditions, payment is made via bank transfer.
Your order isn’t confirmed or booked in until full payment has been received.
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Vinyl
Each vinyl will come with a PVC outer sleeve, a white card inner sleeve, and blank centre labels
Cassette
Each cassette will include a clear case. Options to include no labels or blanks labels are included.
CD
All CDs will come in a clear jewel case. Options to include no labels or blanks labels are included.
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No minimum order!
Each record, cassette and CD are made in real time.
Vinyl orders are capped at:
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You’ll need to supply dedicated masters for vinyl and cassette, or a CD DDP files. Please contact your favourite mastering engineer for these files.
If you’d like me to handle mastering, I’ll include vinyl and cassette masters, plus CD DDP files, FREE when you order the matching format.
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Dedicated masters (especially for vinyl) will give you a much louder, cleaner, and overall better-sounding result.
Digital masters are usually very loud and compressed, which means they don’t have the headroom or dynamics needed for vinyl cutting or cassette dubbing.
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A CD DDP file is basically a folder that holds all the important info about your release, track order, names, ISRCs, credits, and more.
Without it, your CD might not correctly show track names or properly separate tracks when played.
Orders for Artists
Artwork / Files (for vinyl, Cassette and CD)
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Almost all labels and cover artwork are printed in-house onto high-quality photo paper.
12-inch vinyl insert sleeves and cover artwork are printed externally due to their larger size. This also allows for more customisable packaging options on larger 12 inch vinyl orders.
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You can find all templates for labels and cover artwork HERE
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For audio - Please submit in a lossless formats (e.g. WAV, FLAC, AIFF)
MP3 files are acceptable but must be in full fat 320kbps. Please keep in mind that your vinyl, cassette, or CD can only sound as good as the original source audio.
For artwork - For the best quality prints, please send: PNG, JPG or PDF. Higher resolutions will result it better final products, so send the highest you can!
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All files will get a quick check to make sure everything’s named properly and compiled into a project. I may make a few small tweaks if needed to help the audio translate nicely to your chosen format.
Please note: Unless mastering has been arranged beforehand, I won’t apply any extra mastering beyond the basic adjustments needed for each media type.
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Yes!
Custom artwork prints are available for vinyl, cassette, and CD labels, as well as vinyl sleeve inserts, cassette J-cards, and CD jewel case covers.
If you’re looking for something more customised, feel free to get in touch and we do our best to accommodate your request.
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If vinyl decor items are in stock, they will be dispatched within 1–2 working days.
One-off/short run custom vinyl orders are made to order. Please check the product listing for the latest production lead times, which may vary depending on current order volume.
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UK standard (3-5 days): £5
UK Express (1-2 days): £7
Europe: Start from £10
Rest of the World: Start from £20
(Price for shipping for Europe and the rest of the world depends on the total weight)
All final shipping prices are calculated at checkout.
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Yes! You can update your shipping address provided your order has not yet been dispatched. Unfortunately, once an order has been dispatched, I not be able to make any changes to the delivery address.
If you need to make any changes please contact me as soon as possible!
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International orders may be subject to customs duties or import taxes. These charges are the responsibility of the customer.
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All order cancellations must be requested within 24 hours of placing your order. Due to the nature of custom items, once production has begun, your order can no longer be cancelled.