Hello From London budding producer need help with records

[Rick C]

Hello all,

I am a DJ/producer and I am looking to get some of my tracks on to record to send out to record labels so just found this forum and I am very interested in it. If anyone can help me in my quest on a tight budget that would be great!

I am also a web designer / web hoster if anyone needs any help or advice!

thanks!

[opcode66]

What is your budget? How many copies? What sort of quality is acceptable? You need to specify these things before anyone will seriously reply. You will be looking for a dub cutter. Also, did you want lacquer or plastic?

[Rick C]

Hello,

Thanks for the reply.

Initially be looking for around 20 copies. That's just it I don't know about that, whatever is more cost effective but still a good sound so up for discussion.

[opcode66]

length of play also determines price. how long? what size? 7" or 12"

price for a one off record can vary greatly depending on quality. so, poor quality could be $10 - $15. High quality stereo can cost you up to $60. Those are per disc prices.

if you were willing to pay $60 x 20 = $1200 then you should consider having a pressing done. About 200 x 12" records will cost you $1200.

[jtransition]

If that is all that you need them for i would sugest that you save your money and find a dj who plays your style of music and give him a dub/mp3/cd depending on what his preferred deliery medium is.

[IRF80]

Its definitely a reviving trend... Artists wanting to send their demos on vinyl to A&R men, labels and DJ's rather than CD. Only last week a guy contacted me to broker a run of 250 12"'s.
Back in 2003 I was the same, ironically it was you Jason who cut my first 12".