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What machine is used to make vinyl records?
The main piece of equipment is called a cutting lathe, the machine that physically carves the music's grooves into a plate called a lacquer—an aluminum plate covered with cellulose nitrate, a coating similar to nail polish.
How much does a record pressing machine cost?
Newbilt's double system featuring two presses and an extruder, hydraulic power supply and a trimming machine costs $161,250 while a single-press system will set you back $100,000.
How much does it cost to press 1,000 vinyl records?
Standard Black Vinyl Pressing Pricing | ||
300 | $1060 | $1610 |
500 | $1160 | $1950 |
1000 | $1450 | $2630 |
Colored Vinyl (per 100) | add $70 per 100 | add $90 per 100 |
Can I press my own vinyl?
You can press your own vinyl with a cut lathe process with various sizes, colors, and price ranges at Impress vinyl. Pressing vinyl records with more copies will lessen the overall price per copy. The minimum order to press a vinyl record varies in multiple pressing plants.
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Feb 26, 2020 · I've been dreaming of starting my own vinyl pressing plant. But would it even be profitable nowadays? How would one even start doing this?
I heard some where you could get a press for around 15 - 25 thousand dollars. RPA sells vinyl extruders for about 50,000$ and Record trimmers for about 6000$.