From Master File to Turntable – How Vinyl Records Are Pressed
Vinyl records aren’t just enjoying a revival — they’ve become a badge of authenticity in music culture. For artists, releasing on vinyl is a chance to create a collectible, high-quality version of their music that stands apart from digital formats. But what actually happens between uploading your audio and holding the final record in your hands? Let’s walk through the vinyl pressing service process step-by-step — and why working with an experienced team makes all the difference. Step 1: Preparing Your Audio Before any physical production begins, you need a high-quality digital master tailored for vinyl. Vinyl has unique characteristics and limitations — for example, extremely loud bass or harsh high frequencies can cause distortion or skipping. A specialist mastering engineer can optimise your tracks so they translate beautifully to vinyl. At Impress Vinyl , you can supply your mastered audio directly or arrange for their team to handle the mastering for you. Step 2: Cutti...