We are a small team and can currently only take 30-40 custom record orders per week to maintain high quality. This doesn’t include printed items.
Check back Monday-Friday around 5pm ET as we add more in stock (around 5-10 per day) most days. This ensures we can work on getting your order to you faster!
Unfortunately to keep up with orders we cannot give an exact estimate. Estimates are always 2-3 weeks with custom records and about 1 week for most printed items. We appreciate your patience! We do have a rush fee for single custom records of 75.00
Original Music: YES!!!
Non Original Music: Read on..
We will not:
American Vinyl Co acts as a “transferring” service of YOUR audio to an analog format. All the copyright liability is the responsibility of the customers.
Repeat: All the copyright liability is the responsibility of the customers.
You can review our terms and conditions here
This said, if you purchased audio from a legitimate distributor (iTunes, Google Play, Amazon) and you want to make a personal single copy of a mix of songs on an analog medium (vinyl) then there should be no issues (although, we do not guarantee this).
American Vinyl Co does not own any of the music that is submitted for transfer to vinyl.
If creating a mix, please only use legal distributors such as iTunes, Amazon, Google Play etc..
To get us your music, please use the upload forms on the product page. The forms will not be visible when product is out of stock.
Customer accepts all liability of the audio you use to create your record, we are a transferring service of digital audio to vinyl medium.
Easiest way is to create a playlist in Spotify or iTunes and they will tell you your total time. Be sure to do this for each side! Standard single/short run lathe cut records are 17 mins max a side unless you pay up to 20.
High quality WAV files will be best.
Accepted format: .mp3,.aiff,.m4a,.wav,.flac
If your songs are not in one of those formats use the converter: https://online-audio-converter.com/
**NOTE: if this converter creates audio issues and you submit those audio files with these audio defects we cannot accept responsibility!
Our 12″ lathe cut records (doesn’t apply to pressed records) come with 34 minutes of audio standard which is 17 minutes per side. You can add up to 40 minutes with 20 minutes max per side. It is a dollar a minute more per minute which can be added on the 12″ Record product screen.
Most of our options are available on our website so please check under the “Products” menu. If it is not there send us an email at americanvinylco1@gmail.com
We know that vinyl is difficult to create. Please try to place an order first when product is in stock then email us if you need extra help! We will try and get back to you asap!
Record pressing means the records are created via a record press which can offer higher quantity orders for better pricing but too costly for small orders. Custom lathe cut vinyl records are hand cut in real time on a record lathe by a sharp diamond which enables us to create a single copy and up to 25. Here’s a video on the record pressing process:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaz15u7cJLQ
Yes, they are lathe cut stereo vinyl records. Lathe cut means each copy is cut in real time on a record lathe.
Because of the amount of orders we have to complete every day it is best to attempt completing the order then if you have additional questions send us an email, we will get back to you asap!
Yes! We have DIY hand cut options, pressed runs with black and white labels and covers, records only, etc.. We are touring musicians so we know the pain of income and how much we rely on making a profit at the merch booth. Remember, custom records are hand-cut custom records, not pressed, and you can use that to your advantage! Think an original painting vs. a print.
There is a bigger discount when ordering a package compared to singles!
If you are looking for unique pricing on record pressing and don’t see it on the site send us an email!
Please contact us if you need a large order, but we like to keep custom record orders under 25! No limit on pressed runs
Please contact for current turntimes.
NOTE:
Our turnaround time estimates are only estimates and not exact delivery dates. There are several important steps in the production of vinyl records and delays can occur that are outside of our control. We strongly suggest to not base any release plans/special events around your vinyl record production completion. Most runs will finish on or before the estimated turnaround time and we will try our best to accommodate releases/show but please be aware of this.
Yes! Please email or call us for your specific vision and we’ll make it happen!
Yes, a proof will be provided for your approval
Good things take time! There are several steps to record pressing and rushing any of them will result in lower quality records. So we kindly have to say no to this question.
Yes! It is essential to get it mastered/prepared for vinyl. Contact your mastering engineer who did your digital masters and chances are they can master it for vinyl for you as well.
Sent the artwork in CMYK (or grey scale for B&W), guides need to be turned off, export as flattened PDF. Please ensure the text and main photos are inside the inside dashed lines, and extend any non essential colors/background all the way to the outer dashed lines for bleed.
We are vinyl record experts! Not only do we help artists press records but we hand make custom vinyl records, packaging, and even record live to vinyl in the American Sound Truck in Asheville! We are proud to be the only public record cutting shop.
Hate waiting for responses and feel overwhelmed by the process? We are always here to talk Monday-Friday via email or phone for any questions, updates, or advice to get vinyl on your merch table. Check out our reviews!
Our pressings are all cut on a Neumann VMS-70, the grand daddy record lathe! We will make sure the process is simple, friendly, and quick!
All label and jacket templates are found here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/28yo29cu0pcpcki/AAA9m2nAgmU7ZzdX7_M_mmmga?dl=0
Send them via wetransfer.com to americanvinylco1@gmail.com with your name and order number once you place your order
Here is what you’ll want to zip into a folder and send to us with your order:
Printed covers are the protective outer jacket that has printed graphics or text, they make your record look good! Ours are 18pt THICK jackets with up to 600 DPI, only the best!
Product pages will have the links you’ll need to access the online designers, these only show when in stock. If you already submitted an order and paid for a cover or need to resubmit your cover follow these instructions:
At this time we are not offering design work. Please use Fiverr to find people that will design you a cover! Make sure to give them our templates
Labels go in the middle of your vinyl record with graphics or text on them. Here you should put what side is currently facing up and track listings
Yes, yes they are! Using the our designer on our website or templates to use in your designing program. Cardboard covers have no printed graphics on them
We offer a I NEED IT NOW fee which is 75.00 (on top of your order).
Rush fee for printing is 20.00 (please email us for this)
Rush orders will be completed in 1-2 business days from when material is submitted and paid for.
Yes, we can do 1-30, 300, 500, and 1000. But we can’t do 31-299, it’s complicated!
Our turnaround time estimates are only estimates and not exact delivery dates. There are several important steps in the production of vinyl records and delays can occur that are outside of our control. We strongly suggest to not base any release plans/special events around your vinyl record production completion. Most runs will finish on or before the estimated turnaround time and we will try our best to accomodate releases/show but please be aware of this.
See our terms and conditions here: https://americanvinylco.com/terms-and-conditions/
Oh no! We are sorry to hear that. Please try the following before contacting us for a re-cut.
1. Try playing the record on another turntable and see if the problem still exists
2. Send us a video of the problem existing on both turntables
This helps us eliminate turntable issues
We don’t accept responsibility for USPS errors. Don’t worry, your package is fully insured!
Read more here: https://americanvinylco.com/terms-and-conditions/
Yes! Please create your order and add it to your cart to view rates, we can’t give rates through email or phone
See our terms and conditions here: https://americanvinylco.com/terms-and-conditions/
Dont worry! Nothing is wrong with your order. It just means we haven’t started creating it yet and it is in the queue. We appreciate your patience
We wish we could make the orders faster, but they are all made in order they come in and shipping won’t make a difference until it is made (2-3 weeks)
Vinyl is a very sensitive medium that is effected by many things. We want our customers to be extremely satisfied but we want them to know a few things first:)
Anything over 40 minutes causes audio quality loss and lower volume.
For custom records we do not cut anything longer than 20 minutes a side. Please get 2 records if you have over 40 minutes of audio.
For pressed records you can cut up to 25 mins per side.
Yes, with no adjustments needed. Play as well as a retail record! WARNING: some lower end portable players might have issues playing these records.
All records are stereo, unless you want mono, then let us know and we’ll make some mono magic
Simple: large manufactured runs vs. artistic creations. If you are looking for a ton of copies, pressing a record would be the right choice. If you want a one off or special small release then go custom lathe cut
No way! The records made here are high fidelity stereo records cut straight from our lathe.
Yes and no. As with all products, none are created the same because it is the operator and equipment that determine the quality you get. Also, these are not cut on vintage machines which have a limited frequency range and more surface noise. Our records have a full hi-fidelity frequency response and full stereo imaging.