We are a very small team and can currently only take 25 custom record orders per week to maintain quality. This doesn’t include printed items.
Check back Monday-Friday around 5pm ET as we add more in stock (around 5 a day) most days. This ensures we can work on getting your order to you faster!
Unfortunately to keep up with orders we cannot respond to these emails nor give an estimate. Estimates are always 2-3 weeks with custom records/printing. 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:
We want all artists to get paid. American Vinyl Co acts as a “transferring” service of YOUR audio. 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 mix of that music on an analog medium (vinyl) then there should be no issues (although, we do not guarantee this).
American Vinyl Co can’t purchase any audio for any customers nor do we own any of the music that is submitted for transfer to vinyl
Please use legal distributors such as iTunes, Amazon, Google Play etc..
To get us your music, please use the upload forms on the product page. They will not be visible when product is out of stock.
We do not accept any liability of the audio you use to create your record, we are a transferring service of digital audio to vinyl medium for personal use.
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 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!
We do! You have to come by the shop in person to see these rates!
Record pressing, means that the record it sent out for mass duplication in large record presses. This is for musicians and other creators to make large amounts for resale. Custom vinyl records are hand cut in real time on a record lathe 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
Yes! Please email or call us for your specific vision and we’ll make it happen!
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 in the message
Record pressing, in this case, means that the record it sent out for mass duplication in large record presses. This is for musicians and other creators to make large amounts for resale. Here’s a video on the process:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaz15u7cJLQ
Our laqcuers are cut on a Neumann VMS-70 by experienced engineers
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!
Most product pages will have the links your need to access the online designers. 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 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!
We do not give refunds on any product made at American Vinyl Co. If defects in sound quality are found, the customer must ship the record back for us at their expense to be verified on our high fidelity system to determine if the defect exists. This is due to the varying playback conditions of different turntables and systems. Returns will be accepted if there are verified severe scratches, severely warped records, or broken/pop out grooves but only for replacement not money back.
Cancellations are accepted up to two weeks from the order date. After 30 days, a credit will be given in the amount paid but no cash will be returned to the customer.
Yes! Please create your order and add it to your cart to view rates, we can’t give rates through email or phone
Records will not be recut if the defects are not reported within 30 days. If the record has incorrect order of songs and the songs were submitted with the names not updated correctly to be in order according to side and order (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2) then the record will not be recut. It will be recut if the order has been clearly and correctly labeled according to side and order and was cut not in the specified order.
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.
Provide high quality formats such as WAV, 320 MP3, or other lossless formats (although we’ll accept most formats). If music is low quality, it will not translate well.
YouTube ripped music does not sound good on vinyl and we do not cut illegally obtained files
Music without extreme bass or a lot of high end frequencies cuts better. Please don’t send us clipped music or music that sounds destructive to speakers.
If you have a mixing/mastering engineer have them de-ess the vocals
Put loud songs towards the beginning of the record and quite songs towards the end of each side (towards the center)
Less time = better quality and volume. Best translation will be around 15 minutes a side or less.
Basic mastering is included! We will do our best to make sure there is good spacing, volume is even throughout, volume is a listenable volume, S’s are tamed, and more.
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 are looking for a one off record, a short run of records for merch or special release, or a unique vinyl gift for someone special then we are your guys.
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.
Our online designer is temporarily not working but should be back up soon! Also, we restock vinyl daily monday - friday Dismiss