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A directory of the machines, materials, and technical processes behind vinyl record production. This category covers pressing equipment, lacquer blanks, galvanics and electroforming systems, vinyl compounds, lathe‑cut blanks, and other core technologies that power the modern manufacturing workflow.

100% Hemp vinyl record sleeves and centre labels

Hemp Records

Gothenburg-based Hemp Records has developed the world’s first 100% hemp-based vinyl record sleeves. Unlike traditional paper or plastic sleeves, hemp sleeves are 100% tree-free and made entirely from sustainable hemp paper. Hemp sleeves are also tougher than traditional paper sleeves. Hemp Records has also developed the world’s first 100% hemp-based, no-bake centre labels for vinyl […]

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Futoneko

The sister company of the Taiwan-based vinyl pressing plant Mobineko, Futoneko, launched in 2023 as a high-quality master lacquer cutting and plating service and vinyl stamper manufacturer. They have a refurbished Neumann AM32b lacquer cutting lathe, with the SX74 cutterhead, and the plating system is from Digital Matrix. Other offerings include advanced vertical extruders and […]

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The Electromastering Lab

Based in Columbus, Ohio, the Gotta Groove Records Electromastering Lab is a record plating service for vinyl record pressing (compression moulding) and PET (injection moulding) records. They make 1-step, 2-step and 3-step stampers (the metal parts that mould the grooves into a record) for every type of record pressing machine in the world, as well […]

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CAF Srl

Founded in 1976 and HQ’d in Truccazzano near Milan, CAF Srl has been producing vinyl compounds for phonograph records for nearly five decades. The company specialises in plastic compounds tailored for the vinyl and record industries, offering versatile formulas that extend far beyond the traditional black granule. Their product line includes specialised compounds for pressing […]

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Record Pressing Machines

Record Pressing Machines LLC specialises in supporting vinyl record pressing companies by providing replacement parts, technical assistance, equipment rebuilding, and new equipment. They cater to both new and existing facilities, offering services like troubleshooting, consulting, and training. They also design and build new plants, including packaging solutions. Their expertise extends to repairing and automating older […]

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System Phonics

System Phonics are a specialised company dedicated to the restoration, enhancement, and modernisation of professional disc cutting systems. Their expertise primarily lies in Neumann AM32/VMS cutting systems, but they also cater for vintage Scully and Presto machines, custom cutter heads, and the Vinyl Recorder T560. For those looking to fully restore their cutting lathe, System […]

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MDC Limited

Founded in Japan in 1981, MDC Limited is the only manufacturer worldwide that produces the 10/12-inch and 14-inch lacquers for master disc cutting. The company’s lacquers are used by pressing plants, master cutting engineers and analogue mastering studios worldwide. These lacquers provide the initial, high-quality surface onto which audio is cut before being electroplated to […]

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Digital Matrix

Creating high-quality vinyl records for end-user sale calls for the production of a nickel-plated master disk used to press out the finished product. Established in 1995, New York-based Digital Matrix has state-of-the-art plating systems designed to efficiently produce these stampers. They also supply ancillary equipment for pre-plating, silvering, and activation and can also provide pre-purchase […]

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Michael Dixon

Based in Tucson, Arizona, Michael Dixon is a pioneering vinyl artist renowned for hand-cutting records on vintage lathes and using unconventional materials to create one-of-a-kind audio artefacts. Dixon also repairs, restores, and sells vintage mono record lathes and parts and runs hands-on lathe cut camps for newcomers interested in learning vinyl cutting. He travels the […]

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Elsässer GmbH

Established in 1999, Elsässer GmbH specialises in Direct Metal Mastering (DMM) and vinyl production services. It is one of the few companies left worldwide that has DMM vinyl cutting capabilities. They also offer lacquer disc cutting and vinyl stamper manufacturing from their base in Sulz, Germany. DMM is a process developed by Teldec and Neumann […]

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History of Recorded Sound

Based in Culver City, California, History of Recorded Sound (HRS) is a unique studio and educational nonprofit dedicated to preserving audio recording history through restoration, innovation, and hands-on learning. Founded by Len Horowitz, HRS is one of the only facilities servicing, restoring and preserving analogue recording and audio technologies such as Scully and Neumann vinyl […]

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Pa.Cri Group

Pa.Cri Group in Italy provides galvanic services that are primarily tailored for the vinyl record industry, including the preparation and electroforming of stampers used in vinyl pressing. Their offerings include 1-step, 2-step, and 3-step plating processes. The company is based in San Giuliano Milanese, near Milan, and has operated since 2006, positioning itself as a […]

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HARA Recorder M-180 Upgrade

Darkside Disc Recordings

Darkside Disc Recordings (DDR) is a Japanese service and resource run by record-cutting machinist Tatsuya Yamada. The blog documents the repair, maintenance, and upgrading of vintage Japanese record-cutting machines—especially models such as the Hara, Atom, and Vanrock. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the technical side of vinyl record cutting, particularly those working […]

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Audiolac

Developed in Switzerland, Audiolac is a specially formulated lacquer designed for cutting sound grooves into discs using a record-cutting lathe. Once applied and dried, the lacquer becomes the surface into which audio is etched. After years of development, Austrovinyl have started using lacquer from Audiolac for their in-house production of 14-inch master discs. They are […]

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Vinylkey

Developed by North Carolina vinyl pressing plant Citizen Vinyl, Vinylkey is a unique collectable vinyl record with several features to enhance its value for music fans and collectors. The record is pressed with an embedded NFC tag and a unique visual splatter pattern. Using your phone to tap the record allows you to see all the album info and […]

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Tullis Russell

Tullis Russell record label paper is a specialised, high-performance paper designed specifically for the manufacturing of vinyl records. Unlike standard labels, this material is engineered with specific properties to withstand the extreme heat and pressure of the vinyl pressing process without curling, warping, or discolouring. It is considered an industry standard and is used by […]

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Vinyl Recorder T560

The Vinyl Recorder T560 is a widely used record lathe cutting system developed by Ulrich Sourisseau in Germany, designed for small-run lathe-cut vinyl production and direct-to-disc recording. It is notable for enabling users to cut their own vinyl records using a Technics 1200/1210 turntable (or certain alternatives) as a base. The T560 is considered robust […]

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Sillitoe SDMS

Australian-developed Sillitoe Audio Technology has created the Sillitoe Disk Mastering System (SDMS), a lacquer cutting lathe that represents a breakthrough in vinyl production technology. As the world’s first disc cutting lathe to feature integrated software automation through its Space/Time Control system, the SDMS stands as one of the most advanced and precise solutions available for […]

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