MixtapeVinylonDemand

Announcement    We are the original, worlds first creator of the Mixtape Vinyl Record and as this industry has exploded since 2015, we have continued to make quality our first priority by developing IP that has raised the standards of what a lathe cut record can sound and look like; all orders are made in house by us and we cut no corners. We encourage you to compare what we offer before purchasing as most sellers on ETSY use a service known for low quality.

Ideally, you will order all the items you are interested in at the same time (put everything in your cart before checking out) and you will have your songs ready before you order (see the calculator for adding up your songs in the listings for vinyl). Take your time! We keep the listed inventory low in case there is a media post about us and we re-stock daily.

We PROMISE the ordering process is simple + straightforward but --- because we leave no room for error and our focus is PREMIUM sound and presentation --- this process WILL require some of your time. Delays are avoided by reading the info we provide and letting us know of any questions you have early in the process.

We are in the studio from 8 AM-11 PM (in two shifts) every day so we are standing by to answer questions before or after the order! NOTE: we are in the process of overhauling our ETSY site so some listings may be confusing until all the updates are in place but we are here for questions.

Since 2015, we've offered the best-sounding LATHE CUT (stereo hi-fi records) on the highest quality vinyl (180g) with the fastest turnaround times in the world. We are a small full-time team based in Portland, Oregon and we have refined the lathe cut record on EVERY level from sound to presentation. We were the first in the world to bring this concept to market (on Indiegogo and then ETSY) and unlike most of the stores now on ETSY, we make and ship your record from our own studio***.

While we do not take returns* If your record is damaged in transit or lost by the carrier, we give priority to getting a replacement out right away and free of charge. If you are unhappy with the record for any reason let us know - we love this work and will go the extra mile to make sure you do too.

All orders are made with and/or include

+ perfect lead in groove and locking lead out groove (so your record plays perfectly from start to finish
+ 180g vinyl
+ archive quality poly paper inner sleeves
+ sturdy jackets (not paper foldovers) in plain or customized options that will never fade, show scratches or tear
+ center labels that will not peel, show scratches, peel or bubble (forever) with ink that will never fade
+ protective outer sleeve
+ highest-quality mailers on the market to prevent damage during transit
+ Priority shipping (free in US)

--- and, most importantly ---

we have a seasoned, well respected audio engineer on our team who masters every song for vinyl on every record to include:
+volume matching between songs
+ balanced eqs
+ perfect song transitions

We can make any color, design, picture, image on the record by request. If you want a specific color that is not in the listings, let us know by sending a custom order request on ETSY. A custom color record ranges from $140-$250.

Please see our reviews to learn more about us.

NOTES ON GETTING THE BEST SOUND: the shorter your record the better the sound. While most people do not notice a difference between a 16 min and a 22-minute record, some do so if the sound is REALLY important consider submitting 19 minutes or less per side.

Engineers/Recording Artists: PLEASE DO NOT MIX FOR VINYL - send the songs to us how you want them to SOUND and our engineer will contact you if he has any questions.
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Custom Artwork (jackets and labels):

Please note we are NOT graphic artists (we just know how to use Photoshop Elements) and our custom jackets and labels look good but are not commercially perfect. We offer custom jackets and custom labels to go with the vinyl and while we are not graphic artists and not able to do complex artwork, we will do our best and send you proofs to make sure are happy before we print.

How it all works:

In a nutshell: you'll send us your legally purchased digital song files (or your playlist if we are buying the songs for you) and we'll ship you a custom vinyl record**. The details on how it all works are in every listing and the FAQS. We cannot use streaming files so please make sure the songs you want are available as mp3 on Amazon or m4a in Itunes (Bandcamp is an additional source we highly recommend - in which case please select .wav files).

Every order is given a link to our Hot Sheet where you will be able to check on the status of your order at any time.

We STRONGLY advise that you learn how to handle a vinyl record before opening your order. We include a care sheet but we see MANY social media posts that show mishandling of vinyl - we want your record to last for decades and hundreds of plays so please make sure you do a quick search on how to hold a record (our listing pics give an example). Quick summary: do not ever touch the groove of any record; make sure you ONLY ever touch the very edges!

Thank you for visiting our ETSY store!

* Please see the reviews we have received re: our audio quality and our customer service. We encourage buyers to compare us to competitors before purchasing!
We aim for perfection so if you are not happy with your order just let us know.

** We support musicians and ask that you do too! All song files must be legal downloads, no bootlegs, or pirated songs! We cannot use streaming service files so please make sure your songs are in mp3, m4a or .wav file format.

*** We charge more because we only offer premium and our markup is much less than those shops who outsource to kunaki.com.