Create a 12" long playing custom vinyl record. Ideal gift idea. This listing is for b͟l͟a͟c͟k͟ vinyl.
You can choose the playing time to suit your music playlist length from 30 minutes to a strict maximum of 54 minutes.
You may choose from the following options:
P̳L̳A̳I̳N̳:
This option is selected to choose a record that will require no printed artwork, therefore the outer card cover and printed record centre labels will be blank.
Select "PLAIN" and the amount of minutes required for your music playlist at the checkout e.g. "Plain - 46 minutes".
P͟R͟I͟N͟T͟E͟D͟ ͟L͟A͟B͟E͟L͟S͟:
This option is selected when purchasing a record that will have printed centre record labels only. The outer card cover will be blank.
Select "Print Label" with the amount of minutes required for your music playlist at the checkout e.g. "Print Label - 48 mins".
P͟R͟I͟N͟T͟E͟D͟ ͟O͟U͟T͟E͟R͟ ͟S͟L͟E͟E͟V͟E͟ ͟A͟N͟D͟ ͟L͟A͟B͟E͟L͟S͟:
This option is to be selected by customers who require a printed glossy finish outer card sleeve and printed record centre labels.
Select "Print Label&Cover" along with the amount of minutes required to suit your music playlist at the checkout e.g. "Print Label&Cover - 42 mins".
If a printed cover and/or printed label pair is required, I will need:
* Artwork/photo for the cover front (if printed cover purchased).
* Artwork/photo for the cover rear (if printed cover purchased).
* Artwork/photo for the record centre label side A/1 (if printed label purchased).
* Artwork/photo for the record centre label side B/2 (if printed label purchased).
All artwork/designs for the cover and labels must be submitted finished, ready for printing.
𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤, 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬, 𝐞𝐭𝐜 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐬.
Please submit cover and label art as .PNG or .JPG format only. 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐞𝐭𝐜 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬.
𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐲𝐥 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐲𝐥 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 (𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐲).
More information is available on the Moon Custom Records blog.
Label templates are sent by email to you after purchase. I can fit templates to your label design if required.
M͟U͟S͟I͟C͟:
Please ensure your chosen playing time matches your playlist time. Orders will not be accepted if the playlist time exceeds the purchased time.
The record length you choose at the time of purchase is the TOTAL playing time, split over both sides of the record. The playing times for each side of the record do not have to be equal, although the total playing time of both sides cannot exceed the purchased time. As an example, a 12" (30cm) record with 44 minutes of playing time purchased could have one side with 23 minutes playing time, and the other side would have 21 minutes playing time. The total playing time of this record is 23 minutes + 121minutes = 44 minutes).
Music file types accepted include .WAV, .mp3 and flac. If your files cannot be sent for technical reasons, a Spotify or Youtube playlist link may be sent. Apple/Itunes files and playlists cannot be used due to copyright protection (even though you own the music).
Please advise on the running order of the tracks for your disc.
Four second gaps between songs are added. Basic mastering and sound level adjustments are included.
Music and artwork instructions will be sent to you on Etsy messenger and also your email after purchase.
Order processing time is 5-7 working days after all music and files required for your custom record project has been received.
Frequently asked questions are below.
Thank you for viewing this listing.
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𝑭𝑹𝑬𝑸𝑼𝑬𝑵𝑻𝑳𝒀 𝑨𝑺𝑲𝑬𝑫 𝑸𝑼𝑬𝑺𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑺:
Q: How long does it take to manufacture my record?
A: Order processing times are 5-7 working days. Please ensure all required items for your order are ready to send (e.g. music choices and song order, artwork for 2 labels and sleeve). If I have everything required, I can work on your order faster and get it dispatched in this time period (or earlier!).
Etsy now monitor dispatch times and customers need to have everything ready for me to complete the order within the stated working day/dispatch time frame. This isn't my rule, but order cancellation will regrettably have to be made to ensure compliance with their system should the project exceeds their enforced time limit.
Q: What are the music file formats you accept for producing vinyl?
A: Digital formats include .WAV. mp3 .FLAC, Just about any digital format I can work with. Playlist links (Youtube,Spotify, etc) are fine. ( Apple users must note that due to their copyright protection, I cannot play Apple/Itunes files).
Q: I need multiple copies of the same record. Could you do this?
A: No. I make one-off lathe records and sleeves, and cannot deal with larger bulk orders under any circumstance. Thank you for your understanding.
Q: I need two or more records making as one order? Could you do this?
A: No, I've had problems with mailing large orders only for them to disappear in the system. I now only deal with one record per order.
Q: How do I get the music to you?
A: After your purchase, I will email you with instructions, although this blog has information on the subject.
Q: Will you record explicit material/ swearing?</b>
A: Yes! :)
Q: Do you print labels and sleeves?
A: There is an option to print a glossy outer sleeve (front and rear) and a printed pair of labels which are stuck on the record centres. 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐲𝐥 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐲𝐥 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲. Information on covers is available on the blog or here:
https://mooncustomrecordsblog.blogspot.com/2023/08/help-with-cover-and-music-requirements.html
Q: Is the price for one side or two?
A: The price is for two sides.
Q: Is the purchased playing time per side or total time?
A: It is total playing time, half the time per side e.g 40 minutes = 20 minutes/per side. It doesn't have to be exactly half e.g. side one = 18 minutes, side two = 22 minutes (total = 22+18 = 40 minutes)
Q: What is the maximum playing time?
A: It varies depending on record size. Some listings offer a choice of playing time*.
*Please note: Longer playing times will result in reduced record volume due to smaller grooves. More information on playing time can be found on the blog or here:
https://mooncustomrecordsblog.blogspot.com/2023/09/12-playing-times.html
