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LATHE CUT RECORDS - VINYL RECORD CUTTTING SERVICE
Lathe Cut Vinyl Records made in USA. Custom 7″ dubplates cut in real time with our diamond embossing stylus, 2-day turnaround
CALL 917-580-0052
Lathe Cut Vinyl Records made in USA. Custom 7″ dubplates cut in real time with our diamond embossing stylus, 2-day turnaround
Our Records Are The best Sounding, Try A Few And Hear For Yourself.
Since 2 years ago, All Our Custom Records Are Diamond Embossed.
What is a vinyl record?
Pressed records are mass-produced. In contrast, cut records are crafted from clear or black polycarbonate plastic and are individually cut one at a time. Each record is made in real-time, by Rich Flores, using a record cutting lathe equipped with a cutting stylus that carves grooves directly into the material. This process allows for small runs and even single copies, making them ideal for artists, DJs, and audiophiles who need custom vinyl without the high minimums of traditional pressing plants.
What is a record cutting service?
record cutting involves using a lathe to carve grooves on a lacquer-coated disc or polycarbonate blank. A record cutting service provides this process on demand, allowing customers to order custom records in any quantity — even just one. I do the audio pre-mastering, cutting, and finishing of each record individually.
Pressing plants require minimums of 200 plus:
Our discs are crafted in real-time with a diamond embossing stylus, no minimum orders required. Unlike pressing plants that require 200 or more units, you order exactly what you need — whether it's one record or a small run for a limited release.
How do they sound ?:
The sound reproduction from the work we do is comparable to Hi-Fi pressed mono records. Our diamond embossing stylus produces exceptional audio quality, rivaling traditional lacquer dubplates. The polycarbonate material provides durability while maintaining excellent sound fidelity across the full frequency range.
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I will not take your order period !
Place Your Order When Ready!
Two Audio Files Per Order Only!
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2:30 PM Est. - 12 Midnight
Not Accepting Orders 5 Days Before a Major Holiday.
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NY-Lathe cuts
I specialize in creating high-quality records, specifically 7" polycarbonate varieties. To achieve sound quality that rivals traditional lacquer dubplates, I develop unique sapphire embossing styli. My journey began in 1972 with Walter Gibbons, where I started cutting lacquers before polycarbonate discs existed, during that time, I was cutting lacquer acetate discs. Today, my records are done with my exclusive diamond stylus.
Although my cutting system operates in stereo, it's essential to note that these embossed polycarbonate discs must be recorded in mono to minimize playback tracking errors. However, if cut in stereo, they will still play back in mono. This highlights the differences when considering lathe cuts vs pressed vinyl.
My custom records starts as a square polycarbonate sheet measuring 7.5" x 7.5". After the grooves are embossed with my exclusive diamond stylus, the sheet is trimmed into a round disc. Buying square blanks is more cost-effective than round ones, yet the sound quality and loudness remain comparable to a lacquer mono record. This highlights the craftsmanship of my custom work, particularly when considering the differences between our embossed polycarbonate vs pressed vinyl.
Demonstrating how to mix our custom records made of black polycarbonate without backtracking. Using the 'stop and go' method with these discs is not so easily done, especially when comparing embossed disc vs pressed vinyl.

33 RPM EP Lathe Cuts

Clear Lathe Cuts Both Sides Small And Large Hole

Lathe Cuts Shipped In Clear Poly Sleeves

7" Lathe Cuts Large Hole Limit 2 - Clerar Or Black
Comparing audio files against the original audio is essential when assessing the quality of our records. This comparison helps me distinguish the actual audio file and lathe cut, ensuring that each record meets the highest sound quality possible.

Scully machine, a custom built by Bridgeport Machine Co. in 1957, has played a significant role in the production of vinyl records and lacquer cutting, used in the production of lacquer masters.
For the past 10 years, I've been manufacturing 'The Sapphire Embossing Stylus,' which is sold exclusively through recordlatheparts.com. Two years ago, I designed a DIAMOND embossing stylus that I now use for my work, producing records with high audio quality.