The World of Vinyl Record Pressing
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- A to Z – Broker
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- VRP
The First Vinyl Record:
The first vinyl record was invented by Emile Berliner in Germany in 1887. The vinyl record was also known as a gramophone record and consisted of zinc covered with a thin layer of wax. This method of recording sound would become the basis for the modern vinyl record. Berliner’s innovation was his use of the disc-based format that allowed sound recordings to be cut onto a groove that was cut into the disc. This was unlike cylinders that were used in earlier technologies that didn’t allow a lot of recordings to be made onto one record. Berliner would go on to partner with the United States company, Victor Talking Machine Company, which became the innovators behind the development of the record player, and the 78rpm vinyl record became the industry standard for many years. Vinyl records have become a staple in the music industry and have endured despite the emergence of digital music and streaming services.
Vinyl Pressing:
Record pressing is the process of taking a master recording and transferring it onto a physical medium such as a record. The pressing process begins with the selection of a master recording, which is then cut into a lacquer disc. This lacquer is then used to make a metal stamper, which is then used to form a record out of a plastic compound. The record is then inspected for any flaws or defects and is then packaged and shipped to the customer. The process of pressing records has changed significantly over the years, with the introduction of digital technology, the ability to produce larger runs of records, and the modernization of the vinyl pressing process.
The Mastering process is an important part of the music industry as it allows music to be recorded and distributed in physical formats such as vinyl, CDs, and cassettes. With the right tools and process, record pressing can be a cost-effective solution for independent artists and record labels to produce and distribute their music.
