jacketscience Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Hey everyone, How do folks feel about mini-runs (20-50) of lathe-cut records? Are they worth buying/selling? Is the lower volume/quality a deal breaker for anyone? I'm going to be doing a super short handmade run of a lathe-cut 7 " and I'm curious about ya'll's opinion. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 ALL LIVES MATTER!!! MCDELTAT, jerseypride and GalacticMelt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketscience Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 ALL LIVES MATTER!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrewest Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I like most of the quality of the lathes that Intheclouds Records does, so if they match that quality, I think a run on lathes would be cool for whoever may buy. They usually supplement that with some unique packaging or something, so that helps as well. But the sound quality of ITC's lathes has always been really good (for the most part). MCDELTAT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvv Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 mostly just a novelty for collecting not playing imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcarn Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Who's doing the lathe cut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketscience Posted March 4, 2016 Author Share Posted March 4, 2016 I'm planning on going with Audio Geography's "hifi" 33RPM round, clear 7 inches. Just curious if anyone would be interested/how much people would be willing to pre-order something like this for. It's gonna be 2 songs, both 2 minutes and 30 seconds long, A side/B side. The packaging will be handmade, with each copy coming with it's own unique hand-painted cover. It'll be like a lil mini painting in a sleeve with like a 7 inch record in there too! I'll most likely be throwing in some patches and a zine or something like a poster with each order too. Do ya'll think anyone would be interested in this for $20, free shipping? There will only be 10 made. If I put this up for pre-order in the next week on my Bandcamp (instant download/stream of the songs, I'm estimating these would ship mid-April/early May, depending on how fast the records can be cut. Here's my Bandcamp, in case ya'll just wanna take a listen regardless: marionprogram.bandcamp.com Ok enough of this semi-lucid post ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_James_Champ Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 I'm planning on going with Audio Geography's "hifi" 33RPM round, clear 7 inches. Just curious if anyone would be interested/how much people would be willing to pre-order something like this for. It's gonna be 2 songs, both 2 minutes and 30 seconds long, A side/B side. The packaging will be handmade, with each copy coming with it's own unique hand-painted cover. It'll be like a lil mini painting in a sleeve with like a 7 inch record in there too! I'll most likely be throwing in some patches and a zine or something like a poster with each order too. Do ya'll think anyone would be interested in this for $20, free shipping? There will only be 10 made. If I put this up for pre-order in the next week on my Bandcamp (instant download/stream of the songs, I'm estimating these would ship mid-April/early May, depending on how fast the records can be cut. Here's my Bandcamp, in case ya'll just wanna take a listen regardless: marionprogram.bandcamp.com Ok enough of this semi-lucid post ... Still need you to make your music pay what you want instead of free on bandcamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 no, not for $20. not a 7". never. LordZagry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Han Solo Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Generally I'd prefer a regular 7" over a flexi or lathe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Lathe cutting those clear hard pieces of plastic will always sound like shit. ITC does it different from everyone else. $10 is the common price for lathe cut 7"s. I don't think anyone on this website would pay $20 for one unless it's oop and they need it to finish a collection. Edit: just saw free shipping so it's only $5 over, not too bad depending on the extravagance of the packaging. Just don't expect it to sound good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrewest Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Oof. $20 for 5 min of music? Unless it was to complete a variant collection (or came with a shirt), I don't think I could go for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketscience Posted March 4, 2016 Author Share Posted March 4, 2016 Oof. $20 for 5 min of music? Unless it was to complete a variant collection (or came with a shirt), I don't think I could go for that. Oh yeah there would be a shirt! I failed at making a lucid post. Yeah the last release was a cassette EP and shirt for $10(also free shipping), so I figured this would be a little fancier, but same concept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketscience Posted March 4, 2016 Author Share Posted March 4, 2016 I was just gonna sell the record itself for $5 but I didn't know if people are generally into paying more to get extra weird stuff, or if it's more a pay for the music type of thing when it comes to something as short/small as a 7 inch (also at the reduced quality of a lathe cut). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 That sounds like a fantastic seller for $20 shipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvv Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 guys trust me this dudes music, Very Middle, is excellent and definitely worth it IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrewest Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Oh yeah there would be a shirt! I failed at making a lucid post. Yeah the last release was a cassette EP and shirt for $10(also free shipping), so I figured this would be a little fancier, but same concept. Boom. Good deal then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stl_ben Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Lathes can be great or horrible. All depends on the cutter and his machine/materials. I have lathes that sound better than pressed records, and I have lathes that sound like a taco shell on my turntable. Yes quality does normally cost more, and despite what some have said there is definitely a market for 7"s that cost $20 or more. If you have good music and good marketing, then you should have nothing to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinyl addict Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 No 99 times out of 100,the sound like ass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladew1ll1s1sdead Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Audio Geo does good work, honestly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julioanta Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 I just started a series of lathe cuts for my label. I charge $10 and they've sold pretty well. I have Mike from Joyful Noise cut them and the sound quality has been great so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiac Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 yeah, I've had Tyler / AudioGeography cut me both hi-fi & lo-fi lathes. The hi-fi cuts sourced from wav files sound better than a lot of professionally released 45s I own. The lo-fi lathes sound like lathes (which works for me, but to each their own). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stl_ben Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 No 99 times out of 100,the sound like ass Sounds like you need to find a better source to buy from. andy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gristlejaw222 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Lathes DO NOT sound like crap IF you go to the right lathe cutter who has the experience and right tools. I have 20 different lathes in my vinyl collection and each one sounds good to excellent. NOT ONE of my lathes I've listened to and think...this needs a recut. I fully back Audio Geography and Twin Hill for making great, Hi-fidelity stereo lathes. andy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy. Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 I fully back Audio Geography and Twin Hill for making great, Hi-fidelity stereo lathes. [2] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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