short-run custom vinyl prices

lathe-cutting

  • Direct-to-Plastic (diamond stylus)
    • Standard setup fee: $25 per project
      • Test cuts: $3/track
        • Cutting rate:
          • up to 5min: $3.75/side
            • up to 10min: $7/side
              • up to 15min: $10/side
                • up to 20min: $12/side (33rpm 12” only)
                • Project assembly: $0.25/disc per unit
                  • Mastering discounted for short-runs and dubplates:
                    • Standard mastering: $50/track
                      • Stem mastering: $70/track
                        • Mixing & mastering: $120/track
                        • Special playback features — inside‑out grooves, concentric grooves, offset centre holes, offset grooves, locked grooves (4 per special order): $5 per feature per copy
                          • Dubplates — cut on high-quality pressed black blanks w/ white poly-lined sleeves and white labels:
                            • up to 5min: 1 dubplate $65 | 2 dubplates $100
                              • up to 10min: 1 dubplate $75 | 2 dubplates $120
                                • up to 20min: 1 dubplate $85 | 2 dubplates $140

                                packaging

                                • Many packaging & customization options available: download PDF
                                  • Any supplied artwork must be print‑ready and cleared for use.

                                    Run options, payment & booking terms

                                    • Standard production run:
                                      • is 2-20 copies. Single copies and 20+ copy runs available on request. Expect longer completion times for larger orders as each copy is cut in real time.
                                        • 50% deposit required to confirm production booking. Balance due on delivery.
                                          • Cancellation: Full refund >14 days; 50% refund 7–14 days; non‑refundable <7 days.
                                            • Ownership: Client always retains masters and all rights of ownership to original music. Studio may use promotional images and short promotional excerpts unless client requests otherwise in writing.
                                              • Staged production option:
                                                • The client pays for mastering (if required), setup fee(s), test cuts, and the cost of the initial production run, including chosen packaging.
                                                  • Minimum 2 copies for initial production run.
                                                    • Repeat production runs may be ordered later without incurring the initial mastering, setup, or test‑cut fees.
                                                      • Staged production terms apply to all completed orders after initial production run.
                                                      • Cut‑on‑demand option:
                                                        • Client will pay for mastering (if required), setup fee(s), test cuts, and the cost of the first complete copy, including chosen packaging.
                                                          • One promo photo from dub.4mt is included; clients may replace or include it with their own high‑resolution photos or print‑ready artwork.
                                                            • dub.4mt will host a private shop page for the project and provide the client with a private link to share. Shop description of the product to be provided by the client.
                                                              • Client will set the retail price per unit (manufacturing cost + client share) and specifies the minimum order threshold required before dub.4mt begins production.
                                                                • Shipping may be handled by dub.4mt or by the client (client to specify preferred method).
                                                                  • dub.4mt collects payment and pays out to the client according to the payment schedule agreed to between the client and dub.4mt (to be agreed in writing).
                                                                    • Staged and cut-on-demand step by step guide available here.