VINYL MASTERING

Elysian Masters’ meticulous approach to vinyl cutting affords each record the time and attention it requires to sound its absolute best.

Operating on a completely refurbished Neumann VMS66 cutting lathe with fully upgraded electronics, Elysian takes a streamlined, modern approach to cutting, while preserving the authenticity, warmth, and unmatched dimension that vinyl offers.

The same model that cut the much-admired early Led Zeppelin records, Elysian’s VMS66 is outfitted with discrete electronics, an NOS SX74 cutting head and modern DJR pitch computer (with updated Zuma electronics). Having undergone a full restoration, and update in 2017, the lathe also incorporates a modern disk computer system and numerous electronic improvements. Elysian Masters’ team, including dedicated cutting engineer Phil Rodriguez, works with pressing facilities worldwide and guides clients through the nuanced vinyl process from start to finish.

If you need to get your mastered record cut to vinyl, or are having work that Dave mastered cut to vinyl, please click the link below to receive a quote and schedule a date.

Vinyl Intake Form

Your Email Address

Your Phone Number

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Artist Name & Album Name

Record Label for Release

If self-released denote "self"

Matrix # (usually same as catalog #)

This is required in advance to scribe into the lacquer. This should be the full matrix number, usually a few letters signifying the label, then a string of numbers indicating catalog number at that label. This is etched into the lacquers for tracking purposes during production.

Billing Contact Email Address

Audio mastered by Dave Cooley at Elysian Masters?

Yes

No

Sequence and Side Break

Please list all the songs on side A and side B, with total running times per side. Side lengths above 22 minutes are possible but not guaranteed; we recommend doing a reference test cut in those cases to approve before sending to the plant. Sides over 25 minutes need to be reviewed before we can book the session. If you have a PQ sheet, you can opt to email or upload it to us instead.

Format

REQUIRED. Please do not fill out form without this info.

7"

10"

12"

Speed

REQUIRED. Please do not fill out form without this info.

33RPM

45RPM

Plating / Pressing Contact

This is the project manager at the facility that is doing the plating. We send the lacquers to their attention. You may need to find out who this is from your broker (A to Z, Gotta Groove, etc.)

Reference Test Cuts Desired?

$180 per side 12", $160 per side 10", $150 per side 7". Consider this a small insurance policy if there were to be quality issues in plating or pressing; with a ref you've already approved the audio. Recommended but not required. Will likely add 5-10 business days to timelines to cover cut and approvals.

Yes

No

Shipping Address for Reference Test Cuts

Only needed if ordering reference discs

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Additional Instructions?

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Vinyl Mastering & Lacquering

VINYL MASTERING