Test Pressings & Reference Cuts

Crafted with precision, acetate pressings offer exceptional sound quality and durability. An acetate pressing, also known as a lacquer or reference disc, is a high-quality master recording used in the vinyl manufacturing process. Capturing every detail with clarity, it serves as the perfect medium for professional recordings or personal projects. This can be bought in conjunction with our vinyl pressing packages, or on its own.

Production time will only begin once all audio, artwork, and cue sheet forms are uploaded. You will be given an upload link after checkout. We can't accept templates from other companies, please use our templates when ordering.

Clients are responsible for providing accurate timestamps in their cuesheet, which will determine the placement markers on the physical vinyl. Alternatively, clients can use our Vinyl Tracklisting add-on for cuesheet creation, adding gaps between tracks, and compiling tracks to side-length audio files. You will be sent an audio proof for your approval.

12-inch vinyl test pressings, to be added in conjunction with 12-inch Vinyl Pressing packages.

Up to 10 vinyl test presses will be sent for your approval.

Turnaround time is an estimated 4-6 weeks. Turntimes are not guarantees. Economy shipping is included in the price, please email us if you wish to upgrade to a different shipping service.

Please ensure the Matrix # field matches that of your vinyl pressing order. Test presses are not available for the 12-inch Economy Vinyl packages.

7-inch vinyl test pressings, to be added in conjunction with 7-inch Vinyl Pressing packages.

Up to 10 vinyl test presses will be sent for your approval.

Turnaround time is an estimated 4-6 weeks. Turntime is subject to change, does not include transport time. Economy shipping is included in the price, please email us if you wish to upgrade to a different shipping service.

Please ensure the Matrix # field matches that of your vinyl pressing order. Test presses are not available for the 7 inch Economy Vinyl packages.