{"id":34028,"date":"2021-12-09T05:02:04","date_gmt":"2021-12-09T05:02:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/?p=34028"},"modified":"2021-12-14T11:59:16","modified_gmt":"2021-12-14T11:59:16","slug":"how-to-create-a-custom-12-vinyl-record-mixtape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-custom-12-vinyl-record-mixtape\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create a custom 12″ vinyl record mixtape?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you want to have your very own mixtape on 12-inch vinyl records<\/a>? Are you going to give it as a Christmas gift to your sister who loves listening to them? Or are you going to have them given away to your fans for Christmas?<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re wondering how to create a custom mixtape<\/a> on 12-inch vinyl records, then the easiest answer would be to have a manufacturer do it for you. If you want the harder one, then you can try cutting your own with a record cutting machine.<\/span><\/p>\n

CUTTING YOUR CUSTOM VINYL MIXTAPE ON YOUR OWN ISN’T EASY.<\/b><\/p>\n

It would be a great experience to cut your own mixtape onto vinyl records. I\u2019m sure you will be appreciating the format even more. However, there are too many downsides to this, here are some of it:<\/span><\/p>\n

#1 Requires Knowledge and Experience<\/b><\/p>\n

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If this would be your first time working on a vinyl project, then you should definitely stir away from this road. Knowledge and experience on what is the vinyl format and how to cut it is needed for this to be a successful project.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve had experience cutting them or have someone who has, then I guess you can try this. You can ask for pointers or tips about how to make it sound good or you can have them assist you.<\/span><\/p>\n

#2 Time and Effort consuming<\/b><\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re not knowledgeable and experienced enough, then this will surely be both time and effort consuming. I guarantee you that you will have a hard time accomplishing a good copy of your custom vinyl<\/a> mixtape.<\/span><\/p>\n

#3 Costly<\/b><\/p>\n

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This will never be cost effective if you lack the knowledge and experience of cutting vinyl records<\/a>. You\u2019ll be wasting blank records. Since you\u2019re new to this, I\u2019m pretty sure you don\u2019t have the machine yet, so you will have to buy it. And I assure you, they are hella expensive.<\/span><\/p>\n

It would be best to heed our advice and order from a manufacturer instead of cutting your own. But if you\u2019re not a newbie and have the experience as well as the equipment, then by all means, do what you want to do.<\/span><\/p>\n

THE EASIEST WAY IS TO ORDER FROM A VINYL MANUFACTURER<\/b><\/p>\n

You won\u2019t have to worry about the actual cutting or pressing of your custom vinyl mixtape<\/a>. You\u2019ll just have to prepare the needed files your chosen manufacturer needs, and viola! You\u2019ll have your records at least a month from now.<\/span><\/p>\n

But without your file preparation, there will be no vinyl project to start or work on. What I\u2019m saying is, you will still have a big role in the success of this project. And even if it\u2019s just the beginning, there is still a lot to be done in the preparation phase. Let\u2019s get on with the steps you\u2019ll be doing all throughout the creation of your custom vinyl mixtape<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Preparation Phase<\/b><\/h3>\n

STEP 1: Deciding<\/b><\/p>\n

There are many things you need to decide on before you begin worrying about the songs you’ll have on them. Here\u2019s a to decide list you can follow through, to help you organize your thoughts and decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n