The Secret Society of Lathe Trolls

Yes, it was sold.

I thought some folks here might be interested in this new type of stamper we are using at Gotta Groove -- they are called GrooveCoated stampers, and we are really excited about them. In an admittedly oversimplified description of it, we use a special coating on the face of the stamper which strength...

This is a functional and fully restored Finebilt record pressing machine for sale. We are asking $65,000 USD. The sale price includes includes the press, hydraulics, new 12” and 7” molds, extruder, and trimming table. You will need a small boiler to operate the press. Are you a small label who wants...

Thought some folks here might enjoy our new video we launched today:

https://youtu.be/6c4bZ8vquXo

Hope you enjoy!

I think quite a few lathe trolls already received an email invitation from me, but in an effort to not leave anyone out, I wanted to post here as well. I am very excited to announce that Generation Wax – a confab on the challenges and opportunities at every level of the vinyl supply chain – is offic...

Cool video:

http://www.demilked.com/electron-microscope-slow-motion-vinyl-recording-ben-krasnow/

Thanks!

This was a long time coming, and we could not have got this far if not for teaming up with Jim Bosken and the fine folks at QCA, Inc. This plating operation is still in its infancy, but we'll be posting updates as they develop at gottagrooverecords.com.

Interestingly, the Full Sail music school is claiming an ownership interest in the "1st Edition". I have talked to them a couple of times in the past few months about allowing a PDF download version, but have not gotten far.

Actually, we just started pressing no-label records at the request of a couple customers. The center holes do tend to distort inevitably, but we seem to have it down to a minimum at this point. The records do tend to stick to the stampers a bit too. But, as of the first official run of them last wee...

Alpha in Florida is still around-- I talked to them just last month. Still pressing 12" and 7".

Hi Everyone-- Matt from Press.This.Record here-- I just noticed that we came up in this topic, and I never have fully introduced myself on this list. I personally have worked for the past 9 years (and continue to work) in the record distribution business (EDGE Entertainment Distribution in Cleveland...

I am looking to purchase up to four hydraulic record pressing machines in the U.S. Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you