Recording From Metal Stampers

[TheHoneyDripper]

I picked up a pair of metal stampers for a 7" 45 - does anyone know a place to get a record pressed off them? I don't want to press any more than two or three copies, just for personal listening.

I guess if I could just get the 2 songs transferred from the stampers then I could simply take the transfers to VinylCarvers or get an acetate cut. But who can dub from metalwork?

Any ideas?

Thanks a lot...

[Guest]

I would try phoning Werner at VinylCarvers,he would be in the know I guess.

[TheHoneyDripper]

I would try phoning Werner at VinylCarvers,he would be in the know I guess.

Thanks Steve - that was my first thought, but they're on holiday right now. I tried Transitition (who've cut acetates for me before) but they said they can't do it.

I'll try Werner after he gets back.

In the meantime......?

[Guest Paul]

Hello,

You can't dub from the metalwork if you have final stampers (which are negative) as opposed to positive plates (which you can dub from) so you'll need to ask a pressing plant to set the stampers up and press a few copies - i.e. test pressings.

Most plants are likely to be too busy to interupt production for such a small order but it's worth a try. You'll need to pay a set-up charge to make it worth their time.

Contact me if you need numbers for pressing plants.

Best regards,

Paul

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