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Why Our Short-Run Vinyl Sounds Better

By Tony van Veen

Wed Mar 18th, 2026 14:28:02

By Disc Makers' Author Tony van Veen

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes

Here’s something most artists don’t realize: our small-run vinyl pressings don’t just cost less — they can also sound a little better than if you do your record pressing elsewhere. Let’s explain why.

Table of Contents:
• The vinyl plating process
• One-step plating
• Stamper wear
• Test pressings (or lack thereof)
• The Disc Makers difference
• Conclusion

The vinyl plating process

Much of our quality comes down to the...

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