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The Ultimate Guide to Vinyl Mastering for a Warm, Bold Sound

By Philip Kinsher

Thu Dec 18th, 2025 16:15:08

By Disc Makers' Author Philip Kinsher

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes

While streaming is certainly the dominant way people listen to music these days, audiophiles, collectors, and musicians prefer the sound of vinyl records. The allure lies in their unique sonic character — a sound that’s warm, bold, and unapologetically analog. Achieving that signature sound, however, isn’t as simple as pressing music onto wax. It requires a meticulous process known as vinyl mastering. It’s a process that as much an art as it is a science.

Whether you’re a seasoned mastering engineer or an independent artist eager to release your music on vinyl,...

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