Short Runs
Our simple guide for short run vinyl records.
Please note: Short runs are only available on Clear vinyl. Price is dependent on your side lengths. Please get in touch for more details.
Prepare your audio tracks
Step 1. Email a link to your digital music files. Use Dropbox, Google Drive or similar. Please be sure to give the correct permissions so that we can access and download your music.
Step 2. Email artwork if this applies to your project. If not, your short run records will arrive with our labels and blank sleeves.
Step 3. Call or email with details of your short run order. Quantities, artwork details, colour, mailing address and packaging requests.
Step 4. Pay invoice. Your order will then enter the cutting queue.
Step 5. Your short run records will arrive or be ready for pickup as per our schedule.
Decide on your track order
Depending on how you are supplying the audio, you will need to let us know the order in which they should appear on the A and B side.
The best way to do this is to label your tracks A1, A2, B1, B2 etc.
You’ll also need to specify the colour you would like. Clear comes as standard whilst colour (including black) is an additional cost.
You will need to ensure your audio will fit on the record size you have ordered. Please refer to running times listed below.
33 RPM
• 7” short run record – maximum 5 minutes per side
• 10″ short run record – maximum 12 minutes per side
• 12” short run record – maximum 17 minutes per side
45 RPM
• 7″ maximum 4 minutes per side
• 10″ maximum 9 minutes per side
• 12″ maximum 12 minutes per side
These side lengths may be extended depending on the material. Call us to discuss.
Create your artwork, if required
We can digitally print centre labels and sleeves with your supplied artwork.
Sleeve and centre label artwork must be supplied on separate PDF’s (Front and Back sleeve art in separate files). Please see below for dimensions:
Sleeve Artwork (Square)
12″ – 300mm
10″ – 270mm
7″ – 180mm
Centre Label Artwork (Circular)
12″ & 10″ – 100mm diameter
7″ – 94mm diameter
If you do not supply artwork, your records will come with our standard PhonoLab labels. We can also supply records blank without labels or can arrange artwork to be designed for you, at an additional cost. Please get in touch with us if you need artwork design.
Supply your files
Upload your files and track listing to a folder on Google Drive, WeTransfer or Dropbox. Please ensure your files are clearly labelled in a folder with your first and last name so we can track your order.
If you are supplying audio by cassette, DAT, record, ¼ inch tape or VHS you will need to supply via mail or in person at our cutting lab in Newcastle. Please contact us prior if you are delivering in person.
Email info@phonolab.com.au with a link to your files and we will provide you with payment details.
Pay for your order
Payment is via direct bank deposit, or cash if you are collecting the order. All orders must be paid in full before they are manufactured.
When payment has been received we will process your order and let you know when the test record for your small run will be shipped.
All domestic orders are sent via Australia Post and costs vary based on delivery address, size and weight.