Short Run Vinyl Records
Short runs
of vinyl. Cut one at a time.
We make small batches of records right here in Newcastle, NSW — between 10 and 50 units, in 7″, 10″ or 12″. No minimum pressing-plant orders. No tooling fees. Just the run you actually need, with full-colour covers, labels and packaging assembled by hand in-house.
A small batch of vinyl, cut in real time.
Where traditional pressing plants require minimums of 100–500+ units (with large setup costs to match), our records are cut one at a time on professional vinyl cutting lathes.
Each record is made using micron-point diamond styluses to minimise background noise and produce a lasting groove that stands up to regular playback — and even scratch DJing. We use durable PETG blanks that can play thousands of times before any degradation — just like a regular vinyl record.
We run two German-engineered VinylRecorder T560 lathes alongside our own in-house built machines, all paired with our own automation software, guaranteeing consistent, high-quality cuts.
No tooling. No setup fees. Just the run you actually need, between 10 and 50 units.
Six steps from file to physical.
Every short run follows the same simple path. Most projects move from quote to dispatch in about four weeks — the more thorough you are with steps 02 and 03, the quicker we'll be on our end.
Get your quote
Start with our Short Run Quote Calculator. Pick your quantity, size, vinyl colour, artwork requirements and packaging options — you'll get an instant estimate. No email required.
Prepare your audio
Send us uncompressed audio (WAV, AIFF or FLAC is best). Label tracks A1, A2, B1, B2 so we know the order. Stay within our recommended side lengths for optimised loudness.
Send us your artwork
We work with local Newcastle print specialists and provide full-colour centre labels, covers, obi strips, stickers and inserts. Grab our PDF or PSD templates so you can design your art with the right dimensions. We always send a proof for approval before printing.
Confirm and pay
Once we've reviewed your audio and artwork we'll send through a final quote. Payment is in AUD (inc. GST) and required upfront before your order enters the cutting queue. Direct deposit only.
Test cut (optional)
First time cutting with us? We strongly recommend a test cut so you can hear exactly how your music sounds on vinyl before we commit to the full run. Want to dip a toe in without committing to 10+? Order a single Dub Plate instead.
Cutting & delivery
Turnaround is approximately 4 weeks from payment plus final assets. We ship Australia-wide and to New Zealand via Australia Post, or you're welcome to collect your order from our Newcastle lab.
The fast facts.
A few we've cut lately.
Short runs we've recently sent out the door for Australian and New Zealand artists.
Everything you need to plan your run.
Quote
Calculator
Build your order and get an instant, transparent price. Choose quantity, size, colour, artwork and packaging — the lot.
Build a quote →Short Run FAQ
In-depth answers on audio specs, packaging, test cuts, pricing, turnaround and the technical side of lathe cutting.
Read the FAQ →Short Run Blog
Behind-the-scenes looks at past short runs from Australian and New Zealand artists, plus release-planning notes.
Visit the blog →Printing
Templates
PDF and PSD templates for centre labels, covers, obi strips, stickers and inserts — designed to our exact specs.
Get templates →Got a project in mind?
The fastest way to find out what's possible is to play with the calculator. For anything outside the standard options — or if you'd just rather talk it through — we're an email or phone call away.