Custom Vinyl Record Pressing
Vinyl Record Pressing, Done Right with Bison Disc
Transparent package pricing, standout color options, and boutique upgrades, backed by a team that knows physical media from audio to packaging.
You're ready to press vinyl. You just need a partner who communicates clearly and delivers what you approved. Bison Disc brings decades of physical-media experience to your project, with essential audio preparation at no additional charge, great prices on color and special-effect vinyl, and premium options that turn releases into true collectibles.
Perfect for: independent artists, labels, merch teams, and creators who want great-sounding vinyl, clear timelines, and no surprise add-ons.
The Bison Difference
We built Bison Vinyl by studying what artists dislike about typical vinyl ordering (confusing pricing, limited options, poor communication) and fixing it.
Pricing you can plan around. Our packages include the essentials most projects need, plus straightforward upgrades at flat, transparent rates.
Premium options without premium confusion. Choose color vinyl, specialty effects, 180g, printed inners, and more, with clear pricing and practical guidance.
More control over color and presentation. Pick from hundreds of colors and proven combinations. Color vinyl isn't part of the standard package, but it's one of the things we do best: we offer some of the best color-vinyl prices around, a wider color selection than many competitors, and PMS color matching when your vinyl needs to align with your artwork and brand.
Boutique services when you want "collectible." For 300+ units, our Boutique Vinyl program opens up custom effects, elevated jacket finishes, and specialty packaging like tip-on jackets, embossing, foils, and box sets.
About Pressing Vinyl with Bison Disc
What's included in the standard vinyl package?
- Records in standard black
- Full-color Euro jacket
- Full-color center labels
- White paper inner sleeves
- Audio check at lacquer cutting
- Shrink wrap
Upgrades available: Color vinyl, effect vinyl, printed inner sleeves, pack-ins, and jackets.
Minimum order quantity: 100 records for standard vinyl projects; 300 records for boutique and specialty vinyl projects.
Estimated turnaround: Most projects land in 6 to 9 weeks; faster is possible in a pinch. We confirm a firmer timeline at quote or once your order is placed.
Submitting your order and files
After ordering, you'll get a confirmation email, then within 24 hours a second email with art templates, the track form, vinyl color options if applicable, and project details. Submit everything as soon as possible to keep the project moving.
Audio file specs: WAV or AIFF (no MP3); 24-bit preferred; 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, or higher. Keepside lengths realistic: under ~22 minutes per side preserves better level and clarity.
Art templates: Download your templates here.
Art file specs: Include bleed on edge-to-edge elements, remove non-printing guides, and supply CMYK files at 300 DPI minimum.
Should I order a test pressing?
Test pressings confirm how your music translates to vinyl and catch distortion, sibilance, noise, or skips before the full run. They're strongly recommended for larger pressings and first-time projects. No turntable? Ask about the digital test pressing option.
What colors can I press in?
Hundreds. Select a color family at ordering, and we'll send available options and proven combinations. Hand-assembled effects, glitter, metallic, and galaxy pressings are available through Boutique Vinyl.
Vinyl weight: 140g or 180g?
180g is thicker, more rigid, and has a premium feel; 140g is lighter and the classic standard. Sound quality depends far more on mastering, cutting, plating, pressing QC, and cooling than on weight alone.
Rotation speed: 33 1/3 vs 45 RPM?
33 1/3 offers more minutes per side, best for full albums. 45 offers shorter sides and often higher potential fidelity.
Inner sleeves: printed, plain paper, or poly-lined?
Printed offers premium presentation and room for lyrics and art. Plain paper is the simplest, most budget-friendly option. Poly-lined provides better scuff protection.
Jackets: single pocket, gatefold, or tip-on?
Single pocket is standard for one LP. Gatefold is book-style, ideal for two LPs and expanded art. Tip-on (boutique only) wraps paper over board for a vintage, premium feel.
Pack-ins: posters, stickers, booklets.
Extras that make a record feel more collectible: booklets (lyrics, photos, liner notes), posters or folded posters, and decals and stickers. Available via our boutique services.
How is a record is made?
Three stages: cutting, plating, and pressing. A mastering engineer cuts the final audio into a lacquer with a heated stylus. The lacquer is electroplated into metalstampers. The stampers press a PVC puck with the two labels under heat and pressure; the disc is then cooled, trimmed, settled, sleeved, and packed by hand.
Shipping
We ship nationwide, and records ship double-boxed. Tell us right away if your address changes after ordering. Once an order ships to the checkout address, responsibility transfers to the customer. We can ship to multiple locations (which may add cost) and blind ship anything we make. Request blind shipping when ordering.
Specialty & Boutique Vinyl Services
Bison Disc's Boutique Vinyl Services are for projects that need more than a standard pressing can offer: specialty vinyl effects, custom color combinations, and elevated packaging that fall outside the menu of a typical pressing run, plus a level of one-on-one creative collaboration most competitors aren't set up to provide.
This is our most personalized vinyl tier, available on runs of 300 records or more. We guide you through every choice, then build a spec to your budget and deadline. Because boutique work requires dedicated press time and premium materials, it carries a higher price point than our standard service. The result is a record shaped entirely around your vision, not a template. Still exploring? Start with standard pricing and add select premium upgrades.
Order note: Test pressings are optional but recommended; they ensure the audio is exactly how you want it. If choose not to order test pressings, waive right repress or refund your project should issues be found in final record.
Vinyl Record Pressing, Done Right with Bison Disc
What's Included in the Standard Vinyl Package
- Records in standard black
- Full-color Euro jacket
- Full-color center label
- White paper inner sleeves
- Audio check at lacquer cutting
- Shrink wrap
Upgrades Available: Color vinyl, effect vinyl, printed inner sleeves, pack-ins, and jackets.
Order note: Test pressings are optional but recommended; they ensure the audio is exactly how you want it. If you choose not to order test pressings, you waive the right to repress or refund your project should issues be found in the final record.
Ready to Order? Not Sure What You Need?
Call 888-540-9786 and get your price or order on line. We offer competitive quotes with no hidden costs.