WAV or AIFF: These uncompressed formats are preferred due to their high quality. The bit depth should be at least 16-bit, but 24- bit is often recommended. Avoid compressed formats like MP3.

Sample Rate: The sample rate should be at least 44.1 kHz, but 48 kHz or higher (96 kHz) is preferred for better audio quality.

High Resolution: Ensure that the audio file is of the highest possible resolution without any compression artifacts.

No Clipping: The audio should not exceed 0 dBFS to avoid
clipping. It’s recommended to have a peak level around -3 dBFS to ensure no distortion.

Vinyl Mastering: The audio should be mastered specifically for vinyl. This includes proper EQ adjustments, dynamic range considerations, and low-frequency management (e.g., mono-ing the bass frequencies below 100 Hz).

No Excessive Compression: Avoid over-compressing the audio. Vinyl records can handle a wider dynamic range, and excessive compression can lead to poor sound quality.

If you have unmastered tracks, please send ‘-6dBPre-Master’ audio and 24-bit 44.1kHz .WAV format.

Side Length: Keep in mind the physical limitations of vinyl. For a 12-inch record, the ideal maximum duration per side is around 15-18 minutes for 33 1/3 RPM and 12-15 minutes for 45 RPM. Longer durations can result in lower audio quality and reduced volume.

Track Length: Shorter tracks often translate better to vinyl, as longer tracks can reduce the available groove width and depth.

Centered Bass: Low frequencies should be centered to prevent issues with groove tracking. Avoid extreme panning of bass instruments.

Balanced Stereo Field: Ensure a balanced stereo image to avoid issues with one channel overpowering the other.

Check for Errors: Make sure there are no digital glitches, clicks, pops, or other anomalies in the audio file. These will be amplified in the vinyl cutting process.

Please name your folders and files with A1 Title.wav / A2 title.wav / B1 Title.wav etc... Upload your audio tracks (Dropbox / Google Drive / WeTransfer).