LITTLE ELEPHANT LATHE CUTS
HIGH QUALITY short run vinyl records & jackets
Little Elephant Lathe Cuts offers small run/one off custom cut records for bands, artists, labels, etc. These records are HIGH QUALITY stereo lathe cuts; they sound comparable to pressed records, but with a short turnaround time, and no minimum order! If you would like to place an order, just fill out the order form at the bottom of the page! Or if you have any questions, please email us at: LittleElephantLatheCuts@gmail.com
How they are made:
Record Pricing:
(All records must have the same audio, in order to get the quantity discount)
12-inch Records
Available in Black or Clear
Single Sided (up to 22 mins):
Quantity 1 - $55.00
Quantity 2-4 - $40.00 Each
Quantity 5-9 - $25.00 Each
Quantity 10-19 - $14.00 Each
Quantity 20-49 - $13.00 Each
Quantity 50-99 - $12.00 Each
Quantity 100+ - $11.00 Each
Double Sided (up to 22 mins per side):
Quantity 1 - $65.00
Quantity 2-4 - $50.00 Each
Quantity 5-9 - $35.00 Each
Quantity 10-19 - $24.00 Each
Quantity 20-49 - $22.00 Each
Quantity 50-99 - $20.00 Each
Quantity 100+ - $18.00 Each
10-inch Records
Available in Black
Single Sided (up to 12 mins):
Quantity 1 - $50.00
Quantity 2-4 - $35.00 Each
Quantity 5-9 - $23.00 Each
Quantity 10-19 - $13.00 Each
Quantity 20-49 - $12.00 Each
Quantity 50-99 - $11.00 Each
Quantity 100+ - $10.00 Each
Double Sided (up to 12 mins per side):
Quantity 1 - $60.00
Quantity 2-4 - $45.00 Each
Quantity 5-9 - $30.00 Each
Quantity 10-19 - $19.00 Each
Quantity 20-49 - $17.00 Each
Quantity 50-99 - $15.00 Each
Quantity 100+ - $13.00 Each
7-inch Records
Available in Black (or Clear for an additional .50 cents per record)
Single Sided (up to 7 mins):
Quantity 1 - $45.00
Quantity 1-4 - $30.00 Each
Quantity 5-9 - $19.00 Each
Quantity 10-19 - $9.00 Each
Quantity 20-49 - $8.00 Each
Quantity 50-99 - $7.00 Each
Quantity 100+ - $6.00 Each
Double Sided (up to 7 mins per side):
Quantity 1 - $50.00
Quantity 2-4 - $35.00 Each
Quantity 5-9 - $24.00 Each
Quantity 10-19 - $14.00 Each
Quantity 20-49 - $12.00 Each
Quantity 50-99 - $10.00 Each
Quantity 100+ - $8.00 Each
Center Lables
No Label - FREE
Full Color Custom Label - $1.00 per side
ORDERS OF 10 OR MORE RECORDS RECEIVE FREE CENTER LABELS!
FULL COLOR Jackets
We now offer full color jackets! For 12 inch records,we are offering full color, with a spine, and glued together! 7 & 10 inch jackets are fold overs, which have a spine, but are not glued. All jackets come with a plastic slip cover!
Jacket Prices:
(All jackets must have the same artwork, in order to get the quantity discount)
12-inch jackets
(glued with spine)
Quantity 1 - $25.00
Quantity 2-4 - $20.00 Each
Quantity 5-9 - $16.00 Each
Quantity 10-19 - $10.00 Each
Quantity 20-49 - $8.00 Each
Quantity 50-99 - $7.00 Each
Quantity 100+ - $6.00 Each
10-inch jackets
(fold over W/ spine - not glued)
Quantity 1 - $24.00
Quantity 2-4 - $19.00 Each
Quantity 5-9 - $17.00 Each
Quantity 10-19 - $9.00 Each
Quantity 20-49 - $7.00 Each
Quantity 50-99 - $6.00 Each
Quantity 100+ - $5.00 Each
7-inch jackets
(fold over W/ spine - not glued)
Quantity 1 - $23.00
Quantity 2-4 - $18.00 Each
Quantity 5-9 - $16.00 Each
Quantity 10-19 - $8.00 Each
Quantity 20-49 - $6.00 Each
Quantity 50-99 - $5.00 Each
Quantity 100+ - $4.00 Each
Packaging
All records come in white paper inner-sleeves. Orders including 12 inch jackets will also come with a plastic slip over the jacket
Sample Cuts:
Here are some sample cuts of the real thing, recorded straight from the record player. First is "Born To Run" by The Boss, and second is "By Presidential Decree" by Buffalo NY's, Head North.
"Not your typical lathe cut" - Why Little Elephant cuts are better:
We offer CUT records, not EMBOSSED records.
Most custom record cutting companies only offer records that are embossed. In other words, the grooves are pushed into the record, rather than cut out. The fidelity on an embossed record is much less than the quality on a cut record. The music on an embossed record is considerably lower in volume, noisier, and has a hollow sound. If you want the music on the record to sound good, the grooves must be cut out.
Little Elephant records are cut in stereo.
A lot of lathe cut records out there are cut in mono. This is because the equipment they are using is outdated, and easier to acquire. Obviously, this is a major factor of the music listening experience. This day and age, why even bother listening to a record that isn't stereo?
We use a feedback cutterhead.
We cut our records with a "feedback" cutterhead, rather than a "dynamic" cutterhead. Feedback heads are much more sought after in the vinyl cutting industry, and are the only option if you want true quality sounding grooves. Feedback cutterheads control the resonant frequencies of the head and allow for louder cuts, less distortion, and a much flatter frequency response. You must have a feedback cutterhead in order to have professional results. Ultimately, records cut with feedback heads sound like pressed records.
The big picture.
We are here to erase the stigma of lathe cut records. The term has often been associated with being lo-fi and inferior. The records we are comparable to factory pressed records in terms of sound quality, durability, and playability.
FAQ:
How long does it take to get the records?
Orders will ship from the facility within 8-10 weeks after payment is received. However, we do offer rush service pricing, that are priced depending on how quickly they are needed. Those prices are listed as follows:
Ships facility between 8-10 weeks after payment is received (FREE)
Ships facility within 7 weeks after payment is received (5% Additional Charge)
Ships facility within 6 weeks after payment is received (10% Additional Charge)
Ships facility within 5 weeks after payment is received (20% Additional Charge)
Ships facility within 4 weeks after payment is received (30% Additional Charge)
Ships facility within 3 weeks after payment is received (40% Additional Charge)
Ships facility within 2 weeks after payment is received (50% Additional Charge)
Ships facility within 1 week after payment is received (100% Additional Charge)
Do I need my music to be ready before ordering?
No! The only thing we need to get the processing of the order stated, is the payment,so we can take orders before your audio/artwork is ready! Since the default turnaround time is 8-10 weeks, you can pay for an order, and then still have a couple weeks to work on your audio and/or artwork.
Does the audio need to be mastered for vinyl?
It is not an absolute necessity to have your music files mastered specifically for vinyl. We understand that many projects are made from old releases, or that getting the audio mastered may not be in your budget. We always do the best we possibly can to make the audio sound the best it can on the medium. However, if the audio is not mastered for vinyl, you may hear some differences between the digital file, and the vinyl cut. If you would like your records to sound the best they possibly can, then we suggest having it mastered for vinyl. If you would like some tips on how to master your audio for vinyl, click here.
How do the records sound compared to pressed records?
The sound quality on our records are similar to pressed records. However, there are many factors that play into getting music to sound good on vinyl. Having well mixed, professional sounding audio, goes a very long way in having a great sounding vinyl. Also, in order to get the best possible sound, we also suggest having the audio mastered for vinyl. However, if this is not an option, that is okay! We can do everything we can to make it sound the best it can on the medium.
How do the jackets look compared to regular jackets from a factory?
Our jackets are printed on a high quality inkjet printer. The vast majority of prints come out looking great. However, because they are done on inkjet, minor striations can appear, especially on designs with very dark, solid backgrounds. For best results, we recommend using designs with lighter colors. If you would like some examples, check out the images above!
Will there be a test press for my order?
We only offer test presses at the buyers request for orders of 50 or more records. If you request to have a test press on your order of 50 or more, please allow an additional 2 weeks on the turnaround time.
Can I split a quantity order into multiple releases?
No. The audio/artwork must be the same on every record, in order to get the quantity discount pricing.
If I pay for my order, and then decide that I do not want the order anymore, can I get a full refund?
No. There will be a cancellation fee of 30% of the total price. We will refund the remaining 70% of the order.
If you would like to place an order, please fill out the form below! We will email you an invoice within 48 hours after we receive your information.