For nearly three decades Mastercraft Metal Finishing, Inc. has provided the music industry with superior quality metal stamping plates for pressing vinyl records. From majors to independents, we specialize in delivering the highest caliber product along with excellent service.
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After you have a lacquer master of your record made, the next step is to have a stamp or “mother” plate made for pressing copies on to vinyl. Plating is an electro-chemical process that deposits nickel onto a thin layer of liquid silver solution that is first applied to the lacquer. The "mother" plate can be used to make a number of stampers, each of which is good for approximately 1000 vinyl records before degrading.
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Hello there,I am a vinyl fan and intrigued about the rather obvious process of a stamper that creates the vinyl but had never really taken an interest.As a collector what, if any stamper plates exist of bands releases?I know about the process of test pressings.As a huge Waterboys fan I am curious to know if such items exist of their workings or have I misunderstood the set up? Kind regards Lenny Conroy, Isle of Man
March 6, 2021, 3:44 p.m.
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Hello there,I am a vinyl fan and intrigued about the rather obvious process of a stamper that creates the vinyl but had never really taken an interest.As a collector what, if any stamper plates exist of bands releases?I know about the process of test pressings.As a huge Waterboys fan I am curious to know if such items exist of their workings or have I misunderstood the set up? Kind regards Lenny Conroy, Isle of Man
March 6, 2021, 3:44 p.m.