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A test pressing (often called a “TP”) is the very first small batch of records made from your freshly cut and plated stampers. Usually, only 3-5 copies are pressed.

Its purpose is to check everything before full production starts:

• Audio quality – making sure the cut translates well onto vinyl.

• Pressing quality – verifying groove depth, stereo balance, center holes, and general consistency.

• Compatibility – ensuring the record plays correctly on turntables.

• Final approval – giving the artist, label, and pressing plant confidence before running hundreds or thousands of copies.

It’s critical because once the full pressing round starts, any error (whether in the cut, plating, or pressing) would be multiplied across the entire run.

Approving the test pressing means you’re satisfied with both the sound and the pressing quality, locking in the green light for final production.

When it comes to shipping vinyl, the packaging matters just as much as the pressing. We offer three shipping options: standard, express, and palletized freight.

For orders above 400 records, we highly recommend pallet shipping. Not only is it more efficient, it also reduces the risk of damage to outer sleeves and packaging.

While no shipping method can ever be 100% free from carrier handling issues, we do everything possible on our side: careful in-house packing, reinforced protection, and working with trusted logistics partners.

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We’re excited to share that is now officially a Freund*in des .de – the German Association of Independent Music Entrepreneurs.

This new friendship strengthens our commitment to the independent music scene and gives us access to valuable knowledge, political representation, and a network of like-minded players.

By joining forces with VUT, we’re even better positioned to support artists, labels, and clients with fairer, more transparent, and more sustainable vinyl production – especially in the independent sector.

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Wir freuen uns sehr: ist jetzt offiziell Freund*in des .de – dem Verband unabhängiger Musikunternehmer*innen.

Diese Partnerschaft stärkt unser Engagement für die unabhängige Musikszene und ermöglicht uns den Zugang zu wertvollem Branchenwissen, politischer Interessenvertretung und dem Austausch mit anderen Mitgliedern.

Für unsere Kund*innen bedeutet das: noch gezieltere Unterstützung, faire und transparente Prozesse – und ein weiterer Schritt hin zu einer nachhaltigeren Vinylproduktion, besonders im Independent-Bereich.

Meet the Artist:

Distractions is Giungla’s raw and intimate portrait of post‑work life, released November 1, 2024 and recorded bit by bit during evenings and weekends, the album leans into a “live” feel—“un‑produced”, per the artist—capturing imperfect emotional moments with DIY charm .

Across twelve tracks—from the tech‑anxiety opener “Mouse & Keyboard” and the release‑soaked “Distance” to the candid self‑reflection in “Bad Idea”—the record explores the interruptions of modern life and the clarity found when we finally switch off: “my ‘good’ kind of distraction” . With live drums, “weird sounds”, and airy, haunting vocals, Distractions is both unsettling and beautifully honest—a vivid snapshot of creative persistence amid our digital blur.

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