Press a 10-Inch Vinyl Record with a High-Quality Standard Sleeve

The 10-inch vinyl record sits between the traditional 7-inch single and the full-size 12-inch LP. Its distinctive format helps your release stand out while providing suitable space for EPs, special singles and exclusive music projects.

The matching standard sleeve is manufactured from durable 300 gsm GC1 board. The front and back can be individually designed with your cover artwork, track listing, credits, label information and additional release details.

When you want to press a custom vinyl record in a format that differs from traditional vinyl sizes, a 10-inch release is an attractive option.

10-Inch Vinyl Standard Sleeve Product Details

• Suitable for 10-inch vinyl records
• Classic standard sleeve
• Made from durable 300 gsm GC1 board
• Customisable front and back panels
• Ideal for EPs, singles and special releases
• Suitable for limited editions and collector pressings
• More compact than standard 12-inch LP packaging

Why Press a 10-Inch Vinyl Record?

The 10-inch format combines the compact appearance of a single with a larger design surface and additional potential playing time. It is especially suitable for artists, bands, labels and DJs planning a release outside the usual 7-inch or 12-inch formats.

Benefits of the 10-Inch Vinyl Format

• Distinctive and eye-catching vinyl format
• Ideal for EPs and exclusive singles
• Suitable for limited collector editions
• Generous space for custom artwork
• Compact and premium presentation
• Ideal for merchandise and direct sales

A 10-inch release allows you to press your own vinyl record and offer your audience a distinctive physical music product.

Professional DMM Cutting for Your 10-Inch Vinyl

One of the most important stages of professional vinyl record manufacturing is cutting the vinyl master. For your production, we use high-quality DMM cutting. DMM stands for “Direct Metal Mastering”.

During the DMM process, the audio signal is cut directly into a specially coated copper disc. Compared with traditional lacquer cutting, this removes an additional production stage and allows the audio signal to be transferred into the groove structure with a high level of precision.

What Are the Benefits of DMM Cutting?

• Precise transfer of the audio signal
• Clear and detailed sound reproduction
• Well-defined high frequencies and transients
• Low surface noise
• Consistent quality throughout the pressing run
• A professional foundation for vinyl record pressing

The completed DMM master is used as the basis for manufacturing the metal stampers. These stampers are then used to press your vinyl records.

Which Audio Formats Are Required for Vinyl Manufacturing?

For your 10-inch vinyl production, we require high-quality audio files in the following formats:

Accepted Audio Formats for Vinyl Pressing

• File format: WAV or AIFF
• Bit depth: 16, 24 or 32 bit
• Sample rate: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 or 192 kHz

The highest possible resolution is not always necessary. In many cases, correctly exported WAV files at 16 bit and 44.1 kHz are already completely sufficient.

The most important requirement is that your audio files have been exported correctly and are suitable for vinyl production. After placing your order, you will receive detailed instructions containing all the information required to prepare your vinyl master correctly.

Playing Time and Track Allocation for a 10-Inch Record

The possible playing time of a 10-inch vinyl record depends on factors such as the selected playback speed, the number of tracks, the frequency range and the required cutting level. The longer the playing time on each side, the more closely the grooves must be positioned.

The track order should therefore be carefully planned before production. After placing your order, you will receive all the relevant information about preparing and arranging your songs.

We can also support you with questions about playing time and the optimal track sequence for your 10-inch vinyl production.

Custom Vinyl Pressing with Colours and Special Effects

In addition to classic black vinyl, your 10-inch records can be manufactured in a variety of colours or with distinctive visual effects. This allows you to match the vinyl to your artwork, music or overall release concept.

Available Vinyl Colours and Special Designs

• Splatter effects
• Marble designs
• Transparent vinyl options
• Custom colour combinations
• Additional special design options

Not all available special effects are displayed directly on the product page. For specific colour requests or custom designs, please contact us. We will check which options are technically possible for your selected pressing quantity.

Splatter effects, marble designs and custom colour mixtures may vary slightly from one record to another. These natural production variations give every vinyl record an individual and unique appearance.

Create and Press Your Own 10-Inch Vinyl Record

When you choose to make your own vinyl record with us, you decide on the music, artwork, pressing quantity, vinyl colour and selected additional options. We take care of the complete technical manufacturing process.

Production Files and Information We Require

• Final audio files in WAV or AIFF format
• Artwork for the front of the 10-inch sleeve
• Artwork for the back of the sleeve
• Centre label artwork
• Required pressing quantity and vinyl colour
• Details of special effects and additional options

We handle the DMM cutting, production of the metal stampers, vinyl pressing, quality control and final preparation of your order.

This allows you to press your own vinyl without requiring your own pressing machinery or specialist technical knowledge.

Vinyl Pressing Prices for a 10-Inch Record

Our vinyl pressing prices depend on the required quantity, playing time, vinyl colour, packaging and selected additional options.

Which Factors Affect the Vinyl Pressing Price?

• Number of vinyl records required
• Black, coloured or transparent vinyl
• Splatter, marble or other special effects
• Additional printed materials or inserts
• Special finishing and assembly requirements

On the product page, you can select your preferred configuration and calculate the cost of your custom vinyl production.

Can I Press a Single 10-Inch Vinyl Record?

Many artists and vinyl enthusiasts are looking for a way to press a single vinyl record or order a one-off custom vinyl record.

Traditional vinyl pressing involves several technical production stages. These include DMM cutting, manufacturing the metal stampers, setting up the pressing machines and completing quality control. For this reason, traditional vinyl pressing is primarily designed for production runs.

Whether a single record or a very small quantity is possible depends on the selected product and manufacturing process. Send us your project details and we will check which production option is most suitable.

Press Your Own 10-Inch Vinyl Record Today

The 10-inch vinyl record with a standard sleeve made from 300 gsm GC1 board combines a distinctive record format with durable and fully customisable packaging. It is ideal for EPs, special singles, DJ releases and limited collector editions.

Configure your project and have your custom vinyl records pressed. As a professional vinyl pressing plant, we take care of the complete manufacturing process, from DMM cutting through to the finished 10-inch record in your custom-printed standard sleeve.

Please note that production times for vinyl records can vary significantly. As a rule, production including delivery usually takes around 6–7 weeks. During periods of high demand, this may increase to up to 12 weeks. Special configurations may require additional time.

If you have a tight deadline, please contact us and we’ll be happy to see what we can do.