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What formats do you press?

We currently press 12″ vinyl records in various colors and weights. We also offer 7" projects seasonally. To see examples of our work, visit our Gallery.

Do you press your records in-house?

‍‍Yes, every Gold Rush Vinyl record is pressed and hand-inspected in Austin, T.X., U.S.A, by our dedicated team.

What types of projects have you worked on?

We’ve pressed records for bands and brands of all shapes and sizes — DIY artists, GRAMMY winners, arena headliners, ad agencies, you name it! Whether this is your first vinyl project or you have pressed records before, we are here to help you bring your creative vision to life.

What inspired your name?

‍Gold Rush Vinyl was created for the musical pioneers and road warriors who cannot wait months for records to be made. We opened in 2018 to bring high quality (“Gold”), fast-turnaround (“Rush”) records (“Vinyl”) to independent artists.

Can I host an event at Gold Rush?

‍We love showing people how vinyl is made, but since we are a working factory we consider events on a case-by-case basis. To discuss your event and the fees, use our CONTACT form.

Do you offer tours to vinyl fans?

As much as we love connecting with other vinyl collectors, we're currently working on some secret projects that prevent us from opening the factory for tours. Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes updates from the factory.

Are you hiring?

We are always on the hunt for great talent and people who want to work at Gold Rush Vinyl! Check our Careers page for current openings. Don't see what you're looking for? Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest job updates.

Do you offer quantity price breaks?

The largest fees in any pressing are the set-up charges for lacquers, stampers and printing. The more units you order, the lower the per unit cost, as those set-up fees get spread out.

Do you have quantity minimums or maximums?

At this time, our minimum order quantity is 200 units. Looking for 25 - 75 units? Contact our partner Austin Signal. Need less than 25? Try our local pals in the lathe-cut community, like Old Faithful Records or One Groove Vinyl.

Do you have a rate card?

Every record pressing project is unique (just like your music!). To make sure we properly capture all the details of your project during the ordering process, we create custom quotes for every job. Get a quote for your project on our pricing page.

What are your turnaround times?

We are currently estimating new projects put into production today will be ready in ~12 weeks. We expect that to be down to 10 weeks shortly!

Be sure you have all of your files properly prepared for vinyl to prevent delays. We're here to help if you have questions!

What are your payment terms?

We offer 5% off the price of your project if it is paid in-full upon order; otherwise we require 75% deposit to start your project, and 25% upon test press approval. (The biggest investment in any pressing is the set-up for lacquers, stampers, printing and raw materials). If we are shipping your records, you will be sent an invoice to be paid before the boxes are mailed.

What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept ACH / wire transfers, cash, check, PayPal or major credit cards. Any credit card payments over $5,000 are subject to a 3% transaction fee.

How long can my record be?

For 12″ records, we recommend no more than 21 minutes per side at 33 RPM. Anything longer than those times will require compromises in how we cut your records and how they ultimately sound.

What file formats do you need?

We can accept file sizes up to 32 bit & 192kHz. If it’s between 24 bit and 16 bit, 24 bit is always best, ideally “mastered for vinyl.”

Do you need individual tracks or can I send you Side A and Side B files?

Either is fine! Please provide a cue sheet / track list if you are uploading individual files.

Do you handle mastering?

If you need your files mastered for vinyl, we are happy to refer you to a handful of our favorite mastering engineers.

Can I send you lacquers?

Yes, we can accept lacquers, but we need a heads-up before you ship them. (Lacquers can be easily damaged and should not be left sitting around!). Note that if you do provide your own lacquers, we cannot guarantee a turnaround time since we do not have control over that production process.

Do you have templates for artwork?

Yes, please pull from these template folders:
‍12″ projects

Can you accept art that was formatted on another company’s templates?

Because we don’t know your artwork as well as you do, we ask that you please use our templates to ensure it matches your expectations when we go to print.

What file format should I send it in?

We can accept Photoshop, Illustrator or PDF files. Please provide hi-res art, with all font types turned into objects, and guidelines removed.

Can I provide my own packaging?

You're welcome to send us packaging, but please note: if you do provide your own packaging we cannot guarantee a turnaround time since we are not managing the production process. Outside packaging will also be subject to handling fees.

Do you provide download cards?

While we do not host downloads, we are happy to receive any download cards you want us to insert in your records; just be sure to mail them to us by the time you’ve been mailed your test presses!

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