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Record Store Day 2015 – RSD2015

Record Store Day 2015 – RSD2015

Although most of you are still thinking about your Christmas and early 2015 schedule, it is wise to start planning your Record Store Day – RSD2015 release for 2015.  For those of you not planning on releasing a record for RSD2015 you should bare in mind that manufacturing times during this period become  longer. Record Store Day 2015 will take place on April 18th and finished product will need to be with your distributor ideally last week in March.   To ensure…

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Manufacturing Times for the production of Vinyl Records

Manufacturing Times for the production of Vinyl Records

Here at Well Tempered we work with the three best pressing plants in Europe to ensure that your records are pressed to schedule and cost, and also of optimum quality. The standard turnaround time from all three suppliers is seven weeks from receipt of lacquers – this is industry standard. We hear that a lot of artists and labels elsewhere are getting frustrated with production times of up to twelve weeks. This should not be the case, there is simply…

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Press & Distribution Deals (P&D) | A Good Idea?

Press & Distribution Deals (P&D) | A Good Idea?

For many new record labels starting out there are three main choices for vinyl manufacturing.  A label may wish to handle the manufacturing themselves, or they may wish to use a broker such as Well Tempered. Though for most records labels the most attractive option is a P&D (press & distribution) deal offered by their distribution partner. There are a few distributors still offering P&D deals, though it may be required that they manufacture a few releases themselves first, and the sales generated be…

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Self Distribution – A Good Idea?

Self Distribution – A Good Idea?

Those of you not familiar with the traditional music distribution model of the physical format might at some point consider it a good idea to attempt self distribution. Many labels see growth in their direct-to-consumer sales month on month, hear about store closures, and wonder whether or not distribution could be done themselves. The thought of an extra £1 per unit on every sale is an attractive one, and the idea of being self sufficient in this day and age…

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Exciting Developments in Music Distribution

Exciting Developments in Music Distribution

Rarely do we see new music distribution companies instantly making such an impact on the UK music scene as Railbird Digital & Unearthed Sounds. In the modern day with so much emphasis placed on technology driven solutions, often what’s lacking is the personal service and passion for music that independent record labels long for. Finding a new distribution partner can be a hard task with so many options available these days. With many digital distribution companies more focused on streamlining…

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URB Presents: DJ Haus on Hot Haus Records

URB Presents: DJ Haus on Hot Haus Records

A great mix here from the mighty DJ Haus.  Well Tempered are very excited to be manufacturing vinyl for Hot Haus Records, one of the most successful labels to emerge from the recent London House resurgence. Description: Our podcast this week is coming from outer space, courtesy of Unknown To The Unknown head honcho DJ Haus. Known for his penchant for unique sounds though his label and his own releases, the producer/DJ/label boss has a lot on his plate; stacked…

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Last Magpie – “Influences EP” – Electric Minds (eminds030)

Last Magpie – “Influences EP” – Electric Minds (eminds030)

Well Tempered is very proud to be handling the vinyl manufacturing for Electric Minds. Born in 2008 off the back of the successful London club night, the record label has since gone from strength to strength, representing artists such as Move D, Echer, Velvit, Fold, and most recently Last Magpie. ‘Influences EP’ will be available from all good record shops on April 28th, and includes a Trevino remix of Pledge. Released on vinyl 28th April 2014. All enquiries info@electricminds.co.uk All tracks…

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