{"id":25631,"date":"2026-11-06T18:05:55","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T18:05:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pressingvinyl.co.uk\/?p=25631"},"modified":"2026-11-06T18:05:55","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T18:05:55","slug":"short-run-vinyl-pressing-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pressingvinyl.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/11\/short-run-vinyl-pressing-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Short Run Vinyl Pressing in the UK: Prices From 200 Copies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you want a small run of records, you don&#8217;t need to order thousands. We press from 200 copies, for independent labels and artists, on 7\u2033, 10\u2033 and 12\u2033.<\/p>\n<p>The short answer: 200 copies of a 12\u2033 on black vinyl in a black disco bag costs \u00a31,093 + VAT, including delivery to one UK address. That&#8217;s about \u00a35.47 a record.<\/p>\n<h2>Short run vinyl prices<\/h2>\n<p>All prices are + VAT.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Package<\/th>\n<th>200 copies<\/th>\n<th>300 copies<\/th>\n<th>500 copies<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>12\u2033 black vinyl, black disco bag<\/td>\n<td>\u00a31,093<\/td>\n<td>\u00a31,230<\/td>\n<td>\u00a31,609<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12\u2033 black vinyl, printed spined sleeve<\/td>\n<td>Ask us<\/td>\n<td>\u00a31,611<\/td>\n<td>\u00a31,979<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12\u2033 coloured vinyl, printed spined sleeve<\/td>\n<td>Ask us<\/td>\n<td>\u00a31,745<\/td>\n<td>\u00a32,139<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7\u2033 black vinyl, white disco bag<\/td>\n<td>Ask us<\/td>\n<td>\u00a3976<\/td>\n<td>\u00a31,199<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7\u2033 black vinyl, printed disco sleeve<\/td>\n<td>Ask us<\/td>\n<td>\u00a31,279<\/td>\n<td>\u00a31,459<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Prices can change, so your quote confirms the final figure.<\/p>\n<h2>What&#8217;s included<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Cutting from vinyl masters you supply<\/li>\n<li>5 test pressings<\/li>\n<li>Full-colour labels<\/li>\n<li>Delivery to one UK address<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mastering, or cutting with a UK engineer, is quoted separately. You can also supply your own lacquers.<\/p>\n<h2>Why small runs cost more per record<\/h2>\n<p>Cutting, metalwork and test pressings are needed whether you press 200 copies or 1,000. On a short run, those costs are shared across fewer records. For a 12\u2033 on black vinyl in a black disco bag:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>200 copies: about \u00a35.47 a record<\/li>\n<li>300 copies: about \u00a34.10 a record<\/li>\n<li>500 copies: about \u00a33.22 a record<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you&#8217;re deciding between two quantities, it&#8217;s worth comparing the total as well as the price per record. Going from 200 to 300 copies on that same record adds \u00a3137 for another 100 records.<\/p>\n<h2>What if I need fewer than 200 copies?<\/h2>\n<p>Our minimum run is 200 copies, so we can&#8217;t help with one-offs or very small quantities. For those, look at lathe-cut records or dubplates, which are made differently from pressed vinyl.<\/p>\n<h2>How long a short run takes<\/h2>\n<p>A small run goes through the same steps as a big one, so it usually isn&#8217;t much quicker. Allow around 4 weeks to test pressings, then around 8 weeks after you approve them. Plant schedules vary, so these times aren&#8217;t guaranteed. Tell us your release date early and we&#8217;ll let you know what&#8217;s realistic.<\/p>\n<h2>Making a short run work<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Choose your sleeve early.<\/strong> On a short run, a printed sleeve makes up a bigger share of the cost. A printed spined sleeve adds \u00a3381 at 300 copies, compared with a black disco bag.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Think about colour.<\/strong> Coloured vinyl adds \u00a3134 at 300 copies, compared with the same record on black. It can be a little noisier than black, mostly in quiet passages and at the start and end of a side.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check your running times.<\/strong> As a guide, a 12\u2033 at 33rpm holds 19 minutes a side, and a 7\u2033 at 45rpm holds 5 minutes. If your sides run longer, talk to us before cutting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check your test pressings carefully.<\/strong> Listen to both sides all the way through. Checking and approving them is your responsibility, and changing levels or EQ at this stage means a new cut, at extra cost.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sort your licence.<\/strong> Before pressing, you&#8217;ll usually need an MCPS licence from PRS for Music, or evidence that you&#8217;ve contacted them about one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Short run questions<\/h2>\n<h3>What&#8217;s the smallest run you can press?<\/h3>\n<p>200 copies.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I have coloured vinyl on a short run?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Black, coloured and clear are all available. Splatter, half-half and tie-dye are available on 12\u2033 140g vinyl from 200 to 1,000 copies per title, and these can take longer than standard runs.<\/p>\n<h3>Do you only work with labels?<\/h3>\n<p>No. We work with independent labels and artists, including people pressing their first record.<\/p>\n<h3>Do you press CDs too?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Send us the details and we&#8217;ll quote.<\/p>\n<h2>Related reading<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/index.php\/2026\/11\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-press-vinyl-in-the-uk\/\">How much does it cost to press vinyl in the UK?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/index.php\/2014\/06\/heavyweight-180g-vinyl\/\">Heavyweight 180g vinyl<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/index.php\/2014\/06\/dinked-7-records\/\">Dinked 7\u2033 records<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Get a price for your short run<\/h2>\n<p>Send us your format, quantity and sleeve, and we&#8217;ll usually reply with an itemised quote within 2 working days. <a href=\"\/#quote\">Get a quote<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you want a small run of records, you don&#8217;t need to order thousands. We press from 200 copies, for independent labels and artists, on 7\u2033, 10\u2033 and 12\u2033. The short answer: 200 copies of a 12\u2033 on black vinyl in a black disco bag costs \u00a31,093 + VAT, including delivery to one UK address. That&#8217;s about \u00a35.47 a record. Short run vinyl prices All prices are + VAT. 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