DIY or DIE: The Archaic Minutiae of Pressing Vinyl Records on a Budget

Have you ever wanted to press your own vinyl record? Sure, there are one-stop shops that will handle everything for you, but where's the fun in that? We'll break down each step of the vinyl pressing process so you can do it the hard way, saving money while gaining the deep satisfaction of understanding how this beautifully obsolete technology works.

From turning your digital files into lacquer masters involving lathes, the mysterious art of electroplating, to pressing everything into vinyl using ancient machinery, we'll explore each step and share resources for the brave souls willing to navigate this analog world.