Ever wanted to start your own label, but you don’t know how? In a band, but have no records to sell? I’ve got you covered! In my new Be Your Own Label series, I’ve got some friendly and affordable DIY starter packs for you. You send me the music and artwork, and I’ll create a record package for you, from cutting the music to disc to creating the record sleeves and labels.

Records will be embossed in mono, two at a time, using our 1937 Presto 6D and our 1947 Rek-O-Kut Challenger record lathes. Album art & labels will be printed on my Epson 16600 workhorse inkjet printer. NOTE: These will be lo-fi! If you like the stuff I’m putting out, you’ll love these!

Here are your options:

$120 ($6 per disc):

• 3 min audio per side (maximum)

• 20 double-sided records cut onto clear 6” discs

• Full color labels

• Full color 7” paper sleeves

• Each record comes in a plastic sleeve

$140 ($7 per disc):

• 5 min audio per side (maximum)

• 20 double-sided records cut onto clear 7” discs or squares (your choice)

• Full color labels

• Full color 7” paper sleeves

• Each record comes in a plastic sleeve

Here’s how the process will work:

1. Purchase one of these options

2. Email your music as .wav files to joseph@displacedsnail.com. Email your art work as .pdf files to the same email address, using these specs:

   • Two full-color 7” square images for the front and back of the sleeve

   • Two black & white 7” square images for the inner sleeves. I recommend putting any text you want to include (lyrics, manifestos, etc.) on the inner sleeves since text won’t bleed through the paper, but dense images might.

3. I’ll make a test cut and send you a video + lathe rip of the audio

4. If you approve, I’ll make a test print and send a photo of the finished disc

5. If you approve, I’ll put your records in the mail to you within 2 weeks

HMU if you have any more questions, can’t wait to see what you’re making!