Vinyl Colours And Effects
From classic black to any custom colour, with effects like marble, smoke, splatter, haze and picture discs. See how each style looks, then price it with one tap.
Every colour is priced live in the Vinyl Price Builder™, with your full order total.
Black
The classic. Deep, glossy black that looks the way a record is supposed to look.
Opaque · From 1 Copy
- Available in every size and package, including Short Run
- 1 and 5 copies on 12 inch are lathe cut in black
- If audio quality is your top priority, black is the safe choice
Random Colour
Leftover colours blended at random, so every copy looks a little different. You do not pick the colour.
Mixed · Lowest Cost Colour
- The lowest cost way to get colour vinyl
- Available on Short Run from 50 records and on Standard
- Great for limited editions where variety is part of the fun
Custom Colour
Every coloured record we press is a custom colour. Pick one colour of your choice, then customise it further with any of the effects below.
Your Colour · Short Run And Standard
- The pressing process is the same for Short Run and Standard. The difference is the master: Short Run uses our PCM (Precision Cut Master)
- Short Run from 50 records, Standard from 100 records
- PMS matching is available on Standard orders
- Clear and white are Standard only, from 100 records
Translucent
Coloured vinyl that light shines through. We offer different levels of opacity, from fully see through to semi opaque.
See Through To Semi Opaque · Your Choice Of Opacity
- Standard package, from 100 records
- Glow In The Dark: available by special request
Marble And Smoke
These blend white or black into a single base colour. Marble is your base colour plus white. Smoke is your base colour plus black.
Base Colour Plus White Or Black · Every Copy Unique
- Standard package, from 100 records
- The blend lands differently on every record, so no two match
Splatter
A base colour with bursts of a second colour scattered across the disc. Every copy is unique.
Base Colour Plus Splatter · Random Placement
- Priced with 1 splatter colour, with up to 3 splatter colours on 12 inch Standard
- Splatter placement is random on every record
- Standard package, from 100 records
Split Colour
Two or three colours, each in its own section of the record.
Two Or Three Colours · Sharp Lines
- Priced with 2 colours. A third colour can be added on 12 inch Standard
- Standard package, from 100 records
Haze
Soft blended colours with a cloudy, dreamy finish.
Soft Blend · 12 Inch Only
- 12 inch only
- Standard package, from 100 records
Hand Poured
Two colours poured by hand for a one of a kind collector piece.
Two Colours · Collector Piece
- Two colours only
- Standard package, from 100 records
- Every record is different, by design
Picture Disc
Your artwork printed right on the record.
Your Art On The Record · Full Colour
- Standard package, from 100 records
- Picture discs have a slightly higher noise floor than black or an opaque custom colour
- Send artwork using our templates
Colour Gallery
A mix of colours and effects from our product photos.
Colour Vinyl Questions
How are colours chosen?
Pick a style in the Vinyl Price Builder, then give us your colours with your order details. Random Colour is the one style where you do not choose: leftover colours are blended at random.
Can I match a specific colour?
Yes. Every coloured record is a Custom Colour: you pick one colour of your choice. PMS matching is available on Standard orders.
How is translucent different from opaque?
Opaque vinyl, like black or an opaque custom colour, blocks light, so the colour looks the same in any light. Translucent vinyl lets light shine through, and we offer different levels of opacity, from fully see through to semi opaque.
Does colour affect turnaround?
Turnaround is set by your package. Standard orders take about 5 to 7 weeks after your artwork and audio are approved, and Short Runs 10 to 12 weeks. The builder shows your estimated completion date for the options you choose.
Is coloured vinyl noisier than black?
Modern coloured vinyl sounds very close to black. Picture discs have a slightly higher noise floor. If audio quality is your top priority, choose black or an opaque custom colour.
Which colours can I get on a Short Run?
Short Run offers Black, Random Colour and Custom Colour from 50 records. Clear, white and effects like translucent, marble, smoke, splatter, split and picture disc are Standard only, from 100 records.
Do effects look the same on every copy?
No. Marble, smoke, splatter, hand poured and Random Colour vary from record to record, so every copy is a little different.
What is the lowest cost colour?
Random Colour. Leftover colours are blended at random, so every copy is unique.
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