Rainbo Records--How a Record Is Pressed

An exploration of the resurgence of vinyl records, with views of Rainbo's manufacturing plant and interviews with Rainbo's general manager Steve Sheldon.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• vinyl
• press
• pressing
• record
• 12
• manufacturing
• vinyl records
• records
• record pressing
• wax
• rainbo

[CharlieHalliwell]

And what about picture discs?

[rainborecords]

Picture Discs are a little more complicated. You print the picture on paper, then sandwich it in between clear vinyl.

[johns78c]

have you guys ever used polyethelene?

[rainborecords]

@johns78c

not for records...maybe for the shrink-wrapping...

[LuvMadonna626]

good lord i would love to work there. i'd have to steal a few of the rare pressings if they peaked my interest.

[rainborecords]

@LuvMadonna626 Well we certainly can't hire you now!

[aarondkeogh]

This is art! Love it!

[ElasticMinds]

Seeing this makes me want to do a vinyl release of some of the music that I am working on. As soon as I get the material mastered properly Ill be hitting you guys up :)

[Theodoric1]

The point is having a superior sounding physical product that will encourage a more active appreciation and connection with the music. Records have more value, are easier to maintain, and don't self-destruct. It is the one single medium that has/will outlast all others, including the CD and mp3.

[code123ns]

What's the point in pressing a record, if recording is done digital?

[rainborecords]

@RussianDrummer92

Yes--there is info at our rainborecords website

[jensenbell]

I made my first single when i was 19 years old. Sent it to college radio and local stations. I got airplay! I did everything through Rainbo. They treated me like I mattered even during the dominance of big record companies selling vinyl. I am forever grateful. ( I wonder if they keep those things on file forever? I should order more!)

[tallica4lifegbrtdyDM]

Wow. This is amazing :O I'd love to work there.