# Vinyl Mixtape Shop

> Vinyl Mixtape Shop is an online store where customers create fully custom, playable 12" vinyl records. Customers design their own cover art, center labels, and choose their music. Each record is individually handcrafted using a lathe-cut process. Based in the United States with free shipping.

## Products

- **12" Black Vinyl Record**: Classic black vinyl with customizable front cover, back cover, Side A label, and Side B label. Up to 20 minutes of music per side (40 minutes total).
- **12" Colored Vinyl Record**: Available in 8+ vibrant colors (red, blue, green, pink, orange, and more). Same customization as black vinyl plus choice of vinyl color.
- **12" Picture Disc Vinyl (Photo Vinyl)**: Photos printed and sealed inside the vinyl, visible on both sides. Fully customizable covers. Perfect for preserving memories.
- **7" Black Vinyl Record**: A smaller 7" lathe-cut black vinyl, perfect for singles and short mixes. Up to 7 minutes of music per side (14 minutes total).

## How It Works

1. Choose a vinyl type (black, color, or picture disc)
2. Upload music files (MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC) or search for songs using the built-in music search
3. Design cover art, back cover, and center labels using the online editor
4. Place your order — each record is individually lathe-cut and shipped

## Key Facts

- Ships within 3-5 business days (15-20 November through February)
- Free shipping within the United States
- No minimum order — order just one record
- Accepts all major credit cards, debit cards, and PayPal
- Each record holds up to 20 minutes of audio per side
- Supported image formats: JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, HEIC, HEIF, SVG
- Supported audio formats: MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, WMV
- For best print quality, images should be at least 300 DPI

## Sound Quality

Vinyl Mixtape Shop records are lathe-cut, not factory-pressed. Lathe-cut vinyl has a warm, organic analog character with gentle surface noise that softens after the first few plays. The sound is different from mass-produced pressed records — each record is a unique, handcrafted piece. Lathe-cut records also play at a noticeably lower volume than pressed records; turning the amplifier up is normal and expected, not a defect. A quality turntable with 2-3 grams tracking force is recommended for best playback.

## Pricing

- 12" Black Vinyl: starts at $88.99
- 12" Color Vinyl: starts at $109.99
- 12" Picture Disc (Photo Vinyl): starts at $114.99
- 7" Black Vinyl: starts at $64.99
- Buy now, pay later available through Shop Pay Installments at checkout
- Bulk pricing available for orders of 10+ (contact support@vinylmixtapeshop.com)

## Popular Use Cases

- Anniversary and wedding gifts
- Valentine's Day love song mixtapes
- Birthday gifts for music lovers
- Memorial and remembrance records
- Custom mixtapes for friends and partners
- Brand and event promotional records

## Important Pages

- [Home](https://www.vinylmixtapeshop.com/)
- [Custom Vinyl Records (Overview)](https://www.vinylmixtapeshop.com/custom-vinyl-records)
- [Black Vinyl](https://www.vinylmixtapeshop.com/black-vinyl)
- [Color Vinyl](https://www.vinylmixtapeshop.com/color-vinyl)
- [Photo Vinyl (Picture Disc)](https://www.vinylmixtapeshop.com/photo-vinyl)
- [Valentine's Day Vinyl](https://www.vinylmixtapeshop.com/valentines-day-vinyl-records)
- [Lathe-Cut vs Pressed Vinyl](https://www.vinylmixtapeshop.com/blog/lathe-cut-vs-pressed-vinyl)
- [Blog](https://www.vinylmixtapeshop.com/blog)
- [How to Clean Vinyl Records](https://www.vinylmixtapeshop.com/blog/how-to-clean-vinyl-records)
- [Custom Vinyl Records for Bands](https://www.vinylmixtapeshop.com/blog/custom-vinyl-records-for-bands)
- [How to Make a Custom Vinyl Record Mixtape](https://www.vinylmixtapeshop.com/blog/how-to-make-a-custom-vinyl-record)
- [About / Founder Story](https://www.vinylmixtapeshop.com/about)
- [Customer Reviews](https://www.vinylmixtapeshop.com/reviews)
- [FAQ](https://www.vinylmixtapeshop.com/faq)
- [Contact](https://www.vinylmixtapeshop.com/contact)
- [Return Policy](https://www.vinylmixtapeshop.com/return-policy)

## Contact

- Email: support@vinylmixtapeshop.com
- Website: https://www.vinylmixtapeshop.com
- Response time: within 24 hours