One-off cuts from £15. For DJs, producers, bands, and independent artists who want real vinyl — without pressing plant costs or long waits. Cut by hand in Newcastle by Diz. No minimum order.
Most common orders
Prices shown are for 12" single sided. 7" and 10" formats also available. → Full pricing
3 x 12" double sided cuts — pay upfront and use them any time through August. A and B sides on every record, whenever your projects are ready.
Mention "Summer Pass"
in the order form
This page is for anyone searching for lathe cut vinyl in the UK. If you need a one-off record, a short run for merch, a dubplate for DJ use or a custom cut for a release idea, this service is built for low-volume orders without the minimums of traditional pressing. Orders are cut in Newcastle and shipped across the UK.
Single records cut to order. For testing unreleased tracks, dubplates, special copies, or anything you only need once.
Club testing DJ tools Radio Special copiesMultiple copies of the same audio on the same cut settings. Priced per unit, with discounts from 2 copies up to 100.
Merch tables Limited drops Gigs Label releasesCustom side layouts for battle tools, sample records, loops, and performance use. Built around how DJs actually use records.
Battle tools Loops Samples ScratchAll standard formats. Single or double-sided cuts on PETG blanks, cut in real time.
Coloured blanks, printed centre labels and 230gsm photocard artwork inserts available as optional extras.
Per-record prices below. Small run rates apply when ordering multiple copies of the same audio on the same cut settings.
| Single-sided · 1 copy | £15.00 |
| Single-sided · 2–10 | £12.50 ea |
| Single-sided · 11–30 | £10.50 ea |
| Single-sided · 31–100 | £9.50 ea |
| Double-sided · 1 copy | £18.50 |
| Double-sided · 2–10 | £14.50 ea |
| Double-sided · 11–30 | £13.00 ea |
| Double-sided · 31–100 | £11.50 ea |
| Single-sided · 1 copy | £20.00 |
| Single-sided · 2–10 | £19.00 ea |
| Single-sided · 11–30 | £16.00 ea |
| Single-sided · 31–100 | £14.00 ea |
| Double-sided · 1 copy | £26.00 |
| Double-sided · 2–10 | £22.00 ea |
| Double-sided · 11–30 | £19.00 ea |
| Double-sided · 31–100 | £17.00 ea |
| Single-sided · 1 copy | £25.00 |
| Single-sided · 2–10 | £23.00 ea |
| Single-sided · 11–30 | £19.00 ea |
| Single-sided · 31–100 | £17.00 ea |
| Double-sided · 1 copy | £40.00 |
| Double-sided · 2–10 | £29.00 ea |
| Double-sided · 11–30 | £27.00 ea |
| Double-sided · 31–100 | £24.00 ea |
Please note: Diz Lathe Cuts does not currently produce traditional printed outer record jackets in-house. Custom artwork is supplied as a high-quality printed 230gsm insert, placed inside a protective poly sleeve with the record.
Cutting is done in weekly batches. Availability is limited. Get in touch early to secure your slot →
Tracks mastered for streaming do not always translate directly to a lathe cut. Vinyl Cut Preparation means shaping the file so it cuts cleanly and tracks well on vinyl, with the best balance of level, clarity and playback stability.
Every order includes a standard outer sleeve as standard. Custom packaging options are available for artists, labels, and anyone who wants their record to look as good as it sounds.
Every cut comes with a standard outer sleeve. Records that include custom artwork come with an anti-static inner sleeve and poly outer sleeve instead.
Clear polypropylene outer sleeve for a professional retail-ready finish. Protects the record and any artwork inside.
Printed 230gsm photocard inserts — front and back — sized to sit inside a poly outer sleeve alongside the record. These are inserts, not printed outer jackets. Send your artwork files and they go straight in with the record inside the poly outer sleeve. Your music, your artwork, packaged properly.
Most lathe cutting services put the audio straight to the lathe. Diz Lathe Cuts includes vinyl cut preparation as an optional add-on — your track is treated specifically for the cutting process before a single groove is made.
That means controlled low end, managed sibilance, correct stereo imaging, and a cut that plays loud and clean. The difference is audible — especially on dance music, where bass and headroom matter most.
The signal chain runs through professional outboard including Apogee conversion, FabFilter processing, and Ancora M/S processing — the same tools used in professional mastering studios. Your record gets proper treatment, not a straight pass to the lathe.
Every order is handled personally by me — Diz. You are not dealing with a company or a booking system. If you have questions before ordering, just ask.
Fill in the form with your details, format, and quantity. Upload your audio directly or provide a download link. Takes two minutes.
An invoice is generated from your selections and sent to your email. Once payment is received your order is added to the weekly cutting queue.
Your record is cut in real time on a professional lathe in my Newcastle workshop. Every cut is individually monitored. Turnaround 7–14 days.
Worldwide tracked shipping or local Newcastle collection. You'll be notified the moment your record is ready.
Lathe cut vinyl suits dubplates, test ideas, artist merch, listening copies, gifts and low-volume releases. You get a physical record without waiting for a full pressing run. That makes it useful for DJs who want unreleased music on wax and artists who want a small number of records for direct sale.
"Brilliant from start to finish. Lathe cut records are a fine art. Diz has mastered it. The request form is really clear and logical to fill out. Communication was first class. The turnaround time was pretty quick too. On receipt, carefully packaged. High quality sleeve and card. Playback is perfect. My first stop for bespoke lathe cuts from now on."
"Had 2 records cut for different projects and the quality is great. Super fast turnaround and communication. Will def be using again."
"Great service, easy system for ordering, really helpful staff."
"Great service and great product."
"Quality service, great product, very happy!!"
Test unreleased tracks on a real system. Carry exclusives no one else has. One-offs from £15, no minimum order.
Hear how your mix actually sounds on vinyl before pressing plant costs are on the table. A physical reference with no commitment.
Release a short run without pressing plant minimums. Perfect for gig merch, special editions, and limited drops.
Short, flexible runs up to 100 copies. No hidden fees, no minimum commitment, transparent turnaround times.
Not the right service? Lathe cutting isn't a replacement for large-scale pressing. If you need hundreds or thousands of copies, a pressing plant will serve you better — and I'm happy to point you in the right direction.
DJs and labels placing regular orders? Get in touch to discuss ongoing work and account pricing.
Get in Touch →Larger runs of 20 copies or more may require additional time depending on the current cutting queue. If you have a specific deadline, please mention it when placing your order.
The form collects your record size, quantity, audio details, artwork options and delivery information.
Start your quote requestPrefer email? [email protected]
Lathe cutting is different to digital playback and vinyl pressing. Clean, well-prepared audio makes a real difference to sound quality and achievable level.
WAV or AIFF only, ideally 24-bit. 44.1kHz or 48kHz. 16-bit acceptable. No MP3s, streaming rips, or clipped exports.
One track per side unless agreed in advance.
Shorter sides always sound better. Longer sides require tighter groove spacing, which lowers playback level and increases distortion risk toward the inner groove.
45 rpm
Ideal: 2.5–4 min/side
Acceptable: up to 5 min
Long side: up to 5.5 min (reduced level)
33 rpm
Ideal: 3.5–5 min/side
Acceptable: up to 6 min
Long side: up to 6.5 min (reduced level)
45 rpm
Ideal: 4–5.5 min/side
Acceptable: up to 6.5 min
Long side: up to 7 min (reduced level)
33 rpm
Ideal: 6–8 min/side
Acceptable: up to 9.5 min
Long side: up to 10 min (reduced level)
45 rpm
Ideal: 5–7.5 min/side
Acceptable: up to 9 min
Long side: up to 10 min (reduced level)
33 rpm
Ideal: 8–11 min/side
Acceptable: up to 13 min
Long side: up to 14 min (reduced level)
Avoid masters prepared for streaming. Heavy limiting, brickwall masters, and very hot LUFS targets don't translate to vinyl well.
Still not sure? Get in touch before submitting.
Process shots, finished records, equipment, and the occasional thing that shouldn't have made it to vinyl. Follow @diz_lathe_cuts on Instagram to see the work as it happens.
@diz_lathe_cutsDiz Lathe Cuts manufactures customer-supplied material on the basis that the customer has confirmed they own, control, or have permission to use all supplied audio, music, recordings, samples, artwork and related material. The customer accepts full responsibility for any copyright, licensing, publishing, performer, recording, sample clearance, artwork, trademark or other rights issues arising from the order. Diz Lathe Cuts reserves the right to refuse or cancel any order where rights ownership or permission is unclear.
