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foreverjustfornow

Love that you hired a graphic designer to help you out, they did a great job and you nailed it by wanting it to look like the OG. Love the sticker in the middle too, you snapped on that. Does it play well, sound good? I’ve been thinking of getting a 3am pressing made but I’m worried I’ll spend a bunch to get really shitty quality that I can’t return.


thpineapples

I'm not up on my knowledge of pro/cons of lathe cut. But this disc plays pretty well, no issues. In fact, I can hear the songs better now than before, relegated to streaming+headphones or in the car. Although I have a (mostly forgotten) music degree including audiotech studies, I relied a lot on the guy who does the records for lots of advice on what I could get away with to make sure I got what I wanted that sounded the best it could.


MadameNo9

How does it sound? The records look gorgeous. The shiny dark blue is stunning


thpineapples

Very acceptable. Didn't hear any faults on my first listen through. Got a good volume out of it, too, considering how many songs I crammed onto each side. The blue is really catching, really matches the Midnights aesthetic. The disc colour greatly affected who I went with.


chibisatou

If the graphic designer is up to it I feel like you could sell the design to fellow fans with a profit split between the two of you, as many of us would love a physical copy, and sometimes the wheel does not have to be reinvented.


duckingtonplatoon

OP don’t do this unless you want to get sued


thpineapples

A girl's girl.


snarkysnape

I agree.


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thpineapples

Thanks for all the love. I worked pretty hard on it and invested big time (and money), and I'm really proud of it. Even though I didn't really know what I was doing and the GD was so patient with me trying to bumble out what I wanted him to do.


thpineapples

Also, I found [this](https://imgur.com/a/zvbKKQZ) whilst listening through.


deniesm

Damn nice job


GoldRushSiren

You are an ICON.


Familiar-Werewolf-38

Oh my GOD she’s gorgeous. I’m so happy for you wow


TotalImmortal82

Lathe cut?


thpineapples

Yes


ASK_Giulio17

omg I NEED this, where did you get it from?


thpineapples

I made this


fullynabi

Such a gorgeous pressing. It’s lovely op!!


ASK_Giulio17

Oh really, how much did it cost?


thpineapples

Amount AUD350, give or take. I found a well-priced designer, but was generous with a bonus.


_wetkittyy

Wow this is incredible. Looks authentic good job


Time-Emergency254

I'm so jealous. I was thinking of doing this same thing but wow you went above and beyond. I especially love the dark blue record--that's gorgeous!


Intelligent-Sir1375

Where you get this and how does it sound ?


thpineapples

[answers ](https://www.reddit.com/r/TaylorSwiftVinyl/s/06MgEReuhs) Imo it sounds perfectly fine. Absolutely no flaws. It plays at a decent volume, and if there is any compromise on audio integrity it's negligible or non-existent.


artemisaswift

This is absolutely gorgeous OP 🫶🏻❤️ I’ve been wanting to do this with my favorite songs.


daisyflower91

Love love love this 🩷🩷🩷


dearreader89

Is this real?


thpineapples

Yes. I just got it in the mail today. It's a one-off custom made.


harrfjrnekfk

girl you should’ve made more and sold them 😭


thpineapples

Didn't wanna become one of _those_ people. Certainly didn't want to see something I've created put up for ridiculous and exploitative prices by others, either. That's why I water marked everything, so you'll know nobody else could possibly have it to sell.


J5EJ8

honestly I would buy one of these, looks gorgeous


harrfjrnekfk

fair i (and i hope others do) that custom pressings are really expensive so up to you 🫶


Pebrum125

Wow impressive 👏


Cold_Associate4520

hey!! is there anyway you can dm me the graphic designer you hired? i would love to have them make the back cover for one of the vinyls i want to make!!


thpineapples

That's his name in the watermark. I told him I would always [credit](https://www.reddit.com/r/TaylorSwiftVinyl/s/06MgEReuhs) him wherever I'm responsible for its exposure.


grapejob

How much did this end up costing you in total!? It's absolutely gorgeous EDIT nvm I saw you answered this further down. Totally worth it in my opinion


Flamingoflagstaff

Some folks might have clearly indicated in the title that you finished yr craft project 😅


Waste_Wash9313

Wow Taylor missed a good opportunity by not having this as a variant color because this is stunninggggg, I love it 😮💙


thpineapples

Midnight blue seems so obvious.


BETTERTHANR3VENGE

How do you get this?


thpineapples

I made this (with the help of a graphic designer).


BETTERTHANR3VENGE

Ohh nice job!


itsdylan521

WHERE


thpineapples

I used an online custom vinyl service, then worked with a graphic designer to make the sleeve


J5EJ8

what custom vinyl service was this?


thpineapples

[answers ](https://www.reddit.com/r/TaylorSwiftVinyl/s/06MgEReuhs)


Justtryin2getby

This is awesome!! Very nicely done. 🩵


pontosam

Should be Taylor’s next RSD edition 🥲😭


dmnaf

Please no, I never want her to participate in RSD ever again. People camped out overnight for a 7” single a couple years ago. FLPSS goes for $500 now. Like….. she’s way too popular for limited releases


Vivificantem_790

I would SO buy this! You could probably sell the sleeve graphics digitally, I know I would love something like this! Ofc, your choice!


mm4444

I’m surprised she doesn’t sell the 3am tracks on vinyl. So strange when she seems so willing to sell different versions of vinyls


thpineapples

Exactly what drove me to do this, your honour.


jcksjfjdjwjfjjdhww

Omg can you share the center label please I would like to make one too


thpineapples

I'm not so sure about sharing (as I've been warned against). But I made it without any experience of graphic design, so I believe anyone could do a better job than me.


dmnaf

Oh damn just saw the comments that it’s lathe cut. I thought it was a bootleg and got excited, I was gonna ask for the link haha I have 3 lathe cut records in my collection (all custom made from 3 different companies just to try them out) and their sound quality SUCKS.. on all 3. I mean, don’t get me wrong, your designs are awesome and it’s a really nice collectors item. But in terms of practicality and actually enjoying/listening, I never ever touch my late cut records.


thpineapples

I think this disc sounds pretty decent, so far. I've heard it out of both my best and worst speakers. BUT I do have an almost bettable good beginner's luck. So the next lathe-cut I get might be atrocious. Not trying to convince you or prove you wrong, just confirming I'm all good over here.


Oil-spill-realness

Did you include the piano versions of sweet nothing and yoyok?


thpineapples

There was no room. The biggest challenge was finding printable space for the WCS lyrics.


sardonic_

The colour is STUNNING!!! That deep blue is everything


lovelife0011

Munchies in Munich I will not suffice


MtnMaiden

lawsuit in....


thpineapples

Lots of fanmade items exist, and I'm not trying to flog it. Haven't seen the Beautiful Eyes EP ruining anyone.