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Release Date: 2021-02-01Label: Leesta Vall Sound Recordings
Clear vinyl. Individually pressed and recorded singles with handwritten "33 1/3", "Snailmate", and "Suture Self" handwritten on label. Includes small card that reads, "Congratulations! You are holding a Direct-to-Vinyl Live Sessions recording. This lathe cut record was made at our studio in Brooklyn, BY and the music in these grooves was performed by the artist specifically for you. There are no other copies or versions of this recording anywhere in the world. A very special thing! So What's a Lathe-cut record anyway? Our lathe cut records are cut individually live in real time on an antique recording cutting lathe. Will this play on my turntable? Yes, of course! Lathe cut records tend to perform better though with extra weight to the stylus. For optimum playback increase your counterweight setting just a little. How will it sound? The fidelity of a lathe cut records is different than a vinyl pressing. There may be pops and cracks, particularly at the start of these lo-fi recordings. As the groove is cut into the vinyl instead of pressed, there can be tiny particles of residue from the lathing process. It's easily remedied though by wiping the record with a damp cloth or brushing with an anti-static record brush. A good wipe or brush and a couple of plays will actually improve the sound quality of the record. Also, because the groove is slightly wider than a conventional pressing, it is possible to place the stylus only partly within it, resulting in incorrect playback. It may take a couple of attempts to properly seat the stylus in the groove. Why is it in Mono? Because mono is cool."