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  • Reduce, Reuse, Record: How Lathe Cut Vinyl is Making a Positive Impact

    · By Dan Marter

    Earth Day is here again and it's a perfect time to talk about how we can make our music listening experience more eco-friendly. And let me tell you, my friends, lathe cut vinyl records are the way to go! I know, I know, some of you may be thinking, "But wait, aren't vinyl records bad for the environment because they're not recyclable?" Well, that's true for traditional pressed records, but lathe cut records are a different story. You see, lathe cut records are made using a cutting lathe, which cuts grooves into a blank vinyl disc. This process is much...