Heartselling Physical

Submission specifications

You supply your music and your design in the configurator, directly with your vinyl or CD. Read below what your files must comply with so you can prepare them well in advance.

Go to the configurator

How to supply

Step 1

Design label and cover

In the configurator editor, you design your label and cover, or upload your own artwork. You can see the safe zone and cut line immediately.

Step 2

Upload your music

Add one file per track and put the songs in the correct order. The configurator keeps track of the playback time per side.

Step 3

Request your quote

We check your files, delivery time, and availability. Not everything ready yet? You can also supply your files later.

Specifications

Vinyl has different requirements for your master than streaming or CD. Therefore, have your audio mastered by an engineer who understands vinyl.

Playtime per side

The longer a side, the narrower the grooves and the less room for volume and bass. As a guideline: this is how playtime relates to the result. The cutting engineer gets the best out of your master.

Up to 15 min per side
15 min

Maximum volume

Loud and bass-heavy. High frequencies are tempered if necessary.

Recommended
18 min

Balanced

Good balance between volume and playback time. The engineer will stay as close to your master as possible.

Up to 22 min per side
22 min

Maximum playback time

As much music per side as possible. Slightly quieter, with less bass.

Playtime per side for 12" 33 rpm. Heavy bass and loud recordings take up more space. Toward the center of the record, the quality of the high tones decreases.

Audio files

Upload a separate file for each track, not one file per side. We do not add pauses between tracks unless you indicate this in the notes for the engineer.

Format
WAV, AIFF or FLAC
Bit depth
24 bit (16 bit is fine)
Sample rate
44.1 to 192 kHz
Files
One per track
Order
As in the configurator
Pauses
On request only

Artwork and data

Design your label and cover in the configurator. Please keep the following in mind.

Label
Keep text and logos inside the dashed line. The center hole will be punched out.
Cover
Extend the background 3 mm beyond the cut line. Keep text 3 mm inside the cut line.
Images
At least 300 dpi at actual size. The configurator will warn you if something might print blurry.
Catalog number
Will be engraved in the run-out groove. Enter it in the notes for the engineer.
Cue sheet
We create this automatically based on your tracks and their order.

Questions about your master?

Unsure about playback time, cutting, or files? Send your question with the specifications of your release.

After production

Selective distribution

We can also get your release into record stores, chains, and webshops. Based on a consultation, for releases where we add value.