When we estimate the production costs for a run of records, we try to include everything from the moment production starts until the records arrive at our fulfillment centers. Here’s a list of what we consider:
- production of test pressings, including shipping to artist
- vinyl manufacturing cost (which depends on design decisions like weight, size, color, etc.)
- printing costs (center labels, album jackets, inner sleeves, inserts, etc.)
- protective covering (shrinkwrap, poly bags)
- replacement copies for lost or damaged records
- delivery of records to fulfillment centers (and delivery of extra copies to you)