![]() Picture Disc Vinyl is a vinyl record with a full-size label on each side; the label is covered by a plastic sheet bearing the grooves of the recording. Making their debut in the early 1930s, when various materials were used experimentally as gimmicks or for advertising, it wasn't until the 1970's that the first serious Picture Discs were developed with acceptable sound quality. The Picture Disc is a great tool for promotional uses, limited edition pressings, or as the primary release for any recording! It should be noted that Picture Discs may offer a lower acoustic quality, especially an increase in the acoustic noise in the initial and final grooves of the record and in the transitions between tracks. When using standard printing, a moiré effect may occur on the record as a result of interference effects (between the grooves of the record and the screening of the underlying label); the intensity of this phenomenon depends on the type of the pattern which is printed on the label. Picture Disc Vinyl is available in 7", 10", and 12" formats or create a custom size or shape for your Picture Disc release. |
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