7″ DUBPLATE
Bespoke one-off 7″ vinyl cut, professionally optimised and cut in real time on our calibrated T560 VR lathe.
1 track per side, giving your music a punchy, focused cut while making the most of the available groove space.
Every 7″ includes:
- Audio optimisation
- Test process & quality checking
- Finished cut
- Centre hole and label option of your choice
- Anti-static inner sleeve
- Black card outer sleeve
- Clear PVC protective sleeve
Standard or Jukebox-style centre hole — same price.
Cut at 45 RPM.
For more information, please visit our FAQ page.
7” Vinyl Cutting (1 Track Per Side)
Our 7” vinyl cutting service is tailored for one-track-per-side dubplates, designed to deliver loud, punchy playback while making the most of the available groove space.
Each record is cut in real time using our fully calibrated “Pinked” T560 cutting system, onto premium blanks selected for their low surface noise and consistent playback quality.
Due to the smaller groove area of the 7” format, careful optimisation is essential to achieve the best possible balance between cutting level, low-end response and playback performance.
This format is ideal for DJs, sound system use, dubplates, short-run singles and collectors looking for an authentic 7” vinyl experience.
The Process
Ordering your bespoke dubplate is simple and flexible.
Select your preferred vinyl colour, centre hole format and centre label option, then upload your audio and artwork after checkout via the intake form.
Your audio is optimised for vinyl and put through our test-cut and quality-checking process before the final record is cut, checked and carefully prepared for shipping.
Every cut is handled individually, with attention paid to groove spacing, overall level, low-frequency energy and the characteristics of your audio.
Audio & Format Guidance
For best results, we recommend:
- High-quality 24-bit WAV or AIFF files
- If you’re submitting your own production, please include pre & post-master versions where possible
- Clean, unclipped masters with controlled low-end
- Mono-compatible low frequencies (below approximately 150Hz)
For optimal cutting level and playback performance, we generally recommend runtimes of up to approximately 4 minutes 30 seconds per side.
Longer cuts may be possible depending on the audio material and playback speed, though this may require tighter groove spacing and lower cutting levels.
If you’re unsure, we’re always happy to advise before cutting to ensure your track translates correctly to vinyl.
All audio is carefully checked and, where needed, subtly optimised using our 20+ years of post-production experience to achieve the best possible cut.
Vinyl Finish & Centre Options
Vinyl finishes
Available in:
- Classic Black
- Clear / Transparent
Centre hole options
- Standard 45 Adapter Style
- Jukebox Style — Large Centre Hole
Centre label options
- White Label — clean, minimal look
- No Label — true dubplate aesthetic
- House Label — Compound Dubz branded
- Custom Printed Label — using your supplied artwork
Custom printed labels are produced using your print-ready artwork, which we professionally print and apply to your record.
Each option gives you a different visual finish while maintaining the same professional cutting and playback quality.
What You Receive
- One-off 7” vinyl dubplate — 1 track per side
- Professional audio optimisation
- Test-cut and quality checking
- Finished vinyl cut
- Centre hole and label option of your choice
- Anti-static paper inner sleeve
- Black card outer sleeve
- Clear thick PVC protective wallet
- Secure packaging, ready for DJ use, playback or collection
Prefer a white card outer sleeve? Just leave us a note with your order.