Artwork

• How a record works
• Prep of a Pre-master
• Production of a record
• Artwork
• Important Info

- General Artwork Information

Ideally, the catalogue number should be on the back and spine of any printed sleeve and on the label.

Record labels must be clearly marked with A and B sides, otherwise we will NOT take responsibility for the wrong labels on the wrong sides.

If you are expecting your records to be exported to the USA, please ensure “Made in the E.U.” is on all printed parts. This is required by US customs and will greatly facilitate things for your distributor.

Please proof read all the artwork carefully. Curved Pressings will not be responsible for proof-reading.

Artwork templates are available here

- Acceptable File Formats and Specifications

Acceptable file formats are: tiff, eps, pdf and psd.

We accept both MAC and PC files.

Make sure you include all screen and printer fonts, logos, image files (eps/tiff) or other picture files and include any specific colour references.

All artwork should be formatted to be output to our specifications.

- Colour Information

Artwork should be in CMYK not RGB - apart from non 4-colour labels where Pantones are generally used. (If using Pantones make sure you specify the pantone references).

It is worth bearing in mind that some slight alteration in label colour may occur during the label baking process which is beyond our control. Please note that when there is a high percentage of transparent white in a pantone the colour (above 50%) the change during baking can be quite drastic so it is better to check.

- Sending us Artwork

Please supply artwork by email or CDR.

Send artwork to Nick (nick@curvedpressings.com).

Please make sure you put the catalogue number of the relevant job in the email subject header.

Any alterations required to the artwork will be charged at £35 per hour.  A pdf will be sent to you for proofing.  Should you require any alterations further pdf’s will be charged at £20 each.

Ideally, the catalogue number should be on the back and spine of any printed sleeve and on the label.

Artwork templates are available here