I think 50 times is about right.
While searching for some of the same info, I came across Aaardvark
Mastering:
http://www.aardvark-mastering.com/
In addition to having info on vinyl mastering services (out of his home!),
this site contains a ton of information about the record manufacturing
process. Also I notice that nobody who presses these records call them
dubplates. They are referred to as acetates or reference lacquers.
Its really cool site if you dig vinyl.
quoted 18 lines Yo!
>Yo!
>so I realize I ain't never gonna fork out that cash for LEGO feet on
>Skam (just took a look at PUCKERD1's auction) I have the Skampler and
>was thinking of getting it cut like all the junglists do in LA. I'd like
>to throw that track 10 on Skampler in my 'lektro set, it's a short
>groover:)
>
>anyway, to my point. HOW LONG TO Plates last? How many chances can I
>spin a plate before it starts to suck in quality?
>
>motherfucking limited SKAM 12"es from yesteryear. Why oh Why wasn't I
>paying attention?
>I HATE CDS!!!!!!!!!!!
>
>damn,
>gilly
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