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What Is a Dubplate?

A dubplate is a custom vinyl record, cut one at a time in real time — a format born from necessity and rebellion. The tradition began in 1950s Jamaica, where sound system DJs like King Tubby and Coxsone Dodd clashed using exclusive acetate records to win dances and send political messages the mainstream ignored. These discs were soft, short-lived, and revolutionary — sonic weapons in the streets. Similar resistance appeared in the Soviet Union, where banned Western music was secretly cut onto X-ray film — known as bone music — to evade censorship. Dubplate culture moved globally: into Vietnam during wartime, where bootlegged records carried forbidden soul and funk, and into the Bronx, where pioneers like DJ Kool Herc spun rare cuts and breaks to birth hip-hop. Over time, dubplates evolved into modern lathe-cut vinyl records, now made from harder, more durable plastics like polycarbonate and PETG. They're cut by hand using diamond styli, no molds, no factories — each one a direct physical impression of a sound wave.  Dubplates have always been about artist control, originality, and resistance — underground music carved into physical form, untouched by streaming, censorship, or commercial compromise.

• Mono or stereo, 1–2 sides
• 45 RPM standard (33 by request)
• Runtime ~7 mins per side
• Clear 0.08" 
• Ships in premium mailer

Discount Codes

All discount codes expire 30 days after issued. Contact us for custom discount structures on bulk orders or partnerships.

Appointment Only Policy

Strictly by appointment only. Our studio and shop operate on a closed-door basis to ensure quality control and focused production time. Please reach out to schedule a drop-off or pickup.

Artwork 

We offer bespoke artwork and label production: custom die-cut center labels, engraved labels, full jackets, CNC engraving, picture discs, record clocks, liquid-filled records, shaped vinyl, and custom sizes from 3" to 12". Artwork can be uploaded via WeTransfer or emailed. High-resolution PNG or PDF files preferred. We’re happy to help prepare graphics for print or cutting.

Turnaround Time

Typical turnaround is 14 business days.

Payment

We accept all major credit cards via Stripe. Upfront payment confirms your order and secures your place in the queue.

Free Shipping Info

All records are shipped in white sleeves, securely packaged in vinyl mailers with tracking.

No Refund Policy

Due to the nature of our products, all sales are final.