Lathe Cut Vinyl Records: Audio Comparisons and Reviews

[2024 Update: Little Elephant has updated their lathe and printing equipment. Audio: Now the cutoff frequency issue is gone and the stereo imaging is still superior to Tangible Formats, though the noise floor is still worse due to the quiet sound level. So I'd say audio-wise this is now tied for first with Tangible Formats, at 4 stars instead of 3. Artwork: this is improved as well, regarding both the cover and the label. The printer lines are no longer present (though the cover still feels sticky and bows outward like before). So now I'd put this at 4 stars instead of 3.] [2023 Update: Tangible Formats can make proper 7" sleeves instead of foldovers, adding one more star to their Artwork category] NOTE: This is my first informational video (and first time using Final Cut Pro). Please give me feedback on how to improve, in case I make more! Music credits: "Now That You Found Me" by Rego Sen: https://open.spotify.com/track/1kbALjRdfVw... https://music.apple.com/us/album/now-that-... "Sixteenth Summer" by Rego Sen: https://open.spotify.com/track/0V9SxyMegoR... https://music.apple.com/us/album/sixteenth... "Greenhorn" by Zen Finger Painting: https://open.spotify.com/track/6X4ascldWgT... https://music.apple.com/us/album/greenhorn... Jump to: 0:00 Intro 0:16 What are lathe cut records? 1:01 My criteria for choosing a service Reviews of services: 2:24 One Groove 3:45 One Groove - see jacket and label 5:12 One Groove - hear audio recordings 5:54 Little Elephant 6:23 Little Elephant - see jacket and label 7:45 Little Elephant - hear audio recordings 8:33 Tangible Formats 8:57 Tangible Formats - see jacket and label 10:10 Tangible Formats - hear audio recordings 10:49 Winner and Conclusion Ratings: One Groove: https://www.onegroovevinyl.com/ Service: ★☆☆☆☆ Price: ★★★★★ Artwork: ★★☆☆☆ Audio: ★★★☆☆ Overall: 5.5 / 10 Little Elephant: https://www.littleelephantcustomvinyl.com/ Service: ★★★★★ Price: ★★☆☆☆ Artwork: ★★★★☆ (see update at top of description) Audio: ★★★★☆ (see update at top of description) Overall: 6.5 / 10 Tangible Formats: https://www.tangibleformats.com/ Service: ★★★★★ Price: ★★★☆☆ Artwork: ★★★★★ (see update at top of description) Audio: ★★★★☆ Overall: 8.5 / 10 See more of my lathe cut 12" LPs and 7" records played here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CiN9CfBvWHC/