Colored Vinyl Records: Opaque, Translucent, Swirl and More

Colored vinyl records have become a popular choice for both music enthusiasts and collectors, offering a visually striking twist to the traditional black vinyl. Over the past five years, we've seen a big shift towards bands ordering colored vinyl records -- from 25% of our orders in 2019 to over 55% in 2023. In this blog post, we'll break down the key categories of colored vinyl, including Opaque, Translucent, Metallic Swirl, and Hand-Poured editions.

Opaque Vinyl: Bold and Solid

Opaque Vinyl comes in solid hues, adding a pop of color to your music collection. Whether it's Opaque Blue, Opaque Red, or Opaque White, these records provide a visually vibrant touch while delivering a robust sonic experience.

Translucent Vinyl: Clear and Captivating

Translucent Vinyl offers a blend of visual elegance and auditory clarity. Records like Translucent Blue, Translucent Pink, and Translucent Red provide a see-through quality that adds a unique visual element to your vinyl display.

Metallic Swirl: Lustrous and Elegant

For those who enjoy a touch of shine, Metallic Swirl vinyl records, such as Metallic Blue and Gold Swirl bring a lustrous elegance to your music collection, creating a visually appealing sonic masterpiece.

Hand-Poured Creations: Artisanal and Unique

Hand-Poured vinyl records showcase artisanal craftsmanship, resulting in one-of-a-kind patterns. Our original color combinations like Night Sky (w/ Glitter), Earth, and Jawbreaker offer a handmade touch, making each record a distinct piece in both appearance and sound.

The Austin Connection: Our Custom Colored Vinyl

We're proud to be a part of Austin's music scene so when our press operators had the idea to name some mixes after Austin establishments, we just had to do it! For us, that's meant paying homage to iconic spots like Waterloo Records and to sports teams like Austin FC. Check out these and other mixes in our gallery.

Colored Vinyl Elevates Your Music Collection

Colored vinyl records provide a tangible and visually appealing way to experience your favorite music. Whether you prefer the solid richness of opaque vinyl, the clarity of translucent vinyl, the elegance of metallic swirl, or the uniqueness of hand-poured editions, each colored vinyl record adds a distinctive touch to your collection. Explore the spectrum of colors and enhance your music experience with these visually striking editions.

Visit our Colored Vinyl Records Gallery for example images and contact our sales team to start on your record pressing.