Ulrich Sourisseau is the go-to man for those looking to buy a bespoke vinyl cutting machine, located in a remote part of Germany’s Black Forest. His selective nature and demand make his machines cash-only and high-priced. Surprisingly, this has led to a surge in small batch record labels like Do It Thissen in Sheffield, run by Jon Downing, who has hand-cut 75 records in his shed using Sourisseau’s machines. The boom in lathe-cutting services allows for unique projects like personalized baby records and limited-run releases for artists. This alternative to large pressing plants is gaining popularity, offering artists more control and flexibility in releasing music.
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/feb/25/vinyl-carver-lathe-cutters-home-cutting-records-craze