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Originally posted by Moneyguy1
Transcription speed.Programs were supplied to radio stations and broadcast at a real slow speed. I recall seeing some of these recordings when I was a kid....Aluminum disc coated with wax(?).
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These are called 'accetates'. Its a hard wax that one can use for making a one off recording. But more commonly, its used as a step in the production processs of making the record. The accetates are the first masters that are cut from the original source material.
Not really used as much anymore, because many pressing plants are using Direct Metal Mastering (DMM). It skips the accetates.
I've produced some vinyl records before. Its a cool process