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How to Make a Vinyl Record

The Complete Sounds of Windows 95 Vinyl Record

This guide walks you through the process of creating a vinyl record on kunaki.com and ordering one for yourself.

Disclaimer: I am not compensated in any way for records you make; I am not a party to any production contract you engage in with Kunaki by using their services.

  1. Download record assests and unzip the archive into a folder.
    Note: I do not own these files or offer any license for their use (if any is required). Only download if you are permitted to use these files.
  2. Go to Kunaki and create an account using your email and a new password.
  3. Login with your new account.
  4. After logging in, go to the new product page scroll down to the vinyl section and use the yellow-green [upload audio files and artwork] button to begin adding a new record.
    1. Step 1a
      Select “sleeve_front.jpg” from the Artwork folder and click the [>> Upload] button.
    2. Step 1b
      Select “sleeve_back.jpg” from the Artwork folder and click the [>> Upload] button.
    3. Step 1c
      Select “label_side_a.jpg” from the Artwork folder and click the [>> Upload] button.
    4. Step 1d
      Select “label_side_b.jpg” from the Artwork folder and click the [>> Upload] button.
    5. Step 2a
      Select tracks 01-08 from the Side A folder and click the [>> Upload] button for each track.
    6. Step 2b
      Select tracks 01-07 from the Side B folder and click the [>> Upload] button for each track.
    7. Step 3
      Enter whatever you like for title and label.
  5. Submit the product using the green [Submit product] button.
  6. Wait for Kunaki to finish processing the files. You will get an email from Kunaki when it is done.
  7. Go to your product list page.
  8. In the “Order and ship your products” section, use the [Order and ship your products to a single address] button to open the wholesale order form.
  9. Enter an order quantity for your product, then select shipping parameters at the top of the page and click the [Calculate Shipping] button.
  10. Complete the checkout form and submit.
  11. You’re done! Wait for the record to be produced and shipped, usually within a few days.