I was wondering about matrix numbers.I think i understand the process of the stamped number in the run out,but unsure about "scratched in " numbers.

These weren't done manually were they..? Or is the term we use incorrect?.(i've read about certain producer/engineers doing this,how?).

How were matrix numbers that are "scratched out" , re-"scratched" in again.?

Sorry if this has been covered before,seem to remember a YouTube on this subject.

Kev.

Are you going all anoraky?? We can have a good discussion on the way to/from Burnley about such matters

Seriously the youtube thing you mention is interesting - search "how are vinyl records made" theres a 2 part film that shows the whole process

I was wondering about matrix numbers.I think i understand the process of the stamped number in the run out,but unsure about "scratched in " numbers.

These weren't done manually were they..? Or is the term we use incorrect?.(i've read about certain producer/engineers doing this,how?).

How were matrix numbers that are "scratched out" , re-"scratched" in again.?

Yes, scratched in by hand using a metal pointer.

Also, you may enjoy reading up about deadwax markings >>> Pressing Plant Info <<<

Yes, scratched in by hand using a metal pointer.

Also, you may enjoy reading up about deadwax markings >>> Pressing Plant Info <<<

Hey Flynny - beat me to it, I was just about to point out your site.

I took a squint a few few weeks back to check when my Luther Ingram HIB Green Demo was pressed (Yep, West Coast press!) at Monarch. Jan or Feb 1967. Good work fella.

I'm assuming that most of the hand markings were made when the record was mastered to the lacquer, and not inscribed onto the metal mother. Same for the stamps, although stamping a mother would be easier than scribing it.

When record masters were reused, info would be crossed out an edited. That would happen when a record was 'picked up' for a release on a different label. The new 'owners' would 'stop the presses' and have the master (lacquer or mother) altered with new info

I'm assuming that most of the hand markings were made when the record was mastered to the lacquer, and not inscribed onto the metal mother. Same for the stamps, although stamping a mother would be easier than scribing it.

When record masters were reused, info would be crossed out an edited. That would happen when a record was 'picked up' for a release on a different label. The new 'owners' would 'stop the presses' and have the master (lacquer or mother) altered with new info

That's what i'm thinking George.Either the best job in the world....or the most tedious. .

Anyone got a metal scribe used on a rariety?.A new depth to collecting?

Kev.(officially the most anorak thread).