UNSURPASSED VINYL RECORD PRESSING

Fidelity Record Pressing is a premium vinyl record pressing plant built from the ground up by father-son team Rick Hashimoto and Edward Hashimoto in Oxnard, CA. We press the finest vinyl LPs available.

OUR SERVICES

Record Pressing

180 Gram

140 Gram

Colors

Super Vinyl

Processing

Mastering

Lacquer Cutting

Lacquer Plating & Processing

Stamper Processing

Test Pressings

Design & Print

Jackets

Labels

Stickers

Inserts

Packaging

Inner Sleeving

Poly Bag

Shrinkwrap

Jacketing

Sticker Application

Serial Numbering

Custom Packaging

Box Set Assembly

WHAT SETS US APART

EXPERIENCED TEAM

Led by Rick and Edward Hashimoto, the Fidelity Record Pressing team has extensive knowledge of everything required to press premium records — from fine-tuning delicate machine settings to pinpointing anomalies and making the necessary corrections.

CUTTING-EDGE EQUIPMENT

Fidelity Record Pressing’s SMT replica record-pressing machines are the strongest, most rigid designs available today. Our presses are hooked up to a brand-new boiler and cooling system, and the process piping is custom-designed by co-owner Edward Hashimoto. We also have a fully appointed workshop with tools that allow us to customize, modify, and improve our machines.

ATTENTION TO DETAIL

Fidelity Record Pressing handles your records with utmost care. Records are allowed to completely cool and cure overnight before being readied for packaging. When handling them, our team wears gloves, holds each record by its edge, and hand-inspects every one. We regularly do an audio check of the records during production to further ensure optimal quality. Additionally, our use of specially tailored spindles and custom-fit bins during the process extends our commitment to world-class production.

PROPRIETARY PRESSING TECHNIQUES

We use proprietary pressing techniques to make the records have a consistent pressing surface and equal heat distribution. Our years of experience have helped us to pioneer the secret tools of the trade needed to offer the best records in the industry.

PREMIUM VINYL COMPOUND

Fidelity Record Pressing uses a premium vinyl compound made by Neotech, the industry leader and proprietor of the MoFi SuperVinyl compound created in conjunction with co-owners Rick and Edward Hashimoto.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

We have deep-seated relationships with many significant industry partners that help get your project done right. Coupled with our expertise, these connections guarantee your order is fully coordinated from start to finish.

PRAISE FROM THE INDUSTRY

"I have enjoyed working with Rick since my earliest days at Cisco Music. Since then, I’ve endeavored with countless audio professionals from all parts of our industry. Everyone in their way has taught me something that has inspired and motivated me to do better and make better. But I can’t count the number of times Rick has had my back, even making miracles happen to keep our schedules on track and our pressings outstanding. Rick has 50 years of experience and I do not know many who understand the intricacy and complexity of pressing a great record the way Rick does. I’m honored to work with him and call him a good friend."

"Rick Hashimoto is one of the true giants of the industry when it comes to manufacturing the finest vinyl LP pressings ever made. It is not hyperbole to suggest that Rick has forgotten more about what it takes to make the highest quality LP pressings than his contemporaries at other pressing plants will ever know. (He’s also a complete pleasure to work with!)"

"I have known Rick Hashimoto more than 40 years and have always admired his dedication to the vinyl industry as an innovator and someone who understands vinyl record pressing better than anyone. His creative ability has also lead to many ‘secret’ innovations for the pressing process. Now with the finest equipment available, he is culminating those many years of experience into Fidelity Record Pressing. Congratulations Rick, Edward and staff… long live vinyl !"

"I have known Rick Hashimoto for over 40 years. We have collaborated on many pressing jobs in that time. Let me state very simply: In my opinion, nobody on the face of the earth knows more about pressing Audiophile quality records than Rick Hashimoto. His knowledge, skill and determination produce unsurpassed results. I know that Fidelity Record Pressing will be the culmination of those attributes."

"In my time in this vinyl 'renaissance' Rick Hashimoto has been and remains a consummate artist. He understands the detail behind the work and he doesn't settle for a result that is less than excellent. Keep on pressin' and I'll keep right on listenin'!"