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Navi The North – Nirvana (featuring Gee Bag, etc) (Lathe Cut 7″) [369 Recordings 2022]

Banging new release from Canadian producer, Navi The North, taken from the LP ‘Beat Barbarian 2’.
Nirvana features verses from Gee Bag & The Strange Neighbour, (Revorg Records) showing off their vocal dexterity as they trade bars. Unique Hastings blesses the track with a dope hook, & the sweet vocal tones of Doug Sure take the song to the next level. This is a seriously talented line-up from Navi The North!!

What are lathe-cut records?
Limited edition handmade records, playable on any record player.

How are they made?
Conventional vinyl records are mass-produced by pressing a metal master disc (or stamper) into heated vinyl. Lathe-cut records are made by cutting micro-grooves into a polycarbonate disc using a record lathe.

How do they sound?
The sound reproduction is not as accurate as a vinyl pressing and there is some surface noise. Some lathe cuts are prone to static build-up; more so than vinyl. This can cause pops and crackles, particularly the first time they are played. This is easily dealt with by wiping the record with a damp cloth, in a circular motion with the grooves. As the groove is cut into the plastic instead of pressed, there can be tiny particles of residue from the lathing process. A good wipe and a couple of plays will actually improve the sound quality of the record.

How long do they last?
The records are made from polycarbonate – the same type of plastic used for CDs. They are much more durable than acetate dubplates and can be played repeatedly without any appreciable loss of sound quality.