What is a dubplate ... ?

Dubplate [FAQ] . Promo, Testpress, Dubplate, Vinyl ... what is that ?

Acetate:
Actually refers to the petroleum-based material that a dubplate is made of. Very sensitive and comparatively "soft," acetate-based records wear out quickly and are easily scratched.
Dubplate:
Acetate-version of a record. The name itself derives from the Jamaican dancehall reggae scene in the early '70s where "dub" or instrumental versions of songs were produced so the vocalist could "toast" over the "riddims" in club settings.
One-off:
Another name for a dubplate that means exactly what its name implies, usually the only copy of a particular song in record format.
Promo:
Limited advance release of a single or LP from a label/artist. Usually given to a select number of DJs, radio stations, and magazine reviewers to build "hype" in advance of its full-production release. Usually packaged without the art, accompanied by a bio of the artists and a statement from the label.
Test Press:
Limited release, usually 100 to 500 copies of a song or pair of songs that may or may not be released to the general public. Is on traditional vinyl and is usually given to DJs to test the viability of it becoming a track for production and/or to test the quality/level of the mix and the specific pressing. A problem with the pressing may be in the cutting of the master plates or in the pressing plant production and not in the mix. In that scenario, the label/artist may request that new masters be cut before moving on to the final phase of production.
Vinyl:
A "plastic"-like compound that forms the foundation for the records the general public finds at record stores. The compound is heated and an imprint of the track is stamped into the vinyl before it hardens into its final, playable form.
White Label:
Another name for promos and test press records, often used incorrectly to refer to acetate dubplates. For promo/test releases, generic white labels are usually placed on the vinyl, hence the name.

( Source by: DJ Times Magazine http://www.djtimes.com )

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