FWIW- I do believe I own a now fairly rare copy of the most recently produced commercial 78: Title: The Song of Mister Phonograph Artist: Tom Recchion Label: Poo-Bah Records Cat.#: 78-001 Year: 2007 Pressing Run: 500 (#419 is the copy I own) http://www.jetsetrecords.net/en/product/611003716272 (these folks in Japan seem to have a copy available) For a little historical background go here... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEZWf2torO8- Check this out as well... >>> Greetings >>> >>> A client of a friend wants to press "78s". By this I assume he means >>> coarse-groove discs spinning at 78 RPM --who knows with what curve. >>> Anyone >>> know of a mastering facility that can cut such a lacquer? I could >>> not find >>> an answer in the archives. He does not expect anyone to actually >>> play them. >>> >>> If anyone knows of a pressing plant capable of pressing 78s, I'd >>> appreciate >>> that too. I assume no one in the world can press shellac anymore, >>> but maybe >>> thick vinyl? >>> >>> I would not even bother asking, but knowing this exists >>> >>> http://www.phonographcylinders.com/index.htm >>> >>> I thought there may be a chance. >>> >>> Next up --tinfoil-cylinder reissues of classic 1980s CDs. >>> >>> Thanks! >>> >>> Marcos >>> >>> Marcos Sueiro Bal >>> Masterdisk >>> [log in to unmask] >>> 718.902.7441 >>> >> >> >