Heavy Music Mastering PRICING
Mastering for heavy records that have to hold up on vinyl, in the car, and on every streaming platform.
Heavy Mastering is priced by project length and delivery need. Choose a Single-Format Master if you only need one release format. Choose the Full Release Package if you need multiple masters for vinyl, streaming, CD/DDP, cassette, digital download, or MP3 delivery. Beyond Heavy is the premium Jack Control and Maor Appelbaum path, fixed by project length with every required format included.
For one primary release format: streaming, vinyl, CD/DDP, cassette, digital, or MP3.
For releases that need multiple masters across physical and digital formats.
Premium Jack Control + Maor Appelbaum mastering with all required release formats included.
Base Pricing
Heavy Mastering uses two simple delivery tiers. Beyond Heavy is fixed by project length and includes all required release formats.
| Project Length | Heavy Mastering Single-Format Master |
Heavy Mastering Full Release Package Most releases |
Beyond Heavy All Required Formats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single 0–5 minutes |
Single-FormatOne confirmed format $150 | Full ReleaseMost releases $200 | Beyond HeavyAll formats included — |
| EP Up to 15 minutes |
Single-FormatOne confirmed format $300 | Full ReleaseMost releases $400 | Beyond HeavyAll formats included $650 |
| EP Up to 30 minutes |
Single-FormatOne confirmed format $400 | Full ReleaseMost releases $500 | Beyond HeavyAll formats included $750 |
| LP Up to 45 minutes |
Single-FormatOne confirmed format $500 | Full ReleaseMost releases $600 | Beyond HeavyAll formats included $850 |
| LP Up to 60 minutes |
Single-FormatOne confirmed format $600 | Full ReleaseMost releases $700 | Beyond HeavyAll formats included $950 |
| Double LP Up to 80 minutes |
Single-FormatOne confirmed format $700 | Full ReleaseMost releases $800 | Beyond HeavyAll formats included $1200 |
| Double LP Up to 120 minutes |
Single-FormatOne confirmed format $800 | Full ReleaseMost releases $900 | Beyond HeavyAll formats included $1500 |
Heavy Mastering
- 01.Single-Format Master: one confirmed release format.
- 02.Full Release Package: multiple required release formats.
- 03.Choose by project length, then choose the delivery tier that fits the release.
Beyond Heavy
Beyond Heavy is the premium Jack Control + Maor Appelbaum mastering path for release-ready heavy records. It is fixed by project length and includes all required release formats for the confirmed release plan.
Estimate Your Mastering Price
Choose the project length, mastering path, and delivery need. For Heavy Mastering, choose either a Single-Format Master or the Full Release Package.
Check the formats planned for the release. These do not change the Full Release Package price; they clarify what needs to be delivered.
Heavy Mastering LP up to 45 minutes Full Release Package estimate.
“We branched out into becoming a bigger band with a larger sound. A lot of the credit for that goes to the mastering of Jack Control.”
“Jack has turned masters and revisions around quickly and has been an enormous asset in hitting deadlines.”
“Six albums and a couple of EPs in and counting. I have basically never looked back since.”
Pricing FAQ
What is a Single-Format Master?
A Single-Format Master is for one primary release format. That can be streaming/digital, vinyl, CD/DDP, cassette, digital download, MP3, or another confirmed delivery format.
What is the Full Release Package?
The Full Release Package is for releases that need multiple masters across physical and digital formats. It can include standard delivery masters for streaming, vinyl, CD/DDP, cassette, digital download, and MP3, depending on the confirmed release plan.
Is one master enough for vinyl and streaming?
Sometimes, but not always. Vinyl, streaming, CD/DDP, cassette, and digital delivery can have different practical requirements. If you are releasing in more than one format, choose the Full Release Package so the masters can be prepared correctly.
What is Beyond Heavy?
Beyond Heavy is the premium Jack Control and Maor Appelbaum mastering path for release-ready heavy mixes that need elite depth, weight, polish, translation, and all-format delivery.
What files should I send?
Send stereo WAV or AIFF files at the native sample rate and bit depth of the mix. Avoid lossy files, unnecessary conversion, and over-limited mix exports.
How can I pay?
Clients can pay by PayPal, Venmo, Wise, or bank transfer. International clients can pay in their native currencies through international bank options when available. Payment details are provided when the project is confirmed.
What happens if my mix is not ready?
If the mix is close, start the project anyway. You do not need perfect files before beginning the conversation. If you are unsure about export settings, headroom, file type, limiting, fades, spacing, vinyl readiness, or delivery format, use the Technical FAQ and Mix Prep PDF before uploading final files.
Ready When You Are
Tell us about the record, the release plan, and the formats it is going out on. If the mix is close but not final, start the conversation anyway.
Prices shown are base mastering prices in USD. Heavy Mastering Single-Format pricing includes one confirmed release format. Heavy Mastering Full Release Package pricing includes all standard masters needed for the confirmed release formats. Beyond Heavy pricing is fixed by project length and includes all required release formats. Lacquer cutting, test pressings, pressing plant charges, duplication, and manufacturing costs are not included.