
Custom vinyl record with photo cover
The gift they'll
play forever.
How to Create Your Own Custom Vinyl Record in 3 Simple Steps
You have the story. We put it on vinyl. No design experience needed.
Order your record
Choose your size and place your order. No photos or playlist needed at checkout — just your payment. Henry will email you right after.
Send songs & photos via email
Share your Spotify link, MP3 files, or just the song titles. Add your cover photos. Henry handles all design, mastering, and audio sourcing.
Approve your free art proof
Digital mockup in 24 hours. Nothing goes to production until you approve it. Then we press and ship — free, worldwide.
What's Included in Every Custom Vinyl Record
Free US & Canada shipping · No design skills needed · Ships worldwide
Photo jacket
Front & back, your images
Center labels
Side A & B, personalized
Real vinyl pressing
Plays on any turntable
Free design & proof
Art proof in 24 hours
She gifted her partner a custom record
Real CCS Vintage customers sharing how they used their custom vinyl records as gifts — anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, and moments that don't need a name.
"Perfect. My best friend cried at the gift — it was so great."
"As soon as he opened it he played it. The sound quality was amazing and took us right back to our wedding."
"This exceeded all my expectations. One of the best gifts I have ever given."
"My husband and I absolutely LOVE our 1 year anniversary record!!! Henry went above and beyond."
"Sounded fantastic and 100% worth the price 🩷 They made sure I got exactly what I wanted."
"Product was beautiful, played well, and made her cry 😂 Best gift ever."
Real custom vinyl records from our community
Every record is different. Every story is different. Here's a few of ours.
Which Custom Vinyl Record Size Is Right for You?
All three play on any standard turntable. The difference is how much music fits — and how it looks on a shelf.
7-inch · The single
$54.97
Up to 6 min/side · 1–3 songs · Perfect for a mixtape or one special moment
10-inch · The EP
$124.97
Up to 12 min/side · 3–4 songs · More songs, same unique feel
12-inch · The album
$129.97
Up to 20 min/side · 5–6 songs · The full album experience
Frequently asked questions about custom black vinyl records
Is a custom black vinyl record a good gift for anniversaries, weddings, or birthdays?
Yes — and it's one of those gifts that actually gets remembered. A custom vinyl record holds your songs, your photos, and the story behind them. Unlike a candle or a card, it plays. CCS Vintage has made over 8,000 personalized records since 2021 for anniversaries, weddings, birthdays, and moments that don't need a reason.
What's included in a custom vinyl record from CCS Vintage?
Every order includes:
- A full-color front and back album jacket printed with your photos
- Personalized center labels for each side
- Your chosen songs on the record
- A free digital art proof within 24 hours for your approval
- Free standard shipping in the US & worldwide
CCS Vintage reviews every order manually before production starts — no automated processing.
What size vinyl record should I choose — 7, 10, or 12-inch?
It depends on how much music you want.
- A 7-inch holds up to 6 minutes per side (1–3 songs) — perfect for a single or an "our song" moment.
- A 10-inch holds up to 12 minutes per side (3–4 songs) for short playlists.
- A 12-inch LP holds up to 20 minutes per side (5–6 songs) for a full mixtape or album.
All three sizes play on any standard turntable. See the size guide above ↑
Can I use a Spotify playlist, voice messages, or MP3 files?
All three work — and there's no extra charge for any of them.
- Share a Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube playlist link and CCS Vintage sources the audio at no extra cost.
- Upload MP3 or WAV files directly.
- Or include voice messages, wedding vows, or a baby's first words — anything you can record digitally can go on the record.
Henry manually balances audio levels so voice notes and songs sound natural together on the same side.
How long does it take to receive my custom vinyl record?
CCS Vintage sends your digital art proof within 24 hours of placing your order. Once you approve, production takes approximately 7 business days. Standard delivery in the US, Europe & Canada takes an additional 5–10 business days. For Asia-Pacific and other international destinations, total delivery is typically 15–20 business days after production. An Emergency Service is available for rush orders.
What if I don't have my photos or playlist ready when I order?
No problem. Place your order and use the Notes field to let Henry know you'll send the files shortly. CCS Vintage won't start production until you've approved the digital proof — so nothing moves forward without your green light. You have time to pull your photos and playlist together after ordering.
Do you ship to Singapore, Australia, Japan, and other countries outside the US and Europe?
Yes. CCS Vintage ships to Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Canada, and most countries in Europe and Latin America. US and European orders ship from local hubs for faster delivery. For Asia-Pacific destinations, production takes approximately 7 days, and delivery typically adds 15–20 business days. Import duties may apply depending on your country — these are the buyer's responsibility.
Can I order more than one record — for example, multiple playlists as separate records?
Yes. You can order multiple records as separate orders, each with its own playlist, photos, and cover design. Many customers order two or three at once — one for each person they want to gift, or one per playlist theme. Each record goes through the same individual review by Henry before production.
Do I need to design anything or have my files ready before ordering?
No. You order first — Henry emails you after checkout to collect your photos and songs. You don't need to prepare anything before placing your order. No design skills, no software, no files required at checkout.
Does a custom vinyl record actually play on a record player?
Yes. Every CCS Vintage record is a real vinyl pressing — your songs are physically cut into the groove. It plays on any standard turntable, just like a commercial album. It's not a decorative prop — it actually plays.
What is the best personalized vinyl record gift for an anniversary?
A custom vinyl record from CCS Vintage is one of the most personal anniversary gifts you can give. You choose the songs that defined your relationship — the one playing when you met, the first dance, the road trip song — and we press them onto real vinyl with your photos on the cover. Every order includes a free digital art proof within 24 hours so you can see exactly how it looks before we make anything. It ships in about one week. Over 2,000 verified customers have called it the best anniversary gift they've ever given.
Do I need a special occasion to order a personalized vinyl record?
Not at all. Some of our most memorable orders have no occasion attached — just someone who wanted to say "I was thinking about you" in a way that lasts. A custom vinyl record works for anniversaries, yes, but also for random Tuesdays when you want to remind someone what they mean to you. The songs do the talking. You just pick them.
Is a personalized vinyl record a good gift for someone who loves music?
It's one of the few gifts that combines something they love — music — with something irreplaceable — your shared history. Unlike a concert ticket or a streaming subscription, a custom vinyl record holds specific songs that mean something to both of you, pressed on real vinyl they can play whenever they want. CCS Vintage customers have given these as anniversary gifts, birthday gifts, wedding gifts, and "just because" gifts. The reaction is almost always the same: tears, then "this is the best gift I've ever received."
More custom vinyl records from CCS Vintage
Make something they'll never forget.
Free shipping worldwide · Free art proof in 24h · Real vinyl · 4.92★ from 2,251+ customers