Smashed Plastic

4200 W Diversey Ave · Chicago, IL

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FULL SIZE @fullsizeband

FULL SIZE @fullsizeband

@3lobed x @smashedplastic @ @kingsraleigh @catt

@3lobed x @smashedplastic @ @kingsraleigh

@catthewmeowlin @page43 @objecthours

Gearing up to tear it down! Today at @kingsraleigh

Gearing up to tear it down! Today at @kingsraleigh! 12:00-4:00pm! FREE show @scrollsofsilver @fullsizeband @objecthours @catthewmeowlin @page43 + PIPE

@hopscotchfest @3lobed + @smashedplastic

We’re gonna have a super special limited edition

We’re gonna have a super special limited edition grip of Metallic Gold Lipgloss @objecthours LPs and unique hand-poured Gercyz/Powers/Rolin - Activator LPs that we made just for our official @hopscotchfest day party with @3lobed at Kings on Friday!! Do not miss out!!

@3lobed x Smashed Plastic Annual Ritual of Summoni

@3lobed x Smashed Plastic Annual Ritual of Summoning 2024 hits on Friday at @kingsraleigh as part of this year’s @hopscotchfest!! @scrollsofsilver ++ @objecthours ++ @fullsizeband ++ Powers/Rolin Duo ++ PIPE!! 12:00-5:00pm - FREE SHOW - Don’t Die Wondering.

📸: stunning poster artwork by @matthewtauch avail at show!

@page43 @catthewmeowlin @ron_liberti #diyvinyl #diyvinylpressing #threelobedrecords

Super excited for our next Smashed Plastic vinyl n

Super excited for our next Smashed Plastic vinyl night at @reedslocal on 9/13. Special guest selector DJ Owen Ashworth (@advance_base) will be spinning all sorts of rare vinyl favorites, alongside some possibly never heard, newly pressed cuts from his very own label @orindalrecords! 9/13 6-9:00pm - FREE Entry. Come hang out - and stick around to see SHARP PINS @hallogalloinc play on the Reed’s stage right afterwards!

#chicagovinyl #pressedwithoveinchicago #diyvinyl #diyvinylpressing #orindalrecords #advancebase

Have you checked out our hand-poured option for co

Have you checked out our hand-poured option for color? Each record is, you guessed it - poured by hand to create a 100% unique design! (ZOOM IN) This could be your new album’s new life! Get in touch today! #pouredwithLOVEinChicago #pressedwithloveinchicago #diyvinyl #diyvinylpressing #chicagopressingplant #presslocal #pressdomestic

Our ‘Surf’s Up Aquaman’ catching rays!! Ask

Our ‘Surf’s Up Aquaman’ catching rays!! Ask for it by name.

#custommixedcolor #colorvinyl #colorvinylrecords #diyvinyl #diyvinylpressing #chicagovinyl #chicagopressingplant #pressedwithloveinchicago #smashedplastic #vinylpressing #pressingplant #vinylcommunity #madeinchicago #madeinUSA #instavinyl #instavinylrecords #presslocal #vinylrecordpressing #pressingvinyl

Uncle Bob with a copy of the official #WallsHaveEa

Uncle Bob with a copy of the official #WallsHaveEars 2xLP that we pressed for @sonicyouth_official. On Wax for real, the real way for the first time ever! Lovingly brought together by @steveshelley & @silvercurrent, #pressedwithLOVEinchicago!
📸: @mark_shue

#WALLSHAVEEARS #WALLSHAVEEARSWALLSHAVEEARS
#diyvinyl #diyvinylpressing #chicagopressingplant #smashedplastic #smashedplasticpressing #sonicyouth #robertpollard @robertpollardart

Is it PINK? Is it GOLD?! The hot off the press new

Is it PINK? Is it GOLD?! The hot off the press new LPs from @raisedoncandy are selling fast! Score yours today direct from the band before they are gone!! @shoegumrecords

#chicagovinyl #madeinchicago #pressedwithLOVEinChicago #chicagopressingplant #presslocal #pressdomestic #diyvinyl #diyvinylpressing #shoegumrecords

TONIGHT!! DJ Evan Weiss (@intoitoverit, Pet Symmet

TONIGHT!! DJ Evan Weiss (@intoitoverit, Pet Symmetry, T/T/T, @stormchasersltd) Meet us over at @reedslocal 5:00-9:00pm - good beers, great times!!

@smashedplastic #diyvinyl #diyvinylpressing #chicagovinyl #pressedwithLOVEinChicago #smashedplastic

👁️🧿👁️‍🗨️ This Blue Note inspir

👁️🧿👁️‍🗨️ This Blue Note inspired squared-off edge has become one of our signatures here at Smashed. Creates a remarkable hand feel, helps with proper handling, along with preventing rip-through of innersleeves/record packaging & artwork.

#pressedwithLOVEinChicago #diyvinyl #diyvinylpressing #chicagovinyl #chicagopressingplant #madeinUSA #pressDomestic #supportLOCALmusic #supportLOCALpressing

Our next edition of our Smashed Plastic DJ Night w

Our next edition of our Smashed Plastic DJ Night will feature DJ Evan Weiss from Into It. Over It., Pet Symmetry, Their / They’re / There + the phenomenal @stormchasersltd record label!!

Come meet us over at @reedslocal on 8/16 for a night full of amazing Chicago music on wax!!

@intoitoverit @petsymmetry @tttmusic @smashedplastic #diyvinyl #diyvinylpressing #chicagovinyl #pressedwithLOVEinChicago #smashedplastic

Happy Birthday MERGE!! Music moves minds. 35 Yea

Happy Birthday MERGE!!
Music moves minds.

35 Years is a stunning achievement!! Lovely to see so many Chicago folks there!

#supporttheindependentmusic @mergerecords @marytimony @mountaingoatsmusic @fruit_bats @torreslovesyou @destroyer_band @reddkross #superchunk #MERGE35 #catscradle

Independent Pressing supports #IndependentMusic St

Independent Pressing supports #IndependentMusic
Stop by today at @pitchforkfest and find out more about how/why! #supportLocalMusic #supportIndependentmusic

#diyvinyl #diyvinylpressing #chicagopressingplant #pressedwithLOVEinChicago

We’re out here at @pitchforkfest kissing hands,

We’re out here at @pitchforkfest kissing hands, shakin’ babies, and talkin’ record pressing - stop by and say hi!

#diyvinyl #diyvinylpressing #chicagopressingplant

Pinhole sunrise at the record factory. #colorviny

Pinhole sunrise at the record factory.

#colorvinyl #colorvinylrecords #diyvinyl #diyvinylpressing #chicagovinyl #chicagopressingplant #pressedwithloveinchicago #smashedplastic #vinylpressing #pressingplant #vinylcommunity #madeinchicago #madeinUSA #instavinyl #instavinylrecords #presslocal

Wake up!! Iridescent Metallic Blue literally trans

Wake up!! Iridescent Metallic Blue literally transforms before your eyes! We’re also pressing Iridescent Electric Green! Unbelievable luminosity & shine. Custom-mixed for every project - get in touch today!!

#colorvinyl #colorvinylrecords #diyvinyl #diyvinylpressing #chicagovinyl #chicagopressingplant #pressedwithloveinchicago #smashedplastic #vinylpressing #pressingplant #vinylcommunity #madeinchicago #madeinUSA #instavinyl #instavinylrecords #presslocal

Friday night!! Join us for our Smashed Plastic Vin

Friday night!! Join us for our Smashed Plastic Vinyl night at @reedslocal - 3017 W. Belmont. DJ @thenewcow142 will be spinning a set of all locally pressed records! All sorts of Chicago jams you never knew you never heard!!

5:00-9:00pm FREE - stop by and say hi, first drink’s on us!

#chicagovinyl #chicagopressingplant #diyvinyl #diyvinylpressing #presslocal #drinklocal #reedslocal #pressedwithLoveinChicago #smashedplastic #smashedplasticpressing

Happy record release to the @danny_paul_grody duo!

Happy record release to the @danny_paul_grody duo! New custom-mixed ‘Lunar Surface’ metallic silver LP “Arc of Night” on the epicly-curated @threelobed records! Score your copy(s)* today!!

*Also available on trad Black and translucent Jellyfish Purple 🟣

#diyvinyl #diyvinylpressing #diyvinylpressingplant #chicagopressingplant #pressedwithLOVEinChicago #madeinchicago #madeinUSA #midwestmade #custommixedcolorvinyl #colorvinylrecords #threelobedrecords #threelobedrecordings #DannyPaulGrody #tarentel @dnorsen_design @chuckjohnsonmusic @jaypellicci @carlsaff #pressedatsmashed #pressedatsmashedplastic #smashedplastic #smashedplasticpressing #presslocal #pressedwithLOVE

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