Quiex...what exactly is this method of vinyl pressing?

I need some details on this.

fatparrot10-12-2001 12:50am

dem Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 79 posts 10-12-2001 at 05:56am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I am not sure about the method of Quiex pressing, but I have been told that the Quiex pressings are "first run" pressings on very high quality vinyl. I recall that most, if not all of my Quiex pressings, were promotional releases. Also, most of my Quiex pressings are translucent when held up to a light. similar to some half-speeds.
vantageaudio Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 182 posts 10-12-2001 at 10:38am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Quiex is a vinyl formulation and as Dem states has been used on many promotional releases (the ones I know of are on the Geffen label) There is a Quiex II and now a Quiex SV formulation (check out Classic Records on www.classicrecords.com) Regards, Richard
blues_man Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 133 posts 10-12-2001 at 06:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The translucency has nothing to do with Quiex. Vinyl is translucent by nature and people just color it to varying degrees.