Phonograph Record/Prerecorded Tape (Manufacturing) is an industry that involves the production of vinyl records, cassette tapes, and CDs. The process of manufacturing phonograph records and prerecorded tapes involves several steps, including mastering, plating, pressing, and packaging. Mastering involves creating a high-quality master recording from the original source material. Plating involves creating a metal stamper from the master recording, which is then used to press the vinyl records or cassette tapes. Pressing involves using the metal stamper to press the vinyl records or cassette tapes. Finally, packaging involves packaging the finished product for distribution.