how were copies of vinyl made in "third-party" countries

@grislybutter

I have many LP’s from the countries you brought up as examples….Yugoslavia, Holland, Hungary, Russia.

Holland? Philips manufactured in Holland. Some of the best recordings and pressings you will find consistently.

Hungary? Again, some of my best recordings and pressings by Hungaroton

Russia? Мелодия. Again, one of the best recordings and pressings you will find.

I will throw Czechoslovakian manufactured LP’s in there as well, Again, very well recorded and pressed.

These countries really care/cared about the quality of their reproduced music. In general, much better than what was manufactured in the USA overall.

In terms of ‘third party’ pressings, I have no idea. But in general, these countries have produced some of the best.

@grislybutter

my Russian LPs are way worse than the rest. And the Hungarian ones after 1985 are way worse than pre1985

Could be, I’m only speaking to the record companies I have and familiar with. My point was that some manufactures in these countries are more than capable. There are bad pressings from many countries (including the US)…..and good ones as well in most. I would say I’m probably unfamiliar with the selections you are speaking to.