Abstract: Methods and apparatus for making picture records whereby records of a high quality may be mass produced at a faster rate. In accordance with the method, a thin layer of plastic is first laminated over sheets containing the pictures desired. The laminated pictures are then cut from the sheets, preferably to have a diameter slightly smaller than the diameter of the desired finished record. Thereafter, the laminated pictures are placed in the record press two at a time, each with the picutre and plastic lamination thereover facing the adjacent die half. A biscuit, or alternatively a sheet of appropriate size is placed therebetween and the die is closed to press the record, with trimming, etc. proceeding in accordance with prior art techniques. Apparatus for practicing the method on an automatic record press is disclosed, though alternatively the method may be practiced to advantage on manual presses also.