How do I install Old Recording?

Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. Download the .jar. Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile. Opens on CurseForge — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.

What Minecraft version does Old Recording work with?

The listing gives Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.21.11. This is the version stated by the author or source site, not something we verified ourselves.

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Old Recording

Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.20–1.21. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.

by SL_Project · on CurseForge

Which build do you need?

This mod ships a separate file for every mod loader and every version of the game. Pick both, then download — the wrong build installs fine and then does nothing in the game.

Mod loader

Mod loader Fabric2 builds
Mod loader Forge1 build

Minecraft version

Minecraft 1.21.11Newest
Minecraft 1.20.1

Minecraft 1.20.1Newest

⬇ Download for 1.21.11 · Fabric ⬇ Download for 1.20.1 · Fabric ⬇ Download for 1.20.1 · Forge

I don't know my version or loader

Open the Minecraft launcher and look at the profile you play on — it names both, like fabric-loader-1.21.4. The version also shows in the bottom-right corner of the game's main menu.

No loader in the profile name? Then it's plain Minecraft, and these mods won't run — you need Fabric or NeoForge installed first.

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Old Recording

Old Recording adds a vintage VHS-style recording effect to Minecraft.

The mod makes the game look like an old video recording by adding classic analog camera artifacts such as film grain, scanlines, scratches, and screen flicker. This creates an atmospheric retro look similar to old tapes and recordings.

Features

Film grain
VHS scanlines
Screen scratches
Subtle flickering effect
Adjustable effect intensity

Controls

O — Toggle the VHS effect on/off
P — Increase the intensity of the effect

Perfect for

Horror maps 👻
ARG-style experiences 📼
Cinematic videos 🎥
Retro or analog-style gameplay

⚠ Warning

This mod contains visual effects such as flickering and screen noise that may trigger discomfort for people with photosensitive conditions. If you are sensitive to flashing or flickering visuals, it is recommended not to use this mod.

Quick facts

Edition: Minecraft Java
File type: .jar
Minecraft versions listed: 1.20.1, 1.21.11
How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
Where to get it: Opens on CurseForge — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.

Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.

File checked by MCModsHub

Ships as 1.1.0+1.20.1.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
Download size: 20 KB
Download link checked 3 Oct 2026 — working

These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.

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