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XDisc

Warsaw-based XDisc has been pressing vinyl records since 2002. Using the modern Pheenix Alpha AD12 fully automatic vinyl record presses and vintage Hamilton manual presses for unique, specialised vinyl colours. They manufacture 7-inch, 10-inch and 12-inch vinyl records (in 140 and 180-gram weights) in black, colour, multi-colour, marble, splatter and custom colours, with a capacity of 14K+ vinyl […]

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April 7, 2025
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Pheenix Alpha

The Swedish-based Pheenix Alpha was founded in 2006 by former Toolex Alpha employees and manufactures a slightly modernised fully automatic, and manual version of the original Toolex Alpha AD12 vinyl record press. In addition to the latest state-of-the-art Pheenix Alpha AD12 and machines for electroforming, Pheenix manufactures new presses and spare parts for both new and […]

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February 23, 2025
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Record Products of America

Connecticut-based Record Products of America (RPA) has been a leading supplier of production machinery and consumable products for the vinyl record and optical disc industries since 1946. From new machinery to parts for legacy equipment. Machines, moulds, parts and service for SMT, Hamilton, Pheenix Alpha-Toolex, Viryl, Finebilt, Newbilt and Lenned. If you’re interested in starting a vinyl […]

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March 10, 2025
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Press On Vinyl

Opened in 2022, Middlesbrough-based Press On Vinyl offers full vinyl record manufacturing in-house from lacquer cutting, and mastering to stamper production and pressing. They can produce anything from traditional 12-inch black and coloured vinyl records, (140g and 180g weights), Eco-vinyl as well as various opaque and translucent, splatter and marble colours. Short runs are available from 100 units […]

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April 18, 2025
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Objects Manufacturing

Objects Manufacturing is a Berlin-based vinyl records manufacturer that opened in 2023 with a conscious approach to sustainability. They offer the full vinyl production process from start to finish, and unlike many other pressing plants, they have an in-house electroplating/galvanics room. They manufacture 12-inch pressings in 140g and 180g in black and 36+ coloured vinyl […]

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March 24, 2025
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Public Records

Public Records Co., Ltd. are a Japanese company that specializes in manufacturing lacquer discs, which are essential for vinyl record production. They are the only company globally producing these discs since the demise of LA-based Apollo Masters. Public Records started producing lacquer discs in 1982 and they’re exported worldwide by MDC.

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April 7, 2025
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Rakamakafon

Rakamakafon is the first vinyl record pressing plant to open in Bulgaria since 1994. The factory, located in a village near Sofia, started working in February 2025 and runs the modern German vinyl press from Newbilt, with a planned production capacity of up to 20,000 discs per month. The last vinyl press in Bulgaria was […]

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April 17, 2025
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The Record Report

The Record Report podcast evokes the nostalgic feeling of hearing a favorite song for the first time or the excitement surrounding a new release from a beloved artist, leading to animated discussions about whether it surpasses their previous work. Each episode serves as a time capsule, capturing a moment in music history. The podcast selects […]

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April 11, 2025
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Smart Vinyl

Powered by Loop Fans, Smart Vinyl enhances traditional vinyl records by linking them to digital content via a QR code. When scanned, the QR code gives the user access to exclusive digital content, such as tracks, videos, behind-the-scenes footage, tickets, and merchandise offers. This system allows artists to directly communicate with fans, provide evolving content, […]

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April 13, 2025
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Precise Mastering

Based in Roxburghshire, Scotland, Precise Mastering specialises in analogue, Stem and vinyl mastering, and master lacquer-cutting services using a classic, completely rebuilt Neumann VMS66 cutting lathe. The studio is led by Sam John, a Grammy award-winning mastering engineer with over 20 years of experience in mastering and lacquer cutting. Precise can also cut on 12-inch and […]

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April 20, 2025
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33 Grooves

33 Grooves is a vinyl record pressing plant specialising in small runs of 100-1000 records that opened in late 2024 in Ventura, California. They are the first US. pressing plant to have the M-Tech Allegro II vinyl press. 33 Grooves is currently manufacturing 12-inch records in 180-gram weight vinyl in black, colour, swirl, splatter and split-colour options. Turnaround time is […]

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March 30, 2025
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Vivid Vinyl

Launched in 2023 in partnership with German vinyl pressing plant, Pallas, Vivid Vinyl manufactures handcrafted custom 12-inch vinyl record pressings in Liquid filled vinyl and Glitter vinyl and combinations of both variants. The minimum order is 50 discs.

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February 23, 2025
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Abbey Road Mastering

Abbey Road Studios has four meticulously maintained Neumann VMS 80 cutting lathes, each expertly modified for peak performance. They offer lacquer disc cutting from both digital files and tapes, and half-speed mastering. The process of live, direct-to-lacquer vinyl cutting is so precise that it demands a dedicated team of specialists, and Abbey Road remains one […]

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April 19, 2025
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Pitch Beats

Pitch Beats is Sweden’s only vinyl pressing plant, opening in 2023 and is also Scandinavia’s largest vinyl record press and runs the modern Swedish Pheenix Alpha vinyl presses. They manufacture 7-inch and 12-inch (140g and 180g) records with a recommended minimum of 200 copies in black, coloured, splatter, marbled, picture discs, and transparent vinyl options. They offer hemp-derived […]

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February 20, 2025
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Bandcamp Download Card Customiser

The Download Card Customizer is a free online tool designed for musicians, bands, and artists to create and print custom download cards for Bandcamp digital download codes. It offers a drag-and-drop interface for designing cards, allowing customisation of colours, fonts, sizes, and background images. Requiring only the list of codes that Bandcamp provides through the “Export” […]

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May 2, 2025
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ACI55ID

AC55ID is a growing independent marketplace, Bandcamp alternative, and streaming platform for electronic music. They offer a subscription-based platform where artists and labels can sell their music, vinyl and merch and keep 100% of their earnings. It’s designed for electronic music artists and provides unlimited artist accounts and releases, a fulfilment centre, and on-demand and direct […]

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April 20, 2025
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DBH Music

Founded in 2007, Frankfurt-based DBH Music Distribution specialises in electronic dance music vinyl distribution, especially Electro, Electronica, House, Tech House, Techno and Trance. They distribute to all major wholesalers and hundreds of retail outlets worldwide. DBH Music also offers worldwide digital distribution for electronic music labels delivering to the most important digital retailers like Beatport and […]

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March 12, 2025
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Optical Disc Mastering

Optical Disc Mastering EU is a Warsaw-based company that offers a range of services for both digital and analogue disc production including worldwide vinyl stamper production, Direct Metal Mastering (DMM) and lacquer-cutting services using Neumann lathes. The DMM cutting studio opened in 2022.

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March 17, 2025
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Vinyl Codes

VinylCodes.com is a platform that enables musicians, record labels, and pressing plants to distribute digital downloads alongside physical music formats like vinyl, cassettes, and CDs. Established in 2011, the service hosts over 900,000 download codes across thousands of albums. Codes can be exported as PDFs or CSV/Excel files for easy printing and inclusion with physical […]

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May 2, 2025
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Dropcards 45rpm

45rpm is a specialised service designed to pair vinyl records with digital downloads. It allows artists to provide unique access codes for secure, one-time downloads of their music in various formats and bit rates. The platform offers: Hosting and secure delivery of digital media in formats like MP3 and WAV, and personalised download coupons printed […]

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May 2, 2025
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Bandcamp Download Card Customiser

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May 2, 2025
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Helmut Erler Mastering

Helmut Erler specialises in lacquer cutting and audio mastering services for both digital and analogue formats, with experience dating back to 1998. He helped shape the distinctive Berlin sound in electronic music, working with thousands of internationally successful artists, DJs, and record labels. Helmut has been working as a mastering engineer at the Berlin mastering […]

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April 29, 2025
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Noiseland Industries

Noiseland Industries, based in Minneapolis, has been a leading provider of vinyl record pressing and CD manufacturing since 1994. They are the exclusive US. broker for French pressing giant MPO. They serve independent artists, major labels, and distributors, offering high-quality production services. Noiseland provides an all-in-one solution, handling everything from concept and packaging design to […]

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April 29, 2025
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Schallplatten Schneid Technik

Opened in 1969 in Frankfurt, Germany, Schallplatten Schneid Technik (SST) operates two fully equipped vinyl cutting studios with Neumann VMS80 lacquer disk cutters, SAL74B amplifier racks, and SP79 mastering consoles. They use Neumann SX74 and MyShank HeLiX23 cutter heads, ensuring precise groove spacing and high-quality audio reproduction. SST offers half-speed cutting, the locked groove and […]

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April 29, 2025
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Single

Single offers artists, labels, record stores and video distribution tools for Shopify, reporting daily to the Soundscan, OCC and ARIA music sales charts. The Single Shopify app allows artists to monetise their content and engage with fans. It offers tools for musicians to sell merch, high-quality downloads, launch fan clubs, and streamline digital sales and reporting processes. […]

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April 29, 2025
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Loud Mastering

Loud Mastering is based in Taunton, Somerset and specialises in vinyl mastering and lacquer disc cutting, ensuring high-quality sound for records. The studio uses a custom-modified Neumann VMS70 cutting lathe. The main analogue studio, Studio 1, offers a no-compromise premium solution for getting a record ready for release, whether it’s for vinyl, CD, download or […]

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April 27, 2025
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CDPlast

CDPlast became the first Peruvian vinyl pressing plant since the early nineties, opening their vinyl pressing arm in 2021. They currently have the capacity of 300 records a day, with a vintage vinyl press sourced from the Discolandia record label in Bolivia and plan to double that shortly with a new press. They manufacture 12-inch […]

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April 27, 2025
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Interface Berlin

Schnittstelle (Interface) is a Berlin-based mastering and vinyl cutting studio that has more than 22,000 productions on lacquer discs since 2003. They cater to various music genres, including techno, minimal, house, ambient, rock, pop, and experimental. Their studios are designed for optimal sound quality, featuring high-end, custom-made equipment including the classic Neumann VMS-70 cutting lathe.

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April 27, 2025
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TikTok #VinylRecords

The TikTok channel “Vinyl Records” celebrates the art of collecting and enjoying vinyl records. It features videos showcasing record collections, unboxings, and unique vinyl designs, often accompanied by music-related hashtags like #VinylRecords and #Vinyl. The channel has become a hub for enthusiasts, especially younger Gen Z generations, who share their passion for vinyl and discuss […]

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April 27, 2025
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Music Climate Pact

The Music Climate Pact is a global initiative launched by the UK’s Association of Independent Music (AIM) and the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) in response to COP26. It aims to unite the music industry in addressing climate change by setting commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainability. The Pact brings together independent music […]

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April 26, 2025
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IMPALA Music

Formed in 2000, IMPALA is an association of independent music companies and national associations across Europe. It aims to level the playing field for independent music and promote diversity and innovation in the sector. It is dedicated to small, micro and medium-sized music companies and self-releasing artists. IMPALA works on various projects and campaigns related to streaming, […]

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April 26, 2025
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Klippr

Klippr is a video creation platform that enables electronic music artists to create shareable track release videos from Traxsource or Beatport links in just 30 seconds. It was created so music producers and record labels could easily create short music videos for social media sharing. The clips are 60 seconds long in MP4 format. The […]

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April 26, 2025
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AFEM

The Association For Electronic Music (AFEM) is an independent, not-for-profit, democratically run global trade association created to connect and represent the common interests of those companies and individuals whose business is Electronic Music. Founded in 2013, the AFEM now has 297 member companies across over 40 countries and all industry sectors, representing tens of thousands […]

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April 26, 2025
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IMS Electronic Music Business Report

The 2025 IMS Business Report builds on the success of previous editions, presenting the definitive view of the current state of the global electronic music industry. Now in its 11th edition, the report is authored by MIDiA Research’s Mark Mulligan for the third year running. The report offers the definitive snapshot of the global electronic music […]

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April 26, 2025
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Brighton Music Conference

Now in its 12th year, the Brighton Music Conference (BMC) has become the UK’s annual opportunity for the industry to meet, share knowledge, and build new business opportunities. It is widely known as the UK’s foremost electronic music conference and networking event for the electronic music industry. The conference brings together industry-leading delegates and speakers […]

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April 26, 2025
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ElasticStage

ElasticStage is an on-demand platform for vinyl and CD production, specifically designed for music creators. It allows artists to upload their music and artwork, create an artist page, and sell physical records directly to fans without any upfront costs, risks, or minimum order requirements. The platform handles every aspect of the process, including manufacturing, fulfilment […]

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April 25, 2025
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Newbilt Machinery

Newbilt Machinery is a well-established German company that develops and builds new vinyl record-pressing equipment. They offer new production equipment, from new machines to complete factories, services and training. The semi-automatic Newbilt machines are based on the old Finebilt presses, which were made until the early 1960s. Newbilt can build and deliver a record-pressing machine […]

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March 10, 2025
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Conectiv Vinyl Solutions

With vinyl pressing operations in Guadalajara, Mexico (with 40 presses) and Poland (with 8 presses), Conectiv-SCS manufactures 7-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch records (in standard 140g and heavyweight 180g vinyl). You can choose from 15 stock colour varieties and explore limitless (PDF download) custom variants, including marbling and smoked vinyl effects. Conectiv also has on-site lacquer […]

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April 1, 2025
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Green Vinyl Records

Eight Dutch companies have developed an environmentally friendly alternative production process for vinyl records. This process is based on the injection moulding principle instead of pressing. Harmful PVC is replaced by eco-friendly PET, and the smart injection moulding process uses 90% less energy than a conventional vinyl pressing plant. This creates a faster manufacturing process […]

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March 25, 2025
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Echo Base

Echo Base (which acquired Classic City Vinyl Works in February 2025) is an Athens, Georgia-based pressing plant that runs the cutting-edge WarmTone press from Viryl Tech. They manufacture 12-inch records on 140g or 180-gram and 7-inch records with standard or large centre holes. There’s a spectrum of colour vinyl options, including hand pours, swirls, mixes, […]

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April 8, 2025
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Belgian Vinyl

Belgian Vinyl Pressing Plant is a modern vinyl pressing plant based in Lokeren, Belgium that opened in 2022. It runs two of the latest Pheenix Alpha AD12 vinyl presses, manufacturing 7/10-inch and 12-inch vinyl from 100 units in 140g and 180g weights. Pressings are available in black and a wide variety of colours, including marbled and transparent, […]

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March 23, 2025
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Stamper Discs

Sheffield-based Stamper Discs does electroforming for the vinyl record industry, making 12-inch and 7-inch stampers for Viryl, Toolex and Newbilt moulds, as well as for many legacy presses. They work closely with several of Europe’s leading mastering and cutting houses and can manage lacquer cutting on your behalf. Stamper Discs support over 35 independent pressing plants and labels and […]

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April 18, 2025
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Viryl Technologies

The Viryl WarmTone is a fully automatic, modernised vinyl record pressing system whereas the semi-automatic LiteTone machine is perfect for custom work such as splatter vinyl, test pressings and short runs. Viryl equipment and training programs enable any individual, company or organization to produce high-quality vinyl records year-round with 7, 10-inch and 12-inch pressing capability.

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February 23, 2025
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The Vinyl Factory

The Vinyl Factory is the only major pressing plant in the United Kingdom, and it was once home to both EMI and HMV manufacturing. The Hayes factory is still powered by the utterly unique EMI 1400 Press, pressing standard 12-inch, 10-inch, and 7-inch formats and coloured vinyl, etched or die-cut records, and bespoke editions. They now offer a new […]

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February 18, 2025
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MPO

Founded in 1957, MPO started as a family business specialising in the production of vinyl records. MPO still presses thousands of vinyl records every day, using 40 presses, mainly vintage Toolex Alpha machines. It manufactures 7/10-inch and 12-inch (140/180-gram) records in classic black vinyl and coloured, marbled, splatters, transparent, and etched records, and an Eco Vinyl option. […]

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February 27, 2025
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Discogs

Discogs is a comprehensive music database and marketplace. It allows users to catalogue their music collections, discover new music, and buy and sell records. The platform is particularly popular among vinyl enthusiasts and collectors. Discogs boasts a vast database of over 18 million releases, 2.4 million artists, and 2.1 million labels. Users can explore detailed […]

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February 25, 2025
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Ramona Record Hamburg 7-inch record pressing plant

Ramona Records

Ramona Records (formerly Ameise) is a Hamburg-based vinyl record pressing plant specialising in 7-inch records. Founded in 2000 and owned and operated by Martin Sukale. The plant has been called one of the smallest in the world and specializes in very small 100 record (or less) pressing runs and it represents a counterpoint to the […]

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March 15, 2025
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Sonopress EcoRecord

Sonopress, a leading German disc producer, is unveiling a new form of LP Record that drastically reduces the manufacturing process’s environmental impact. EcoRecord is produced and assembled by a new injection moulding machine developed entirely by Sonopress. Instead of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), recyclable polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is used as the base material for the production of […]

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February 25, 2025
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Quality Record Pressings

Quality Record Pressings is a vinyl record pressing plant opened in Salina, Kansas, in 2011. QRP operates four different kinds of rebuilt and updated vintage record presses including Toolex Alpha, SMT, Hamilton and Finebilt. They manufacture 150-gram, and 180-gram 12-inch vinyl in black and coloured options with a strict 1000-run minimum. QRP are renowned for their audiophile heavyweight 200-gram album pressings. It […]

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February 27, 2025
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PlastChem

PlastChem offers high-quality vinyl record compounds designed for efficient and trouble-free pressing processes. They are a leading supplier in the industry, providing compounds that form the foundation for millions of records worldwide. Their products include Bio-Vinyl Record Compounds, which replace fossil raw materials with non-fossil alternatives, reducing the carbon footprint by 90%. PlastChem emphasizes sustainability, […]

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February 22, 2025
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Women In Vinyl Book

The Women in Vinyl: The Art of Making Vinyl book by Jenn D’Eugenio is a comprehensive guide to the world of making vinyl records. Divided into each step of the process, the book provides a detailed overview of the vinyl manufacturing process, from lacquer cutting, electroplating, and record pressing, to the roles of record labels, […]

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March 2, 2025
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Mastering & Vinyl Cutting

Gearbox Records is a specialist in putting out analog vinyl cuts from digital or analogue sources. As part of this online course, they’ll show you the studio and recording process, the EQing process using outboard equipment, the work on digital workstations, the maintenance of the analog reel-to-reels and go into the detail of cutting vinyl […]

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March 10, 2025
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Optimal Media

Optimal Media is a German vinyl pressing plant that started in 1995. They manufacture vinyl in 7-inch, 10-inch and 12-inch formats in conventional black vinyl or many special products like BioVinyl, and ReVinyl, with various weights, sizes, shapes and colours. Optimal use a mixture of original, tuned pressing machines and technically refined new builds. They can offer lacquer […]

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March 17, 2025
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Haarlem Vinyl Festival 2025

Haarlem Vinyl Festival in the Netherlands is now in its third year. The festival kicks off on September 26th and transforms the city into a haven for vinyl lovers. The program is designed to explore every aspect of vinyl culture. Last year’s edition featured over 30 locations, showcasing more than 150 artists and speakers. This year promises to […]

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February 23, 2025
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GZ Media Vinyl Pressing Plant Tour

A behind-the-scenes video look at GZ Media, the world’s largest vinyl manufacturer, located in Loděnice, Czech Republic, guided by CEO Michal Štěrba. The video covers the intricate manufacturing process, from mastering for vinyl, cutting and creating stampers to pressing records using both automated and manual techniques, with a strong emphasis on quality control. Štěrba also […]

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April 18, 2025
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Norway Vinyl Mission: Education and Groove with Matter of Fact

German-based Matter of Fact vinyl pressing plant travelled to Norway to assist a government-run production school in Bergen that is establishing a new vinyl pressing workshop aimed at helping students re-enter education or the workforce. Vinylverkstedet (Vinyl Workshop) The groundbreaking initiative is transforming the lives of school dropouts while pushing the boundaries of vinyl […]

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April 12, 2025
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Guide to Lacquer Cutting, Plating & Vinyl Pressing

Mobineko’s Ultimate Guide to Lacquer Cutting, Plating & Vinyl Pressing: Part 1 Take a deep dive into the workings of lacquer cutting and vinyl pressing with a detailed video explainer by Richard of Mobineko pressing plant. In part 1 learn what a cutting lathe is, how it works and see all of its parts explained […]

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March 16, 2025
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