Founded by independent-music veterans, Softwax Record Pressing is a Philadelphia-focused vinyl plant making records for bands, labels, and self-released artists. Its founders combine touring experience, mechanical design, and more than 30 years of vinyl-plant operations, giving Softwax a practical understanding of small releases and a hands-on approach that includes listening to every test pressing before production. The company also offers a collective program that helps artists fund, promote, sell, and ship their records.
A to Z Media IncFounded in 1994 by British expat Sarah Robertson, A to Z Media makes physical music releases and custom packaging for independent labels, artists, distributors and major music companies. The company grew from Robertson’s New York loft-based effort to help underground record labels into a bespoke manufacturing partner known for coordinating complex releases—from records and printed books to unusual merchandise—in a single package. A to Z says it has delivered tens of thousands of finished products over nearly 30 years, with offices in New York, Portland and Milwaukee.NEW YORK, NY
Image Corporation of America, IncWith nearly forty years in the entertainment industry, Image Corporation of America manufactures and packages physical media, from optical discs to vinyl records and custom USB drives. Based in Dawsonville, Georgia, the company operates vinyl production in a 273,000-square-foot manufacturing tech center and on-site packaging in a 730,000-square-foot assembly facility. It also handles printing, fulfillment, and distribution, giving media projects a single source for production through delivery.POTOMAC, MD
Ladykiller PressFounded by artist and screen printer Steph on February 13, 2023, Ladykiller Press is a New York-based shop making custom band merchandise and apparel for the local music community. The studio has been printing for more than eight years and specializes in water-based screen printing, including a distinctive technique for printing over graphics on secondhand T-shirts. With dozens of bands on its roster and thousands of merch units produced each year, Ladykiller grew from Steph’s Bushwick music-scene connections into a fully fledged business.
Gutenberg's Dank Pressing CoFounded in Philadelphia in 2018, family-owned Gutenberg’s Dank Pressing Co. makes small-batch rosin pressing equipment and solventless processing supplies, including durable rosin and bubble bags. Its Philly-made approach centers on careful inspection, double-stitched construction, and nylon mesh designed to withstand heat and repeated use. The company serves both home setups and industrial operations while sharing extraction knowledge with the wider solventless community.