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.
Hellbender VinylHellbender Vinyl manufactures custom-pressed vinyl records at its Pittsburgh plant and additional locations in Philadelphia and Milwaukie, Oregon. The company says it was started by musicians and emphasizes a dedicated project concierge and record-by-record quality review. It also describes water-conservation equipment at its facility and says a portion of project proceeds supports hellbender salamander conservation in western Pennsylvania.PITTSBURGH, PA
Gotta Groove RecordsGotta Groove Records is a family-owned, independent record pressing plant opened in Cleveland in 2009, producing vinyl records for artists and labels. It has worked on more than 20,000 releases and operates record pressing and plating facilities in Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio. The company describes its focus as high-quality record manufacturing and attentive customer service.CLEVELAND, OH
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