Artone Acquires Townsend Music for D2C, Superfan Potential
The deal is about “developing further global reach and innovative solutions for the benefit of the music industry,” says Artone CEO Jan Willem Kaasschieter. …
Vinyl Prices Have Outpaced Inflation. Are They Finally Flattening Out?
Experts say an improvement in COVID-era supply chain issues should be good news for physical music purchasers — though other factors may lead to a continued creep in prices. …
Vinyl Editions of Trance Classics by Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, Sasha & More Being Auctioned for Charity
The sale begins Monday (Aug. 12) via Amplyfied and aims to raise $10,000 for a variety of causes chosen by the artists involved. …
Vinyl Editions of Trance Classics by Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, Sasha & More Being Auctioned for Charity
The sale begins Monday (Aug. 12) via Amplyfied and aims to raise $10,000 for a variety of causes chosen by the artists involved. …
As Nashville’s United Record Pressing Celebrates 75 Years, a Look Back at 15 Essential Vinyl Pressings
To celebrate Nashville’s United Record Pressing’s 75 years of vinyl pressing, a look at some of the company’s essential projects. …
Jack White Secretly Released an Album & Third Man Records Shops Are Sneakily Giving It to Customers
White’s last album was 2022’s Entering Heaven Alive. …
Sound Check: 8 Record Players & Turntables That Are Discounted for Amazon Prime Day
Get a new record player from just $60 and up. …
Artists Are Releasing More Physical Variants Than Ever. But a High Chart Position Isn’t the Only Aim
The average number of physical variants in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 rose from 3.3 per week in 2019 to 8.9 per week in 2023, according to Luminate. …
How Can Vinyl Manufacturers Reduce Their Carbon Footprints? A New Report Offers 5 Tips
Compiled by the Vinyl Record Manufacturer’s Association and the Vinyl Alliance, the inaugural report proposes ways to mitigate emissions. …
There’s a New Record Manufacturer in Town — And It’s Entirely Sustainable
How Good Neighbor is shaking up the industry with a first-of-its-kind sustainable approach. …