A to Z Media

What A to Z Media does

A to Z Media Inc. is a New York–headquartered, founder-owned bespoke physical media manufacturer founded in 1994 by Sarah Robertson, serving the music industry with vinyl record pressing (4" to 12" formats including Tiny Vinyl and Flexi Discs), CD/DVD/Blu-Ray glassmastering and replication, cassette duplication, VHS replication, deluxe and standard packaging, book printing, and merchandise/apparel production. The company positions itself as a one-stop shop capable of coordinating multi-component turnkey packages—for example, multi-disc box sets combining LPs, books, and inserts—across minimum order quantities ranging from 50 to 100,000+ units. Its core technology stack rests on an extensive global supply chain for manufacturing and finishing (embossing, foil stamping, die-cutting, lenticular, silkscreen and offset disc imprinting) rather than on proprietary software, complemented by an in-house Vinyl Color Configurator visualization tool and a Client Center portal (app.atozmedia.com) for file uploads and project tracking.

The company monetizes through quote-based, one-time project manufacturing fees with pricing determined by product type, materials, finishing, and quantity. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct: a dedicated sales team reachable by phone and email, in-person consultations at the New York, Portland, and Milwaukee offices, plus self-serve short-run instant ordering via the sister brand Solid Merch. Customer segments span independent artists, indie and major record labels, DIY artists, filmmakers, and music industry professionals, with a quoted roster including Pavement, Grateful Dead, Twenty One Pilots, Migos, Karol G, Jack White, and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. Distribution is global via multi-carrier shipping (UPS, FedEx, DHL, TNT, Dachser, and air/sea freight). The company operates without disclosed external funding, holds Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) certification, and is a member of A2IM and the Music Business Association.

Name

A to Z Media

Legal name

A to Z Media Inc.

Website

https://atozmedia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

A to Z Media is a New York–based bespoke manufacturer of vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, DVDs, books, and merchandise for the music industry, serving independent artists, indie and major labels, and filmmakers via quote-based sales across US offices in New York, Portland, and Milwaukee.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Physical Media Manufacturing: One-time manufacturing revenue from vinyl record pressing, CD/DVD replication, cassette duplication, and Blu-Ray/VHS production. Minimum order quantities range from 100 units (cassettes) to 500 units (CDs/DVDs) to 250 units (vinyl).
2. Book Printing Services: Custom book printing including hardcover, softcover, casebound, perfect bound, and saddle stitch bindings. Quantities starting at 250 units.
3. Merchandise and Apparel: Custom merchandise printing including T-shirts, hats, bags, enamel pins, drinkware, and novelty items. One-time product manufacturing.
4. Premium Packaging Services: Deluxe CD and vinyl packaging including boxes, slipcases, clamshells, and custom rigid board packaging with specialty finishes.
5. Standard Printing Services: Bulk printing for LP jackets, inner sleeves, booklets, inserts, posters, stickers, and promotional materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

A to Z Media is a bespoke physical media manufacturer serving the music industry since 1994. The company produces vinyl records (4"-12" formats including colored, picture disc, and shaped variants), CDs/DVDs/Blu-Ray/VHS replication, cassette duplication, custom book printing, merchandise and apparel, plus deluxe packaging solutions with specialty finishes. They offer turnkey packages combining multiple product types and provide end-to-end services from file preflighting through production and shipping.

Product overview

A to Z Media is a bespoke physical media manufacturing company serving the music industry since 1994. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of manufacturing services organized around core product categories: Vinyl Record Pressing (including standard 4" to 12" formats, Tiny Vinyl, and Flexi Discs), CD Replication, Cassette Duplication, Blu-Ray/DVD/VHS Replication, Book Printing Services, Merch/Apparel Printing, Deluxe CD and Vinyl Packaging, and Standard Printing. The company positions itself as a one-stop solution for artists, independent labels, and major labels, offering both individual services and integrated turnkey packages where they can manufacture multiple product types (records, CDs, merchandise, packaging) in single orders ranging from 50 to 100,000+ units.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vinyl Record Pressing

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30 years in business delivering tens of thousands of finished products
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers32 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Solid MerchcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSister company and recommended source for instant ordering of short-run optical media (under 500 units), short-run vinyl (100-200 units), cassettes, and merchandise. A to Z Media refers customers needing quantities below their minimums to Solid Merch.
• BadgeheadsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company offering custom badges and related products as part of the A to Z Media ecosystem.
• MixonicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company providing additional manufacturing capabilities within the A to Z Media group of companies.
• A2IM (American Association of Independent Music)minorOthersIndustry association membership providing networking, advocacy, and resources for independent music companies.
• Music Business AssociationminorOthersIndustry association membership for music industry professionals and companies.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• United Record Pressing: Largest vinyl record pressing plant in the United States, founded in 1949 in Nashville. Directly comparable to A to Z Media on vinyl pressing, lacquer mastering, and serving both indie and major labels.
• Pirates Press: Vinyl, CD, and cassette manufacturer with comparable full-stack packaging and finishing services. Direct competitor to A to Z Media across multiple physical media formats and bespoke premium packaging.
• Third Man Pressing: Vinyl pressing plant owned by Third Man Records (Jack White). Directly comparable boutique-to-mid-scale pressing operation serving indie and major label clients with specialty formats.
• GZ Media: World's largest vinyl record manufacturer based in the Czech Republic. Directly comparable on vinyl pressing scale and capacity, with global supply chain reach similar to A to Z's vendor network.
• Furnace Record Pressing: Independent vinyl pressing plant in Fairfax, Virginia serving indie labels and artists. Comparable boutique-to-mid-scale vinyl pressing capacity and customer profile to A to Z Media.
• Rainbo Records: Long-established vinyl pressing and CD manufacturing plant in Los Angeles. Comparable service breadth across vinyl pressing, CD replication, and packaging for the music industry.
• Sonopress: German-based global manufacturer of CDs, vinyl, and DVDs serving music labels and audiobook publishers. Comparable physical media production capabilities with international scale similar to A to Z Media's global supply chain.
• Optimal Media: German disc and packaging manufacturer producing CDs, vinyl, DVDs, and book-style packaging for the music industry. Comparable full-service physical media offering with similar premium packaging capabilities.
• Discmakers: US-based CD and vinyl manufacturer and distributor serving independent artists and indie labels. Directly comparable target customer segment (indie musicians, small labels) with similar quote-based sales motion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/atozmediainc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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