What Record Technology does

Record Technology, Inc. (RTI) is a privately held, end-to-end vinyl record pressing manufacturer founded in 1972 and headquartered at a single facility in Camarillo, California. The company's core capability is integrated in-house production: it accepts lacquer masters or DMM coppers, performs electroplating (one-step, two-step, or three-step processing to produce stampers), presses 12-inch records in either standard 140g or premium HQ-180 180g weight, runs test pressings, offers colored vinyl customization (standard colors, custom PMS-matched colors, and Hi-Melt/Hi-Dispersion swirl/marble/smoke effects), and completes packaging (jackets, inserts, sticker application, sequential numbering, shrink wrap) and shipping coordination. RTI explicitly does not press 7-inch or 10-inch records domestically, though it offers plating services for those formats on an export-only basis.

The business operates a sales-led, quote-based go-to-market model: customers initiate orders via phone, email, or a website contact form, supply all components (lacquers, labels, jackets, inserts, stickers) before scheduling, and pay 50% upfront with final billing reconciled to actual production quantity (within ±10% of ordered volume). Standard turnaround is 4-6 weeks from receipt of all components, on a first-come, first-served basis. Pricing is transaction-based per unit with tiered options across weight, color, and packaging, plus add-on fees for additional stampers, custom color matching, and shipping changes. California 7.25% use tax applies to metal processing.

RTI's primary customers are record labels and independent artists releasing albums, EPs, and singles, with audiophiles and music enthusiasts served through limited-edition and premium audiophile runs. Distribution is direct: finished goods ship FOB Camarillo via UPS Ground or customer-arranged carrier, including international destinations classified under HS No. 8523.80.1000. RTI positions itself as a 'World Class Audiophile Record Pressing Facility' and relies on more than 50 years of brand reputation rather than digital marketing or partnerships to drive demand.

Name

Record Technology

Legal name

Record Technology, Inc.

Website

https://recordtech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Camarillo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Vinyl Record Pressing Services: One-time transaction-based revenue from vinyl record pressing, including plating, pressing, and packaging services. Customers pay 50% upfront with final billing based on actual quantity produced (plus or minus 10% of ordered quantity).

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Core offering

Record Technology, Inc. (RTI) is a world-class audiophile vinyl record pressing facility that provides end-to-end 12-inch vinyl record manufacturing services. The company offers in-house plating (one-step, two-step, and three-step processing), test pressings, standard 140g and HQ-180 180g pressing, colored vinyl options with custom PMS matching and swirl/marble/smoke effects, custom packaging, and shipping coordination for record labels, independent artists, and audiophile clients.

Product overview

Record Technology, Inc. (RTI) is a world-class audiophile vinyl record pressing facility offering end-to-end manufacturing services from plating through packaging and shipping. The core offering consists of plating services (One-Step, Two-Step, and Three-Step processing) that produce stampers used to press 12-inch records in either Standard Weight (140g) or HQ-180 (180g) formats. Customers can add colored vinyl options (standard colors, custom PMS-matched colors, or Hi-Melt/Hi-Dispersion swirl/marble effects), additional stampers for high-volume runs, test pressings for quality verification, custom or stock packaging components, and shipping services. RTI specializes in 12-inch records only and does not press 7-inch or 10-inch records. Turnaround time is approximately 4-6 weeks from receipt of all components.

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Products and services

• Plating Services Metal processing services for vinyl record production, including One-Step Processing (produces Convert stamper), Two-Step Processing (produces Mother and Convert stampers), and Three-Step Processing (produces Master/Father and Mother stampers). Lacquers or DMM coppers are processed through the in-house plating facility to create stampers used for pressing records. Intended for record labels and artists requiring stamper production for vinyl manufacturing.
• Standard Weight Pressings (140g) 12-inch vinyl record pressings at standard weight of 140 grams, including poly dust sleeve and master shipping cartons (50 records max per carton). Requires 1 set of stampers per 1,000 records. Intended for record labels and independent artists producing standard vinyl releases.
• HQ-180 Pressings (180g) 12-inch vinyl record pressings at high-quality 180 gram weight, including European-style poly bag or shrink wrap and master shipping cartons (40 records max per carton). Requires 1 set of stampers per 500 records. Intended for audiophile-grade and premium vinyl release production.
• Test Pressings Quality verification pressing service offered before full production. Standard Weight includes 5 copies (up to 15 additional); HQ-180 includes 10 copies (up to 10 additional). Includes RTI logo center labels, RTI logo rice paper sleeves, and plain solid white gloss jacket. Intended for record labels and artists to confirm quality prior to full run.
• Colored Vinyl Options Vinyl color customization options including Standard Colors (Red, Yellow, Orange, Blue, Green, Clear), Custom Colors (any mixture of more than one color), Custom PMS color matching, and Hi-Melt/Hi-Dispersion effects (Swirl, Marble, Smoke). Additional charges apply; samples available upon request. Intended for record labels and artists seeking distinctive, limited-edition colored vinyl pressings.
• Packaging Services Custom and stock packaging components including unprinted solid white jackets, white with center hole, or black with center hole jackets. Additional fees apply for inserts, onserts, sticker application, sequential numbering, and sleeve-only orders. Shrink wrap (loose or tight) and European-style poly bag options available. Intended for record labels and artists requiring full-service packaging.
• Shipping Services Finished product shipping coordination via UPS Ground or customer-chosen carrier, FOB Camarillo, CA. International shipping classified under HS No. 8523.80.1000. Drop shipments and changes to shipping instructions subject to additional fees. Intended for record labels and artists requiring direct-to-distributor or international shipping logistics.

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Direct peers

• Quality Record Pressings: Audiophile-focused US vinyl pressing plant emphasizing premium quality and heavyweight pressings. Closely comparable to RTI's audiophile positioning and HQ-180 offering.
• Pirates Press: Multi-location US vinyl pressing operation serving indie labels and major releases. Overlaps with RTI on LP pressing, color vinyl, and packaging services for similar customers.
• Cascade Record Pressing: Oregon-based vinyl pressing plant offering custom LP manufacturing with plating and packaging. Competes for the same indie label and audiophile customer base.
• United Record Pressing: Long-established US vinyl pressing plant based in Nashville, TN, founded in 1949. Offers end-to-end vinyl LP manufacturing serving record labels and artists — the closest US-scale analogue to RTI's core service.
• Furnace Record Pressing: Fairfax, VA-based vinyl pressing plant offering LP manufacturing with plating and packaging services. Directly comparable in operating model and target customers.
• Archer Record Pressing: Detroit, MI-based vinyl pressing facility operating modern pressing lines for indie labels and artists. Competes with RTI for the same audiophile and indie LP customer segment.
• Gotta Groove Records: Cleveland, OH-based vinyl record pressing plant offering custom LP pressing with color, weight, and packaging options. Directly comparable in service mix and customer base.

Emerging players

• Third Man Pressing: In-house pressing operation of Third Man Records in Detroit. Overlaps with RTI on LP pressing and color vinyl, though it primarily serves its own label and a curated set of partner releases.

Regional players

• MPO International: Major French vinyl record manufacturer serving global labels. Comparable in end-to-end LP manufacturing capability but at significantly larger scale and geographic reach than RTI.
• Pallas Records: One of Europe's largest vinyl pressing plants based in Germany. Operates at materially larger scale than RTI but competes for international audiophile and label business, especially via export.

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Customer concentration

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