Video Duplicating Co. Ltd.(The)

What Video Duplicating Co. Ltd.(The) does

VDC Group Trading Ltd (trading as VDC Group) is a UK-based physical media manufacturer founded in 1989 that produces vinyl records, CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, and UHD (4K Blu-ray) discs for the music, film, TV, and games industries. The company's core technology centres on in-house glass mastering — laser beam recording on glass substrates, electroforming to create nickel stampers, and injection moulding for mass production — conducted in Class 100 clean room environments. Its product portfolio spans 7, 10, and 12-inch vinyl with custom colour and configuration options, optical disc replication across formats, on-body screen and lithographic printing, and end-to-end packaging and fulfilment services including direct-to-consumer distribution.

The company operates a B2B, project-based revenue model with quote-based tiered unit pricing ranging from 100 to 10,000+ units per order, supported by cash-on-delivery or 30-day credit terms. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with direct engagement of record labels, film studios, and broadcasters, complemented by an active presence at industry events such as SXSW, BRIT Awards, Music Week Awards, AIM Awards, Record Store Day, and The Great Escape. Named enterprise customers include BMG, Channel 4, ITV, and Fremantle Media alongside a long tail of independent labels. Operations are anchored at a UK headquarters in London and a North American sales office opened in New York in May 2017, with worldwide shipping capability. Strategic partnerships include Sony DADC for 4K UHD replication and BPI trade association membership for UK recorded music industry access.

Name

Video Duplicating Co. Ltd.(The)

Legal name

VDC Group Trading Ltd

Website

https://vdcgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

VDC Group is a UK-based physical media manufacturer founded in 1989 that produces vinyl, CD, DVD, Blu-ray, and UHD discs — along with packaging and fulfilment — for record labels, film studios, TV broadcasters, and games publishers across Europe and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Optical Disc and Physical Media Manufacturing

NAICS

Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media (334610)

SIC

Magnetic & Optical Recording Media (3695), Phonograph Records & Prerecorded Audio Tapes & Disks (3652)

akta.pro primary industry

Physical Recorded Music Manufacturing (Vinyl/CD/Cassette) (MPAIAAAE)

Keywords

• CD replication services
• Vinyl record pressing
• DVD disc manufacturing
• Blu-ray replication services
• Packaged media production

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Disc Manufacturing Services: One-time project-based manufacturing of CD, DVD, Blu-ray, and UHD discs through duplication and replication processes. Revenue generated per order based on quantity and specifications.
2. Vinyl Pressing Services: Custom vinyl record pressing services with various colour and size options. Pricing varies by format (7", 10", 12") and design complexity.
3. Packaging and Fulfilment: Complete packaging solutions including print services, packaging materials, and direct-to-consumer fulfilment services.
4. Special Packaging and Merchandise: Custom packaging design solutions and merchandise production including decorated cakes for events and promotional items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

VDC Group manufactures and replicates physical media products including vinyl records (7", 10", 12"), CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray, and UHD (4K) discs for record labels, bands, artists, film studios, TV broadcasters, and games publishers. The company also offers in-house CD & DVD glass mastering, on-body disc printing, packaging design, fulfilment services, custom merchandise, and USB flash drives as a complete packaged media solution serving retail, B2B, and direct-to-consumer distribution channels.

Product overview

VDC Group offers a comprehensive suite of packaged media manufacturing and fulfilment services. The core product portfolio centres on disc replication across multiple formats: Vinyl (in 7", 10", and 12" sizes with various colour options), CD, DVD, Blu-ray, and UHD (4K Blu-ray). Supporting services include CD & DVD Glass Mastering (the foundational manufacturing process), On-Body Printing (screen and lithographic disc printing), and Packaging & Fulfilment. Additional offerings include USB Flash Drives and Merchandise production. The company operates as a one-stop solution serving the music, film, TV, games, and entertainment industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vinyl Pressing Vinyl record pressing service producing records in 7", 10", and 12" sizes with custom configurations including coloured records, half/half splits, colour-in-colour designs, and three-colour records. Targeted at record labels, artists, and bands.
• CD Duplication & Replication CD disc duplication and replication services for music, data, and video content, including in-house glass mastering capabilities. Targeted at record labels, artists, and corporate clients.
• DVD Duplication & Replication DVD disc duplication and replication services for video content and data distribution. Targeted at film studios, TV broadcasters, games publishers, and corporate clients.
• Blu-Ray Replication Blu-ray disc replication services for high-definition video content. Targeted at film studios, TV broadcasters, and games publishers.
• UHD Replication Ultra HD (4K) Blu-ray replication services delivered through a partnership with Sony DADC. Targeted at film studios and home entertainment publishers.
• CD & DVD Glass Mastering Standalone glass mastering service converting client pre-mastered disc or tape to a glass master from which stampers are created, performed in a class 100 clean room environment using laser beam recording and electroforming. Targeted at clients requiring stamper preparation for optical disc replication.
• Packaging and Fulfilment Comprehensive packaging design solutions and order fulfilment services for physical media products, including direct-to-consumer fulfilment support. Targeted at record labels, publishers, and corporate clients.
• Print & Packaging Services Printing and packaging services including on-body disc printing via screen and lithographic methods, and paper parts procurement such as booklets and inlays. Targeted at media producers requiring physical packaging components.
• Special Packaging Custom and specialty packaging solutions for media products, including bespoke packaging design. Targeted at clients requiring premium or custom packaging for their physical media releases.
• USB Flash Drives USB flash drive manufacturing and custom branding services offered as an alternative physical distribution medium to optical discs. Targeted at music, film, and corporate clients.
• Merchandise Custom merchandise production including decorated cakes and promotional items for events and marketing campaigns. Targeted at record labels, artists, and corporate clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Manufacturing vinyl and CDs to the music industry for over 30 years

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BPI (British Phonographic Industry)minorOthers · 31 January 2017VDC Group became a member of the BPI, the trade association representing British record labels and the UK recorded music industry.
• Sony DADCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVDC Group is a Sony DADC Partner. New partners deliver enhanced services to the UK home entertainment market. The partnership includes 4K Ultra HD replication services and joint participation at Music Week Awards.
• A2IMminorOthersVDC Group attends A2IM Indie Week annually, meeting the independent music community and potential clients in the US market.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VDCGroup_UK
• Facebookfacebook.com/VDC-Group-1666987996919479
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vdc-group-trading-limited

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Investors

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Investments

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