What Record Industry does

Record Industry BV, headquartered in Haarlem, Netherlands, operates one of the world's largest and most automated vinyl record pressing plants, tracing its lineage to Artone Pressing established in 1958. The company runs 43 hydraulic presses with a daily capacity of 40,000 to 60,000 records in 7", 10", and 12" formats across black, coloured, recycled, and bio-vinyl inputs. Its vertically integrated one-stop-shop model bundles audio cutting (DMM and lacquer), galvanic stamper creation, pressing, offset printing, UV print, laser etching, sleeve and gatefold packaging, and specialty custom work, supported by an in-house mastering studio branded Artone Studio. Galvinic metal parts are archived for a minimum of five years to ease re-press ordering.

The business model is direct-to-customer B2B manufacturing priced per 200-unit package, ranging from approximately €996 for an entry-level 12" Old Skool White Label to €3,057 for a 12" DBL Gatefold, with prices quoted ex-VAT and ex-transport. Customers include major and independent record labels (Season Of Mist, Third Man Records, The Electric Recording Co.), established artists (Billie Eilish, Brad Mehldau, Gregory Porter), and indie artists worldwide, with a regional representative covering Spain and Portugal. Lead times run 8 to 12 weeks for finished orders and 3 weeks for test pressings, with no tiered fast-lane service. Marketing relies on the company's Vinyl Calculator self-serve quoting tool, industry partnerships (Haarlem Vinyl Festival, Record Store Day), the Passion For Vinyl book series co-published with Robert Haagsma, and earned media including Monocle Magazine. Since January 2024, all pressing is powered by 100% solar electricity, and the firm holds ISCC certification for bio-vinyl and FSC certification for board sourcing, positioning sustainability as a core commercial differentiator alongside scale.

Name

Record Industry

Legal name

Record Industry BV

Website

https://recordindustry.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vinyl Record Manufacturing

NAICS

Record Production and Distribution (51225), Other Sound Recording Industries (512290)

SIC

Phonograph Records & Prerecorded Audio Tapes & Disks (3652)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Audio Engineering Services (Tracking, Mixing, Mastering) (MPAIAHAD)

Keywords

• Vinyl record pressing
• Audio mastering services
• Print and packaging
• Vinyl manufacturing
• Music production services

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vinyl Record Manufacturing: One-time manufacturing service for vinyl records. Pricing per unit based on format (7", 10", 12"), weight, color, and packaging options. Minimum order 200 units. Prices range from approximately €996 to €3,057 per package depending on specifications.
2. Audio Mastering Services: Cutting on DMM or lacquer, galvanic development for metal stamper creation, corrective mastering and pre-mastering services included with production.
3. Print and Packaging: Printing services for sleeves, inserts, labels, and packaging materials. Minimum 250 units for most print orders, 500 for labels/stickers/special print.
4. Specialty Products: Custom packaging, laser etching, UV printing, coloured vinyl, gatefold options, and other specialty vinyl products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Record Industry manufactures vinyl records (7", 10", 12" in black, coloured, recycled, and bio-vinyl formats) on 43 hydraulic presses with a daily capacity of 40,000 to 60,000 records. The company provides an integrated one-stop production service covering audio mastering and cutting (DMM/lacquer), galvanic stamper creation, automated pressing, offset/UV printing, laser etching, and full packaging assembly including sleeves, inserts, gatefolds, and custom boxes.

Product overview

Record Industry is a vinyl record manufacturing plant offering an integrated suite of services for producing vinyl records. The core offering is vinyl pressing (7", 10", and 12" formats in black and coloured vinyl), complemented by Artone Studio for audio mastering and cutting, and galvanic services for mold/stamper creation. The company provides printing and packaging services including sleeves, gatefolds, inserts, and custom packaging solutions. Special products include laser-etched vinyl, UV print on vinyl, and coloured vinyl in transparent and opaque options. The Vinyl Calculator serves as the primary customer-facing ordering platform for configuration and quotes. Sustainability offerings include 100% recycled coloured vinyl and bio-vinyl alternatives, produced using FSC-certified cardboard and solar power. With 43 presses and a daily capacity of 40,000 to 60,000 records, the company positions itself as a one-stop shop for record labels and artists seeking vinyl production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Artone Studio: In-house mastering and recording studio operated by Record Industry for audio cutting and production

Products and services

• Vinyl Record Manufacturing Core vinyl pressing service producing 7", 10", and 12" records in black and coloured vinyl with a daily capacity of 40,000 to 60,000 records across 43 hydraulic presses. Includes audio cutting on DMM or lacquer, galvanic development, and test pressings.
• Artone Studio Audio Mastering In-house audio mastering and cutting studio service providing audio processing, cutting on DMM or lacquer, corrective mastering, and pre-mastering services integrated with vinyl pressing operations.
• Print and Packaging Services
• Special: Lasered Vinyl
• Special: UV Print on Vinyl
• Special: Coloured Vinyl
• Special: Custom Packaging
• 100% Recycled Coloured Vinyl Sustainable coloured vinyl option made from 100% recycled material. Each pressing produces a unique, surprising colour. Available at the same price as standard black vinyl.
• Bio-vinyl Sustainable vinyl alternative that reduces the carbon footprint of records without compromising audio quality. ISCC certified.
• Galvanic Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,000 to 60,000 records produced per day
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, notable, regional and minor.

• WeimacoreTechnology or Integration · 22 March 2025Weima's shredding technology enables Record Industry's 100% recycled coloured vinyl production. This sustainable solution processes vinyl waste into reusable material for new coloured vinyl pressings, each producing unique colours.
• Passion For Vinyl (Robert Haagsma)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2023Co-publishing vinyl culture book series featuring interviews with music legends including Gregory Porter, Gilles Peterson, Ben Blackwell, and others. Three volumes published.
• Haarlem Vinyl FestivalflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 September 2023Founding partner of the world's first multi-day festival entirely dedicated to vinyl culture. Record Industry offers guided tours of the factory during the festival and collaborates on programming.
• DeWolffnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Music collaboration for world record studio-to-store vinyl production. DeWolff recorded direct-to-disc with 6-piece band while Record Industry pressed and delivered finished records to stores within 4 hours.
• Artone StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn-house mastering studio providing audio recording and mastering services for vinyl production. Located at same facility, enables complete one-stop production from recording to finished vinyl.
• Record Industry Spain (Yann Zervos)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional representative for Spain and Portugal handling sales inquiries, orders, and customer support for the Iberian market.
• Buma Music AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership developing 'Vinyl in de klas' curriculum for Dutch secondary schools, teaching vinyl production, history, and collecting culture as part of music and CKV education.
• Monocle MagazinenotableGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured in Monocle Magazine's December issue about Music Entrepreneurs, highlighting Record Industry as passionate entrepreneurs in the vinyl industry.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• GZ Media: Czech Republic-based GZ Media is the world's largest vinyl pressing plant, producing records for major and independent labels globally. Direct head-to-head competitor on capacity, quality, and end-to-end vinyl production services.
• Pirates Press: US-based vinyl pressing plant offering 7"/10"/12" pressing plus full packaging, with a strong specialty/colored vinyl focus. Closely comparable business model targeting indie labels and bands, including deluxe/limited-edition releases.
• United Record Pressing: Long-running US vinyl pressing plant with broad catalog across black and colored vinyl. Comparable in serving major and indie labels across standard and specialty SKUs, with in-house mastering and plating services.
• Pallas Records: German vinyl pressing plant offering mastering, cutting, pressing, and packaging as a vertically integrated suite. Direct competitor in the European premium/specialty vinyl segment with similar customer base.
• MPO (Music Printing Operations): France-based one of the largest European vinyl and CD manufacturers with integrated pressing, printing, and packaging. Closely comparable scale and European geographic overlap, serving many of the same European label customers.
• Optimal Media: Germany-based media manufacturer producing vinyl, CDs, and DVDs with integrated printing and packaging. Comparable full-service offering serving European record labels and similar specialty product capabilities.
• Furnace Record Pressing: US-based vinyl pressing plant offering 7"/10"/12" formats with in-house mastering and plating. Direct competitor for North American indie and mid-tier label volume with comparable specialty and standard product mix.
• A to Z Media: Czech Republic vinyl and CD pressing plant serving European labels. Competes head-to-head on price and lead time for standard and colored vinyl pressings in the same geography as Record Industry.
• Gotta Groove Records: Cleveland-based vinyl pressing plant serving indie labels and artists. Comparable service model with cutting, plating, pressing, and packaging, targeting a similar indie-to-mid-tier label customer profile.
• Archer Record Pressing: Detroit-based vinyl pressing plant operating multiple record presses with a focus on quality and customer service. Direct competitor for North American indie label volume with comparable specialty and standard vinyl offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=J6VfIn862Ho
• Instagraminstagram.com/artone_studio

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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