What Rollercoaster Records does

Rollercoaster Records Ltd is a UK-based, privately held specialist record label and direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer focused on the preservation and reissue of 1950s and 1960s rock and roll, rockabilly, and related vintage music genres. The company operates its own proprietary Rollercoaster Records label, which holds rights to an extensive catalog of original hit recordings featuring artists such as Gene Vincent, Buddy Holly, The Crickets, Cliff Richard, Bill Haley & His Comets, Carl Perkins, and Link Wray, including previously unissued tracks and high-fidelity remastered releases. Its product portfolio spans vinyl records (33rpm LPs, 45rpm EPs/singles, and 78rpm 10-inch records), CDs (including multi-disc Bear Family box sets), DVDs, VHS videos, books and music-related publications, memorabilia (posters, lobby cards, collectibles), and accessories such as sleeves and 45rpm adaptors.

The company runs its e-commerce operations on the osCommerce platform at rollercoasterrecords.com, offering unit-priced goods (CDs £5-£12, vinyl LPs £10-£25, books £3-£22) with UK flat-rate shipping (£3.00) and international airmail/courier fulfillment, supported by PayPal checkout and account registration for promotional offers. A US subsidiary, Rollercoaster Records LLC, operates from Clovis, New Mexico, handling North American distribution and US-sourced content, and the company maintains a licensing business for its original recordings used in CD compilations, film soundtracks, and documentaries, negotiated individually through director John Beecher. The company is controlled by directors JC Beecher, S Beecher, and JI Allison, with no external investment, funding rounds, or parent company disclosed; revenue figures are not publicly available.

Name

Rollercoaster Records

Legal name

Rollercoaster Records Ltd

Website

https://rollercoasterrecords.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rollercoaster Records is a UK-based specialist record label and e-commerce retailer that reissues 1950s-60s rock and roll, rockabilly, and vintage music on vinyl, CD, DVD, and book formats for collectors and historians, with a US subsidiary in New Mexico and licensing of original recordings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Stroud

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Physical Music Sales: Sale of vinyl records (45rpm singles, 78rpm, 33rpm LPs, 10-inch records), CDs, and music compilations across various genres including rock and roll, rockabilly, country, jazz, blues, and skiffle
2. Books and Publications: Sale of music-related books, biographies, and reference publications about artists from the 1950s and 1960s era
3. Licensing Royalties: Licensing original recordings for use on CD compilations, film soundtracks and other uses. The company maintains an extensive catalog of original hit recordings that can be licensed to third parties for various media projects
4. Memorabilia and Accessories: Sale of music memorabilia, posters, record sleeves, 45rpm adaptors (spiders), and other collectible accessories

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Rollercoaster Records Ltd is a UK-based specialist record label and e-commerce retailer that sells reissues of 1950s and 1960s rock and roll, rockabilly, and vintage music on vinyl, CD, DVD, and VHS formats. The company also publishes music-related books, sells memorabilia and record accessories, and licenses original recordings for use in compilations, film soundtracks, and other media projects. Operating through their own online storefront (rollercoasterrecords.com) powered by osCommerce, the company ships globally and maintains a US subsidiary for North American market operations.

Product overview

Rollercoaster Records is a specialist record label and e-commerce platform dedicated to preserving and reissuing 1950s and 1960s rock'n'roll music. The company operates as a multi-format music retailer offering vinyl records (including 33rpm LPs, 45rpm singles/EPs, and 78rpm 10-inch records), CDs, DVDs, VHS videos, books, memorabilia, and record accessories. Their product portfolio centers on the Rollercoaster Records label brand for their own releases, while also distributing products from partner labels such as Bear Family. The business provides licensing services for their catalog recordings for use in compilations, film soundtracks, and other media projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rollercoaster Vinyl: Vinyl records including 33rpm LPs, 45rpm EPs, 45rpm singles, and 78rpm records
• Rollercoaster Records LLC

Products and services

• Rollercoaster Vinyl Records Specialist re-issues of 1950s and 1960s rock 'n' roll vinyl singles, EPs, and LPs across multiple formats including 33rpm LPs, 45rpm singles/EPs, and 78rpm 10-inch records. Targeted at vintage music collectors and enthusiasts.
• Rollercoaster Label CDs CD releases from the Rollercoaster label featuring classic rock 'n' roll, rockabilly, and country music artists from the 1950s and 1960s era.
• CD Box Sets Multi-disc CD box sets from Rollercoaster and Bear Family labels featuring comprehensive artist compilations and rare recordings.
• DVDs DVD releases featuring music documentaries, performances, and archival video content related to classic rock and roll.
• VHS Rollercoaster Videos VHS video releases from Rollercoaster featuring vintage performances and archival footage.
• Books and Publications Music-related books, biographies, and publications including titles about rock 'n' roll history and artist memoirs.
• Memorabilia Music memorabilia including posters, lobby cards, and collectible items related to classic rock 'n' roll artists.
• Pre-recorded and Blank Tapes Pre-recorded audio cassettes and blank tape media for audio recording.
• Music Licensing Services Licensing of original recordings from the 1950s and 1960s catalog for use in CD compilations, film soundtracks, documentaries, and other media projects. Licensing fees negotiated individually; contact John Beecher for licensing details.

Quantifiable outcome

• First ever ten-inch/25cm vinyl LP release for artists like Cliff Richard & The Drifters
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rollercoaster Records LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS-based subsidiary company established to expand Rollercoaster's presence in North America. Based in Clovis, New Mexico, this associate company handles US market operations and will feature both material licensed from Rollercoaster UK and material sourced from US labels and producers. Headed by Liz Eisenbraun.
• PayPalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPayment processing partner for the Rollercoaster Records online store. Customers can use PayPal for checkout transactions on the e-commerce platform.
• Clovis Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Clovis Chamber of Commerce for the Clovis Music Festival and related activities in New Mexico. The festival was revitalized in 2005 by the CCC director Liz Eisenbraun and has become a high-profile event.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Real Gone Music: US-based reissue label focused on rock, soul, country, and pop catalog from the 1960s-80s. Comparable specialist positioning with physical-format emphasis and similar collector-grade audience.
• Acrobat Music: UK reissue label producing vintage rock, pop, jazz, and blues compilations on CD. Overlapping catalog strategy and similar focus on the specialist collector buyer.
• Bear Family Records: German specialist reissue label focused on vintage rockabilly, country, rock'n'roll, and 1950s-60s archival releases. Bear Family is explicitly mentioned as a partner label whose box sets Rollercoaster distributes, and it competes directly for the same collector audience with multi-disc comprehensive artist compilations.
• Omnivore Recordings: US reissue label with eclectic vintage catalog spanning rock, soul, country, and pop. Comparable specialist reissue focus with physical-format emphasis and collector positioning.
• Jasmine Records: UK reissue label specializing in vintage rock'n'roll, pop, and 1950s-60s catalog across CD and vinyl. Closely comparable niche focus, similar direct-mail and e-commerce distribution, and overlapping artist roster with Rollercoaster.
• Soul Jazz Records: UK-based independent label and reissue specialist covering vintage reggae, soul, funk, and rock'n'roll. Comparable niche catalog focus with vinyl and CD reissues targeted at dedicated collectors.
• Ace Records (UK): UK-based specialist reissue label with deep catalog in vintage rhythm & blues, rock'n'roll, and soul. Targets the same dedicated collector segment as Rollercoaster and operates a comparable direct-to-consumer mail-order and online retail model for physical formats.
• Westside Records UK: UK vintage music reissue label covering rock'n'roll, blues, and related genres. Directly comparable niche catalog and similar physical-format mail-order/online retail operations.

Broad incumbents

• Cherry Red Records: Larger UK independent label with a significant reissue division covering vintage rock, punk, and post-punk catalog. Operates across broader genres than Rollercoaster but competes for the same physical-format collector spend.
• Varese Sarabande: US-based reissue label with a broader catalog spanning soundtracks, vintage rock, and pop. Larger and more diversified than Rollercoaster but overlaps in physical-format reissues of archival material.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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