THE VINYL RECORD MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION & MAKING VINYL ANNOUNCES DATA PARTNERSHIP WITH FUTURESOURCE CONSULTING
March 11, 2024 – The Vinyl Record Manufacturing Association & Making Vinyl has announced a new partnership with the UK-based Futuresource Consulting. The market research company will be the official data partner of the Association, producing a Global Vinyl Market Report for the VRMA and the annual Making Vinyl conference. The data will include annual, […]
VRMA SUPPORTS THE NEWLY LAUNCHED INDIE VINYL SALES CHART
The Vinyl Record Manufacturing Association (VRMA) has put the support of the association behind the newly launched Indie Sales Chart. The weekly sales chart is a partnership between StreetPulse, Record Store Day, and HITS Magazine that will track point-of-sale data from independent retailers—currently 200+, with more on the way. The chart was launched in response […]
THE VRMA AND VINYL ALLIANCE RESPOND TO LUMINATE’S NEW REPORTING STARTING DEC. 29TH
“We at the VRMA and the Vinyl Alliance are disappointed with Luminate’s decision to move forward with their new direct reporting method for independent physical retailers starting December 29th. As previously stated we are committed to accurate data and reporting. But with approximately 5% of independent physical retailers currently reporting into the system the data […]
Scottish vinyl pressing plant Seabass Vinyl to begin production in December
Dave and Dominique Harvey are building the first vinyl pressing plant in Scotland. Seabass Vinyl is an ambitious project and they took the time to provide a comprehensive update on how it is progressing as they near the start of production. We first spoke back in July and there was no work even started at […]
Making Vinyl Conference 2023: Haarlem Event Propels Vinyl Industry into a Sustainable and Innovative Future
Haarlem, Netherlands – October 06, 2023 – The Making Vinyl Conference, held in Haarlem, Netherlands, from September 28th to September 29th, 2023, concluded with resounding success, illuminating the path forward for the vinyl record manufacturing industry. Over 50 industry leaders and 250 passionate attendees converged at this influential event, creating a dynamic forum for the […]
Vinyl Revival Extravaganza: Making Vinyl Europe Set to Rock Haarlem with Unprecedented Industry Insights
Haarlem, Netherlands – Sept 01, 2023 – Making Vinyl Europe (www.makingvinyl.com) is all set to take Haarlem by storm on September 28-29, 2023, at the prestigious PHIL venue. This event promises to be the ultimate deep dive into the most remarkable technological comeback of the 21st century. In an era when everyone thought vinyl was […]
Program for Making Vinyl Europe in Haarlem announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Program for Making Vinyl Europe in Haarlem announced B2B Conference on September 28th and 29th kicks off the Haarlem Vinyl Festival – Hot topics and top industry speakers expected Haarlem, Netherlands – Following its US success in early June 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Making Vinyl (https://makingvinyl.com) returns to Europe in Haarlem, the […]
Making Vinyl Announces 2023 Packaging Awards Winners & Runners-Up
Making Vinyl is proud to announce its 2023 Packaging Awards, recognizing stellar vinyl packaging in 12 categories, as a panel of record industry experts selected. The UK band Gorillaz took the top honors in the Best Reissue and Record Art categories. Among the submitters, iam8bit won three awards, including Best in Show, while Warner Music […]
Making Vinyl sets dates for two-day Haarlem edition
The dedicated event for the vinyl record industry is making its debut in The Netherlands on September 28 and 29. During Making Vinyl you can hear international vinyl industry experts provide the latest information about manufacturing, creative packaging, environmentally friendly materials, distribution, and new business opportunities of the most improbable comeback of the 21st century. The […]
IFPI Global Music Report: Global Recorded Music Revenues Grew 9% In 2022
The latest revenue reports from the industry show that physical revenues were up 4%, largely thanks to the continued strength of vinyl sales. Performance rights revenue increased by 8.6% and returned to pre-pandemic levels, while synch income soared by 22.3%. Download the free Global Music Report 2023 – State of the Industry report (English language) here
