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Vinyl thrives at United Record Pressing as the nation’s oldest record maker plays a familiar tune

AP visits United, showcasing the nexus of old and new vinyl expertise and tech within our compound.

CEO Mark Michaels listening to a vinyl record with headphones on

Nashville’s United Record Pressing Celebrates 75 Years

United Record Pressing, America’s oldest vinyl record pressing plant, is celebrating 75 years in business.

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United Record Pressing Marks 75 Years of Vinyl Manufacturing

Talking with owner Mark Michaels and musician Jeffrey Novak about the past, present and future of the venerable business.

Front of United Record Pressing building

Provisions: United Record Pressing

URP owner Mark Michaels speaks on the history of record pressing and the importance of tactile experience in art and music.

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How This Vinyl Pressing Plant Made It To a Major Milestone

Nashville’s United Record Pressing will mark 75 years this fall with a special celebration.

United Record Pressing employee separating a metal stamper from a metal mother in plating shop

As Nashville’s United Record Pressing Celebrates 75 Years, a Look Back at 15 Essential Vinyl Pressings

To celebrate Nashville’s United Record Pressing’s 75 years of vinyl pressing, a look at some of the company’s essential projects.

Black and white photograph of John Dunn and Ozell Simpkins at the historic United Record Pressing plant

Artists are all-in on vinyl. See how records are made in 2024.

Washington Post journalist Rachel Lerman dives deep into the intricate and innovative processes of contemporary vinyl manufacturing at URP, from when music is submitted to when the records are ready to ship.

How major retailers and Covid-era nostalgia helped revive the vinyl records industry

CNBC journalist Andrea Day speaks with URP owner Mark Michaels on being a power player in the multi-billion dollar vinyl record resurgence and how the creative ecosystem in Nashville has buoyed the rise.

Mark Michaels with United Record Pressing worker holding 12" record

As Sales Soar, Vinyl Record Plant in Nashville Plans Expansion

Comeback of Vinyl Record Sales Prompts United Record Pressing To Expand Manufacturing Facility.

URP employee examines test pressing

United Record Pressing Announces Expansion

The new $10.8 million expansion project is set to create more than 200 additional jobs.

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Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce URP to Expand Manufacturing Operations in Davidson County

North America’s largest vinyl record manufacturer investing nearly $11 million in the expansion.

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Can Tennessee Solve America’s Vinyl Shortage?

With a growing number of pressing plants, and other vital advantages, the state is now the vinyl hub of the U.S.

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Zootopia: Grassmere Shows Potential As Nashville’s Next Music Nabe

Colt Ford’s Average Joes joins United Record Pressing, other music business firms in Grassmere area near Nashville Zoo.

Colt Ford headshot

American Success Story: Manufacturing Vinyl Records

Nashville’s own, United Record Pressing expands workforce due to the rising demand for vinyl records.

Record cutting machine

Al Roker: Vinyl Is Back

TODAY’s Al Roker explores the resurgence of vinyl records by visiting a Nashville record pressing plant.

Al Roker interviews Third Man Records

Nashville Record Pressing Plant is Said to Be Expanding

United Record Pressing plant in Nashville, known for pressing iconic albums, is expanding to meet rising vinyl demand.

Boxes of Elvis Presley records

How a Vinyl Record is Made

Vinyl records are making a big scratch again. CNET walks you through the steps it takes to make one.

David Bowie record

The Persistence of Vinyl

A resurgence in vinyl popularity among the younger generation has propelled this Nashville business to significant growth.

Grooves of a blue and rec record

America’s Largest Record Plant Expands Thanks to Vinyl Boom

Vinyl obviously isn’t going anywhere any time soon… but did it ever?

United Record Pressing plant exterior

Vinyl’s sonic perfection finds new fans in digital age

Amidst the digital era, vinyl records are gaining popularity again, as enthusiasts seek the sonic quality they offer.

Stack of records including Elvis Costello

Groove me, baby

From The Beatles’ first 45s to Jack White’s latest, one Nashville firm continues to leave its imprint on music history.

United Record Pressing employee gives a facility tour

Vinyl Records: Old Sound Is New Again

It’s Music City. So where else would you expect to find the biggest vinyl record pressing plant?

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Still Groovy: After more than 40 years

After more than 40 years, vinyl records still rule at Nashville’s United Record Pressing plant.

Chris Ashworth of United Record Pressing holding a 45