URP’s Step-by-Step Process of Crafting Vinyl Records Few artifacts in the world of music combine artistry and craftsmanship as beautifully as vinyl records. At United Record Pressing (URP), we take immense pride in preserving the tradition of vinyl while pushing its boundaries through innovation, precision, and sustainability. For more than 75 years, URP has been […]
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URP Introduces Bio-Vinyl: A Sustainable Alternative to Traditional Vinyl Nashville, TN, March 6, 2025 – United Record Pressing (URP), a global leader in vinyl manufacturing, has announced the availability of Bio-Vinyl, an innovative new material that replaces a large portion of fossil-based components with renewable resources, such as recycled cooking oils and plant residues. Bio-Vinyl
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Vinyl records are enduring icons of music culture. They represent artistry, timelessness, and a tactile listening experience. But as the world shifts its focus to sustainability, it’s essential to reimagine how we create these beloved records. Enter Bio-Vinyl—a groundbreaking, sustainable alternative to traditional vinyl records. Harnessing renewable and recycled materials, Bio-Vinyl is paving the way
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URP Elevates Vinyl Record Customer Experience and Operational Excellence in 2025 Nashville, TN February 4, 2025 – United Record Pressing (URP), a global leader in vinyl manufacturing, is pleased to announce a series of key leadership updates that strengthen its dedication to customer intimacy and operational excellence, ensuring an even higher level of service to
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The Benefits of Local Distribution and Why It Matters Choosing the right vinyl manufacturer is an important step for not just major labels but independent labels, record retailers, and artists. Choosing a locally produced vinyl manufacturer has many benefits, including impacts on cost, quality, and even the personalization of your project. Here’s a step-by-step guide
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A Comprehensive Checklist for Selecting the Right Vinyl Record Manufacturer Vinyl records aren’t just objects —they’re markers of cultural moments, physical documents of musical and lyrical ideas, and opinion-shapers. Each record carries the story of an artist, a label, and the fans who love them. For artist teams and manufacturing decision-makers, ensuring these stories unfold
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URP Launches New Campaign: “America’s Original Record Pressing Company – Re-engineered for Today’s Music World” United Record Pressing took an important step last week by hosting a marketing and video crew for a full day of filming all in-house processes, capturing the rich history and quality-supporting innovations that are usually hidden, bustling behind closed doors.
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Why It Is Important to Labels and Artists As the world turns its focus to sustainable practices, the vinyl record industry is making strides in reducing its environmental impact. United Record Pressing stands at the forefront of this movement, proudly holding the Sony Green Partner Certification (2023). As the only pressing plant in North America
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As an independent artist, the journey from recording studio to vinyl pressing is filled with crucial steps that contribute to the final sound of your record. One of these critical steps is the test pressing review. This is where you ensure that your vinyl pressings’ audio quality and fidelity meet the highest standards. A listening
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As we commemorate our 75th anniversary at United Record Pressing (URP), we are filled with pride in this remarkable milestone and excitement about our future together. Our 2024 campaign theme, “Pressing Forward,” encapsulates our commitment to a rich history while embracing innovation and future growth. This year, we are eager to share news, events, and activities to
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