How to press records using eco-friendly “Green” vinyl
We all love vinyl, but there is no escaping the fact that records are made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and, therefore, have a lasting carbon footprint. Greenpeace says that PVC. Continue reading
Record Store Day sets 2024 date
The next Record Store Day will be on Saturday, April 20th. “Be sure to save that date on your calendars for the largest single-day music event in the world, taking. Continue reading
Qrates has struggled to fulfill vinyl orders since July
Qrates, which many artists and indie labels have used to release vinyl records based on consumer demand, is struggling to fulfill orders and has stopped accepting new projects. Qrates offers. Continue reading
Guide to Vinyl vs. CDs: Which Sounds Better
When it comes to physical music sales, there are just a few options – vinyl, CDs, and., as a novelty, cassettes. Which is one is best? by Tony van Veen,. Continue reading
Vinyl trades call Billboard chart change ‘abdication of responsibility’
Two top vinyl manufacturing trade groups have joined a coalition of independent music stores in opposing the December 29th launch of changes in how sales of physical goods (vinyl, CDs,. Continue reading
Luminate claims ‘consensus’ but Indies still want delay in Billboard Chart sales data changes
Luminate will proceed with changes in how it counts physical sales from independent music stores used to calculate the Billboard Charts despite significant pushback from the independent community. Yesterday, Luminate. Continue reading
Bandcamp adds ‘Discover’ – a new way to shop for indie music and merch
Bandcamp has added Discover, a new way to search for vinyl, CDs, cassettes, and merchandise on the popular Indie platform. The update is the first since a messy late September. Continue reading
Luminate, Billboard track sales of only 5% of stores that sell vinyl
Changes scheduled for January in how store sales of vinyl, CDs, and cassettes are measured by Luminate. the company whose data makes up the Billboard Charts has ignited controversy and. Continue reading
Record Store Day launches RSD MRKT online music marketplace
The Record Store Day team has brought together record stores from around the country to create RSD MRKT, a 24/7/365 marketplace to buy special releases while still supporting an independent. Continue reading
Vinyl industry opposes ‘dramatic’ shift in music store sales reporting
The Vinyl Record Manufacturing Association (VRMA) and the Vinyl Alliance have joined forces to oppose Luminate and Billboard’s upcoming changes to how music sales are calculated from independent retailers. Data. Continue reading
How and where to sell and distribute CDs
Physical music distribution options continue to dwindle as CD baby announces the closing of their warehouse. Fortunately, this guide provides a few more options for musicians of any level. by. Continue reading
