Vinyl Record Manufacturers Association

09/25/2026

09/17/2026

Catch us at Americana Fest 2026!

https://americanamusic.org/americanafest-lineup/

Americana Music Association

09/08/2026

Next up: VRMA Press Operators Workgroup European Edition.

Our next VRMA Press Operators Workgroup meets on 9 September at 16:00 Central European Time (10:00 AM US Eastern Time). This call is open to all VRMA members and non-members.

RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScINEmTsp1DHWdwUj9CUt-WevTZu2bFJP3w8LwfwyqB7Gf-Aw/viewform

For more information about the Vinyl Record Manufacturers Association, visit vrmagroup.org and sign up for our mailing list.

See you soon!

09/05/2026

We are so grateful for your enthusiasm and participation in our Press Operators Workgroup! Next up: VRMA Press Operators Workgroup European Edition.

Our next VRMA Press Operators Workgroup meets on 9 September at 16:00 Central European Time (10:00 AM US Eastern Time). This call is open to all VRMA members and non-members.

RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScINEmTsp1DHWdwUj9CUt-WevTZu2bFJP3w8LwfwyqB7Gf-Aw/viewform?pli=1

For more information about the Vinyl Record Manufacturers Association, visit vrmagroup.org and sign up for our mailing list.

Collaboration starts here. See you soon.

Vinyl Record Manufacturers Association

08/28/2026

Coming up! Don't miss: Human Touch: Why Physical Music Matters in the Age of AI at Americana Fest 2026 (Americana Music Association).

As AI-generated music rapidly reshapes how songs are created, distributed, and consumed, one question becomes increasingly urgent: what gives music its lasting value?

This panel explores the role of physical formats—vinyl, CDs, and other tangible products—as anchors of authenticity, identity, and economic sustainability in an era where music can be generated instantly and infinitely. While AI lowers barriers to creation, it also raises concerns around originality, artist compensation, and audience connection.

Dustin Blocker (Hand Drawn Records LLC)
Yoli Mara (Welcome to 1979 Industries, LLC)
Michael Greig Thomas (Echo Base)
Joey Luscinski (dualtone)

Friday, September 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Embassy Suites - Meadow D
The Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown
708 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN

Tix: https://americanamusic.org/

08/19/2026

📢 Our next VRMA Press Operators
Workgroup meets on August 26th at 6:00 PM Central US Time. This call is OPEN to all members and nonmembers of the VRMA. 📢

RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwqC6SgLOHwPXslxjb0Y5aLiIFQMqvUMCm6gAyM1wbGB7ldA/viewform

08/19/2026

VRMA Member Elsie Chadwick, Stamper Discs is headed to Making Vinyl Europe 2026. Catch Elsie at Making the Groove: From Master to Pressed Record. More info/tix: makingvinyl.com

Stamper Discs
Vinyl Record Manufacturers Association
Making Vinyl
PHIL Haarlem

08/18/2026

VRMA President Dustin Blocker (Hand Drawn Records & Hand Drawn Pressing) is headed to Making Vinyl Europe 2026!

Catch him co-hosting Making Vinyl & Abbey Road Institute Present: Hey Next Generation Hey You! with Frederic Stader (Music Matters Mastering).

Learn more, get tix: makingvinyl.com

Vinyl Record Manufacturers Association
Making Vinyl
PHIL Haarlem

08/13/2026

Tim Robbins on the physical, analog reality of vinyl records…

Tim Robbins is an Academy Award-winning actor, director, writer, an...

07/16/2026

We are stronger together. The vinyl industry has always been built on collaboration. Whether it's sharing technical knowledge, solving production challenges, or helping the next generation of professionals succeed, VRMA exists to bring the industry together.

Join us for our next session, register now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6aa5xDHvMXqGYeUXmwyG4Mhqw0z07IMOQoOGLp0Zhw-FAzA/viewform

Vinyl Record Manufacturers Association

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