Already in September 2021, when sales numbers surpassed last year, it became clear that this would be another great year for vinyl records in the U.S. But the final results for 2021 excel all expectations. According to the U.S. Year-End…
Cancelled: Meet & GreetNew date will be announced as soon as possible
In our digital world vinyl records achieved the impossible – they are thriving. The goal of the Vinyl Alliance is to make sure that this boom is not a fad. If you want to keep vinyl records in rotation, come…
Cancelled: Member Meeting 2022Online meeting instead
New Forum App for MembersAvailable on Android, soon on iOS
Our main mission is to further communication across the supply chain in our industry. Our newly launched forum app makes it easy for members to introduce themselves, start discussions and share insights. Download VA-App for Android on Google Play iOS…
PlastChem joins Vinyl AllianceProducer of high quality granules for vinyl records
In the long and complex record value chain PlastChem operates at the beginning. The dutch company produces high quality granules that pressing plants worldwide use for pressing vinyl records. They have been in the market for over 15 years and…
Supersense joins Vinyl AllianceAnalog concept store and Phonocut inventors
We are excited to welcome Supersense to our alliance. This analog concept store and manufactory is located in the heart of Vienna. It is a unique place for researching, celebrating and connecting people who pursue the art of analog in…
Vinyl Alliance welcomes its newest memberVMP, the largest subscription vinyl club in the world
Since its founding in 2013, VMP has grown to become the largest subscription vinyl club in the world and a leader in the D2C physical music space. In 2020 alone, VMP shipped over half a million units to 45+ countries…
Interview with Heinz LichteneggerThe CEO of Pro-Ject talks about business and the stunning number of records he owns
Vinyl Alliance appoints new General ManagerIndustry veteran Bill Poteet takes over
One year ago key players in the vinyl record business met in Vienna, Austria. In the very house where Mozart lived and composed, label representative, pressing plant owners and hardware manufacturers discussed the state of the industry. It did not…
In Memoriam Per WindfeldLegendary Ortofon Chief Engineer passed away
Ortofon’s former engineer Per Windfeld passed away last December. He falls into the category of true HiFi visionaries and contributed massively in developing innovative cartridges such as the famous MC 20, the MC Super Series, Kontrapunkt MC Series, MC Jubilee,…