Founded in 2014, Memphis Record Pressing (MRP) was originally a collaboration between Brandon Seavers & Mark Yoshida of Audiographic Masterworks (‘AGMW’, est. 1997) and Matthew Johnson & Bruce Watson of Fat Possum Records (‘FP’, est. 1992.)  Having spent the better part of 15 years working together for CD manufacturing and related businesses, AGMW and FP teamed up to fill a much-needed gap in the resurging world of vinyl manufacturing.  After acquiring a recently-defunct pressing plant in New Jersey (EKS,) MRP worked feverishly to build out the complicated but necessary infrastructure required to power vinyl production, while simultaneously scouring the nation in search of those with the knowledge to bring the aged machines back to life.  All of the pieces fell into place in January of 2015, when MRP officially opened to the public.

In June 2016, MRP joined forces with GZ Media (GZ) from the Czech Republic, the largest manufacturer of vinyl records in the world.  This partnership, along with the increased global attention on the vinyl resurgence, combined with the appetite of the major record labels to capitalize on vinyl’s new-found glory, has fueled MRP’s growth into a global leader in vinyl LP production.  MRP has been in a constant state of expansion, growing from 15 employees in 2015 to over 100 employees in 2019, and has increased vinyl production from just under 1 million LPs in 2015 to an anticipated 4 million units in 2019. 

MRP's goal is to make the highest quality record, with the fastest turn-arounds in the industry, backed by the best customer service around.  Memphis Record Pressing is proud of it's Memphis heritage, and is dedicated to keeping all things vinyl alive and spinning for many years to come.  

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Memphis Record Pressing

Brandon Seavers

Sean Clark

Sara Pierson

Austin Morlan

Lorri Allen-Moore

Les Edwards

Gary Malone

Kate Dear

The Production Team at Memphis Record Pressing oversees the entire vinyl manufacturing process, ensuring quality and efficiency. The Pre Production Lead coordinates project details and prepares materials. The Print Production Manager, Bespoke Packaging, manages the printing and customization of record packaging. The Press Operator handles the machines that press vinyl records, ensuring each LP meets MRP’s high standards for quality. Together, they ensure timely production and exceptional final products.

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