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Michael Fremer  |  Feb 28, 2020
Oswalds Mill Audio demoed yesterday (Feb. 27th) at its Brooklyn showroom the K3— a brand new, more than 3 years in the planning and manufacturing direct drive turntable that aims to define "state of the turntable art". What you see in the photo is not the final finish nor is it the 100% completed physical design.

Michael Fremer  |  Mar 29, 2013
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Omnivore Recordings will release limited-pressing vinyl collectibles that are musts: The soundtrack to the long-awaited feature-length Big Star film documentary "Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me" will be available in a special, limited edition (4,000 worldwide) 180-gram, two-LP translucent yellow vinyl pressing ahead of its standard release configurations
Mike Mettler  |  May 21, 2023

Who's making their Top 5 picks on this week's season finale episode of AXS TV's Vinyl Obsession? Glad you asked. This Sunday evening, May 21, multiplatinum singer/songwriter Hunter Hayes and actor/host Dan Cortese bring us along on their respective shopping trips at Grimey's in Nashville as they both search for their Top 5 LPs. Read on to get a double dose of AP-exclusive sneak previews of tonight's ep. . .

Mike Mettler  |  May 06, 2023

Who's making their picks on this week's episode of AXS TV's Vinyl Obsession? Glad you asked. This upcoming Sunday, May 7, Ajay Popoff of Lit and 'NSYNC vocalist Chris Kirkpatrick bring us along during their respective shopping trips at Grimey's in Nashville as they each seek out their Top 5 LPs. Read on to get an AP-exclusive sneak preview of that ep. . .

Mike Mettler  |  Apr 28, 2023

Who's on this week's episode of AXS TV's Vinyl Obsession? Glad you asked. This upcoming Sunday, April 30, Charles Kelley of Lady A and country singer RaeLynn take us along during their respective shopping trips at Grimey's in Nashville as they each seek out their Top 5 LPs. Read on to get an AP-exclusive sneak preview of that show. . .

Mike Mettler  |  May 14, 2023

Who's making their Top 5 picks on this week's episode of AXS TV's Vinyl Obsession? Glad you asked. This Sunday evening, May 14, Kathy Valentine of The Go-Go's and country vocalist Brantley Gilbert bring us along during their respective shopping trips at Grimey's in Nashville as they both search for their Top 5 LPs. Read on to get a pair of AP-exclusive sneak previews of tonight's ep. . .

Michael Fremer  |  Nov 18, 2015
With only 262 backers and eight day left, odds are we won't get to 1000 backers so the Kickstarter project will probably not happen.

Mike Mettler  |  Aug 30, 2023

Praise be to the almighty press! In this case, we’re referring to the all-important process of vinyl pressing, the end-of-creative-cycle production procedure that’s become even more in demand of late and somewhat difficult to schedule in a timely fashion for many an artist as the vinyl revival continues. To that end, Onyx Record Press has just opened its doors in the Los Angeles area, with an impetus to help independent artists get their music onto vinyl at affordable rates and reasonable wait times. Read on to find out about the Onyx team’s pressing plans, and what specific machines they’ll be utilizing to do so. . .

Michael Fremer  |  Aug 24, 2020
Optimal Media
Optimal Media recently announced a new "ecco-friendly" vinyl pressing package along with other environmentally friendly options for vinyl clientele wishing to minimize or eliminate their contribution to carbon-based pollution.

Michael Fremer  |  Jun 08, 2015
A reader alerted me to a story by Portland Mercury music editor Ned Lannamann about a new pressing plant recently opened in Milwaukie, Oregon, a short drive from downtown Portland.

Michael Fremer  |  Sep 05, 2013
Let's clarify a confusing situation once and for all. ORG, which has issued dozens of great double 45rpm titles from the Decca/London and Sony/BMG catalog (among others), including the recently reviewed B,S&T album, and ORG Music are not the same company!
Michael Fremer  |  Nov 19, 2013
ORG recently announced three new double 45s mastered by Bernie Grundman from original analogue master tapes.
Michael Fremer  |  Jul 02, 2013
ORG today announced a Roy Orbison reissue project that will bring to the 45rpm format Lonely and Blue and In Dreams, two of Roy's early Monument albums.
Michael Fremer  |  Oct 15, 2012
Originally issued as LDS6065 on RCA Soria, this legendary DECCA UK Kingsway Hall recording is easily one of the finest orchestral recordings of the golden age or any age. (Note: image is of an original pressing)
Michael Fremer  |  Sep 04, 2013
ORG announced today an upcoming series of double 45rpm 180g releases from the Sony/BMG catalog.

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