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Vinyl demand drives innovation at Nashville record-pressing plant
By Brendan Tierney at Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aging Untold) — Vinyl records surpassed CDs as the most popular physical music format in 2022 for the first time in more than three decades, and a Nashville record pressing plant is working to keep up with demand. United Record Pressing, America’s oldest and largest record press...
Key takeaway (Aging Untold) — Vinyl records surpassed CDs as the most popular physical music format in 2022 for the first time in more than three decades, and a Nashville record pressing plant is working to keep up with demand.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
Although the story of United Record Pressing's resurgence is centered in Nashville, the impact of vinyl's growing popularity can be felt in Atlanta 's own music scene. Local record stores in Atlanta have likely seen an increase in demand for vinyl, and the city's music enthusiasts are probably among those driving the sales that have propelled United Record Pressing to ship eight million records a year. As the largest record pressing plant in the country, United Record Pressing's ability to keep up with demand using a combination of old and new technology will be crucial for Atlanta's music fans who crave high-quality vinyl releases from their favorite artists. The plant's commitment to quality and customization will also be important for local musicians who may be looking to release their own music on vinyl, potentially using United Record Pressing's services to produce their records.
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Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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What is this story about? NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aging Untold) — Vinyl records surpassed CDs as the most popular physical music format in 2022 for the first time in more than three decades, and a Nashville record pressing plant is working to keep up with demand. United Record Pressing, America’s oldest and largest record press...
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