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The go-to B2B event for the physical media industry covers everything from recording and preparation to final distribution.
New for the Making Vinyl L.A. 2019 conference program:
- Mastering legend Bernie Grundman will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award
- Mastering Engineer Kevin Gray on the tricks of his trade
- Focus on Blue Note Records’ 80th anniversary issue series
- The latest vinyl sales statistics from Nielsen Music
- Best practices for selling music in any format
- Latest in physical media distribution & fulfillment to retail and direct to consumer
- Vinyl and sustainability
- Financing new pressing operations
- Packaging Grammy winner Lawrence Azerrad, LAD Design
- Bandcamp bridging the digital and physical worlds
- Presentation of the Third Annual Making Vinyl Packaging Awards
- W Hotels’ record label and recording studios
- Vinyl record clubs
- Preservation and restoration
- The return of cassettes
- The DJ market
— and much more to be announced
FEATURED SPEAKERS
BERNIE GRUNDMAN
Legendary Mastering Engineer
Bernie Grundman Mastering
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LIZ DUNSTER
Founder & CEO
Erika Records
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FLORIAN “DOC” KAPS
Co-Founder
Phonocut
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LAWERENCE AZERRAD
Creative Director & Founder
LADdesign
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MICHAEL KURTZ
Co-Founder
Record Store Day
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KEVIN GRAY
Mastering Engineer
Cohearent
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JENN D’ EUGENIO
Founder / Curator
Women in Vinyl
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ZACH SCIACCA
aka DJ Z-Trip
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RAND FOSTER
Owner
Fingerprints Music
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2019
Packaging Awards
Online Submissions: NOW CLOSED!
2019 Winner: “Best in Show” category* • Malibu Ken – Aesop Rock & Tobacco are Malibu Ken • Rhymesayers Entertainment
Past Keynote Speakers
Jack White
John Anthony White is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. He is best known as the lead singer and guitarist of the duo The White Stripes, but has also had success in other bands and as a solo artist.
Darryl “D.M.C.” McDaniels
Darryl Matthews McDaniels, better known by his stage name DMC, is an American musician and rapper. He is a founding member of the hip hop group Run–D.M.C., and is considered one of the pioneers of hip hop culture.
‘Little Steven’ Van Zandt
Steven Van Zandt is an American musician, songwriter, producer, actor, and activist who frequently goes by the stage names Little Steven or Miami Steve. He is a member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, in which he plays guitar and mandolin.
Bob Mould
Robert Arthur Mould is an American musician, principally known for his work as guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for alternative rock bands Hüsker Dü in the 1980s and Sugar in the 1990s.
THRIVE IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Learn best practices for selling music in any format
Who Attends?
Musicians • Artist Management • Record Labels • Music Publishers • Vinyl Record Pressing Plants • Recording Engineers • Service Providers • Vinyl Mastering & Cutting • Equipment Manufacturers • Packaging Suppliers • Release Planners • Illustrators • CD/DVD Replicators & Duplicators • Consumables Suppliers • Copyrights Holders • Transportation & Freight Companies • Music Brokers • Turntable Manufacturers • Music Retailers • Printing Companies • Merchandisers • Vinyl Enthusiasts • Song Writers • Publishers • Technology & Licensing Companies • Online Retailers • Physical Retailers •
STREAMING DOESN’T ALWAYS CUT IT
some consumers need to touch their music
Past Events
Making Vinyl Berlin 2019
Making Vinyl Detroit 2018
Making Vinyl Detroit 2017
Get In Touch
Whether you have a question, comment or just want to talk vinyl, we are here to help. Drop us a line!
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Bryan Ekus, bryan@makingvinyl.com
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