NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 13, 2024--

United Record Pressing (URP), the original vinyl record pressing company in America, celebrates its 75th anniversary with a transformative overhaul of its manufacturing operations. By embracing cellular manufacturing and world-class techniques, URP is setting new standards for quality, speed, and reliability in vinyl production. This not only ensures timely delivery of records to audiences but also positions URP as a premier choice for artists and labels currently served by offshore and foreign-owned suppliers.

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