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vinyl industry,” VMP chief executive officer Cameron Schaefer said. “With this in mind, we’ve decided to press records in a way that provides an incredible experience for our customers and visitors to our plant.”A post shared by VMP (@vinylmeplease)Development of the new experiential space, which will allow fans to see how records are made first-hand, and includes a bar, listening room, and retail area, has been overseen by record-maker Gary Salstrom.“I’m thrilled to have the resources and partners required to make the best vinyl LPs ever produced, in a place where the experience will be as special as the finished goods,” Salstrom said.Artist, producer, and Acony Records co-founder David Rawlings has also joined the project as partner and chief groove officer.“It’s a dream to work with Gary refining and innovating to press the finest records possible,” Rawlings said.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorJust two days after Record Store Day, the company Vinyl Me, Please has announced that it is building an audiophile-grade vinyl pressing plant in Denver that is scheduled to open by the end of 2022 for production, tours and special events. The news also comes after years of a vinyl-manufacturing backlog that has caused the delay of vinyl copies of many releases.“Quality control and availability are critical to maintaining and expanding our leadership position in the vinyl industry,” said VMP CEO Cameron Schaefer.