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A to Z Media

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07/26/2024

Feeling festive? So are we! 🎄 Holiday merch orders are heating up. Stockings, beanies, woven blankets, cards, ornaments, wrapping paper - oh my! Get ahead of the game and let's cook up some holiday magic for you.

Reach out now to start planning! https://www.atozmedia.com/

07/25/2024

Christmas in July? 🎄🙋

Though our turn times are fast, it’s never too early to start planning your holiday projects. With everything from beanies to custom ornaments and even wrapping paper, we have everything you need for cozy and festive merch. 🎁

Let us help make your end-of-year easy. Order your holiday merch today.

https://www.atozmedia.com/

07/24/2024

You know this, but we’ll tell you again: We love box sets! ❤️‍🔥

Check out this beautiful set we made for RÜFÜS DU SOL’s 10 year anniversary of Atlas. The release features three LPs (with a custom PMS color to match the art), two 12” gatefold jackets, a 24 page book with deluxe artpaper and Fedrigoni Pergamenta Bianco stocks, with everything housed in a 12” slipcase decked out with debossing, UV spot gloss, and a die-cut. 👀 🤯

Interested in box sets? Get in touch today!

07/19/2024

It’s Brat summer and the cover color is so close to our A to Z Media logo we just had to share this and also talk about the Von Dutch 7” single we made for 💚

07/16/2024

Working with is always a treat! Without fail, their imaginative design and packaging nail the film’s vibe. And the music? Phenomenal!

Case in point: The Iron Claw Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. This release features the original score by Richard Reed Parry (including the amazing song “Live That Way Forever” with ), pressed on Champion gold vinyl. The custom TV set-shaped die-cut jacket, printed inner sleeves, and wraparound obi card are a knockout! 🥊

07/10/2024

👀 A to Z in the wild at Static Age Records in Asheville, NC! As soon as we went in we spotted 's excellent album "How Are You? No, Really...How Are You?" that we made in 2022. 🙌 What a great shop—definitely check it out the next time you're in Asheville.

07/09/2024

Here’s a very special deluxe set we made for our friends at : The Album - VMP Designer Edition! This stunning release is pressed on exclusive Sunsational Pink™ vinyl and features all the hits from the movie event of the year. Get yours at . 👸🏼💅🏼💋

Housed in a life-sized, sparkling pink handbag, this edition includes:

💖 Designer handbag package with fan-fold pockets, magnetic closure, and removable chain strap
💖 Protective designer dust bag
💖 12” LP on 180gm Sunsational Pink™ vinyl in a clear window die-cut sleeve
💖 7” x 10” driver’s license-shaped picture disc featuring “Speed Drive” by Charli XCX
💖 7” x 8” photographic flexi-disc featuring “I’m Just Ken” by Ryan Gosling (with protective ‘Kenvelope’)
💖 “Album receipt” tracklist and song info
💖 “Barbie Card” with exclusive QR code promotion
💖 11” x 22” Barbie News broadsheet (lyric sheet)
💖 12” Pro-grade felt Barbie The Album slipmat

07/04/2024

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July! 🎆

07/03/2024

🎉 Ready for the long holiday weekend? Hank sure is! Look at him rocking the custom dog tag we made for . 😍✨

06/28/2024

🌈 Celebrate Pride Month! 🌈

At A to Z Media, we believe in equality and inclusion. We honor the vibrant and diverse LGBTQ+ community and celebrate love in all its forms.

Celebrate who you are, share love, and support one another. 🏳️‍🌈❤️

Now, who’s ready for the NYC Pride March this weekend?

06/27/2024

A to Z Media on the red carpet ✨

Here’s a photo of Stacy, Scott, and Sarah at the 2024 Libera Awards during A2IM Indie Week! Congratulations to all the nominees and winners. Looking forward to it again next year!

06/26/2024

💚 Eco-Mix is made from reused vinyl compound resulting in a unique marbled effect. With seven focused color palettes, you can select a hue that best complements your album design!

For all new orders placed by September 30, 2024, Eco-Mix color vinyl is the same price as black vinyl.

Want to learn more? Contact your sales rep or drop us a line today via the link in our bio.

06/20/2024

At this year’s Making Vinyl conference, our
VP of Operations, Ryan Weitzel, presented a report about the carbon footprint of vinyl. The annual conference brings together key industry stakeholders to share insights and explore innovations shaping vinyl’s future. Billboard was in attendance and their article shares the findings released by the and .alliance.

“The study considers the vinyl industry’s scope one, two and three emissions, which are involved in the entire lifespan of a vinyl record. Respectively, they encompass a company’s direct emissions; indirect emissions from electricity purchased; and all other indirect emissions in a company’s value chain. The study was made in accordance with Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, which standardizes, on an international level, how businesses measure, report and manage their greenhouse gas emissions.

[...] while vinyl emissions are an oft-cited problem, the report goes a step further by offering five recommendations vinyl manufacturers can take to reduce carbon emissions from their production processes.” - Katie Bain ()

06/14/2024

Stacy Karp, our COO, speaking on the panel “Real Talk Vinyl: Insights into Timelines, Players, and Production” at Indie Week yesterday. It was great to connect with so many clients and industry peers during Indie Week this year! 🥂

06/13/2024

Powering through the rest of Indie Week with the help of 🍩 and ☕️!

06/06/2024

🔊 We’re delighted to share that Stacy Karp, our COO, will speak at Indie Week 2024! As an advocate for independent music, Stacy is excited to be featured as a panelist at the world’s largest gathering of the independent sector.

If you’ll be around, please catch her session “Real Talk Vinyl: Insights into Timelines, Players, and Production” on Thursday, June 13th @ 1:30 pm.

More info at a2imindieweek.org

06/04/2024

We’re out here at Making Vinyl 2024 - Let’s go! 🚀

05/31/2024

🎵 Excited for Making Vinyl in Nashville! 🌟 This annual conference brings together key industry stakeholders to share insights and explore innovations shaping vinyl's future. This year, our VP Operations, Ryan Weitzel, is presenting new data regarding the carbon footprint of vinyl.

"WHAT'S THE CARBON FOOTPRINT OF A VINYL RECORD & WHY DO I NEED TO KNOW THAT?"
June 4 @ 2PM CDT

Check out this year's program at https://makingvinyl.com/nashville-2024/

05/22/2024

🎵 Excited for Making Vinyl in Nashville! 🙌 This annual conference brings together key industry stakeholders to share insights and explore innovations shaping vinyl’s future. This year, our Founder & CEO, Sarah Robertson, will be speaking alongside industry peers!

Will you be at Making Vinyl this year? See you in Nashville June 4-5. 🤠

Check out this year’s program at makingvinyl.com

05/14/2024

🎙️ Exciting News! A to Z Media’s President, Scott Pollack, was interevied on the latest episode of the Other Record Labels podcast!

In this episode, Scott shares his insights on the dynamic world of physical media, from the vinyl revival to the enduring economic strength of CDs, with attention given to how record packaging is evolving.✨

Watch the full podcast via YouTube (link in bio) or stream it wherever you listen to podcasts. Don’t miss out on this engaging conversation!

05/13/2024

👀 Did you see this absolutely gorgeous box set we made for the 30th anniversary of Dirt? It is really mind blowing 🤯

05/10/2024

Our dear friend and long-time client John Zorn stopped by our NYC office yesterday to sign copies of the upcoming benefit album “New Masada Quarter Volume One”. These signed copies are exclusive to and the entire release benefits Tzadik who suffered a financial blow when their online distributor shut down, owing the label $70,000. More details are below.

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“A SPECIAL VINYL RELEASE TO BENEFIT TZADIK RECORDS— All funds from the sale of this LP will go to benefit the Tzadik label. SCP, the online distributor for our direct-to-consumer mail order projects has shut down owing Tzadik $70,000. To help rebalance this loss we are releasing this special vinyl version of six selections from New Masada Quartet Volume One. New Masada Quartet is one of the best groups Zorn has ever had. Bristling hot guitar master Julian Lage, bass wizard Jorge Roeder and 30-year Zorn veteran Kenny Wollesen perform with a crackling live energy that brings the Masada music to life like never before! Led by Zorn’s versatile sax and stop-and-start conducting, the music is filled with burning solos, telepathic group interaction, heartfelt lyricism and hypnotic grooves. Please purchase this limited edition LP and help Tzadik continue its mission to support and document new music in the 21st century. Special Thanks to Sarah Robertson, Marisa Rolish, Scott Hull, Heung-Heung Chin, Bruce Gallanter, Stephen Svacina, Glenn Dicker, and Redeye for donating their time and services to help Tzadik with this special benefit vinyl release.”

05/08/2024

Recently students from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania visited our NYC office to learn more about businesses in the entertainment industry. The students were presented with an informational talk about physical media from Scott Pollack (A to Z Media's President) and Stacy Karp (A to Z Media's COO). They were so kind to wish us a happy 30th as well!

05/07/2024

How much music will fit on each side of a vinyl record?

👩‍🏫 Side Length 101
These are general guidelines as the length of music for each side is impacted by numerous variables including the content and dynamic range of the recorded music.

Playback time is directly tied to the disc diameter with the grooves representing audio waveforms. Heavy bass eats up space faster, while dynamic audio with varying loudness creates a mix of narrow and wide grooves.

🏃🏼⏳ 12” Running Times
For 12” LP @ 33 1/3 RPM, aim for 14-18 minutes per side. Beyond 20 minutes, volume decreases, surface noise increases, and bass may require adjustment. Sides exceeding 24 minutes can compromise quality.

For 12” LP @ 45 RPM, 12 minutes per side is optimal. For sides over 15 minutes, changing to 33 1/3 RPM might make sense.

🏃🏼⏳ 110” Running Times
For a 10” record played at 33 1/3 RPM, aim for approximately 12 to 13:30 minutes per side to strike the right balance of quality and length.

For a 10” record at 45 RPM, you’ll want to keep each side shorter, aiming for around 9 to 10 minutes to maintain the integrity of the sound. These guidelines help optimize the listening experience while preserving the nuances of the music.

🏃🏼⏳ 17” Running Times
For a 7” record at 45 RPM, aim for around 3:30 minutes per side, with volume dropping slightly after 4:30. Avoid exceeding 5 minutes per side for optimal sound.

7” @ 33 1/3 RPM is typically not recommended because of added distortion and significantly lower cutting volume, but it can be done up to 7 minutes per side. Sound quality will be impacted.

🙋‍♀️ Have more questions? Send us a DM or visit our website at the link in our bio.

05/06/2024

When it comes to packaging, it’s all in the details. Make an impression (😉🥁) with custom effects like embossing, debossing, foil stamping, die-cuts, spot varnishes, and more!

05/02/2024

We’re excited to share that our CEO and founder, Sarah Robertson, will be speaking at ’s conference, happening May 13-16 in Nashville. Join A to Z and many others as we discuss the most important topics for the modern music business!

*** Sustainability — Longevity or Environmentally Friendly? BOTH ***

When we talk sustainability in the physical music business, the conversation can really go in two directions. How long can vinyl sustain the sales growth it has seen over the last 10 years? Globally, 360,180,000 records are produced on an annual basis with close to 200 plants targeted to be online by mid-2024. Sounds like that may help shorten production timelines and help maintain production to meet consumer demand, but what about environmental sustainability and the carbon footprint left by these plants? We will bring together prominent players from across the vinyl value chain for an in-depth discussion of the current state of sustainability in all forms as well as how we can work together to maintain vinyl’s position as the most popular premium listening experience in the streaming era.

See the full agenda & register at: musicbiz2024.com

04/30/2024

🛫 Recently, Nick Branda (our Director of Production Art) took a vacation to Japan. Of course, many record stores were on his to-do list and he spotted so many releases that we worked on! Great selection at Tower Records and Disk Union in Osaka and Tower in Shibuya. 🙌

04/30/2024

04/26/2024

🌎 Happy Earth D̶a̶y̶ Week! 🌎

This week, we are highlighting our sustainability program. Today, we're looking at sustainable options for book printing.

📚 We offer options for producing close to the final delivery location.

📚 Recycled paper stocks in varying recycled content (100%, 10% PCW) and FSC-certified papers are great options.

📚 Inks are water or soy-based and no longer oil-based. Also, consider water-based varnishes.

📚 Direct to Press (DTP) or Computer to Plate (CTP) are options where no chemical process is needed to create plates.

Visit the link below for more about our sustainability program and currently available options.

https://www.atozmedia.com/sustainability/

04/25/2024

🌎 Happy Earth D̶a̶y̶ Week! 🌎

This week, we are highlighting our sustainability program. Today, we are focusing on our range of sustainable merch items.

💚 Consider tote bags, reusable water bottles, and recycled or h**p material for apparel.

💚 Another option is the Soft Shirt 200, made of sustainable 100% BCI/100% GOTS Certified Organic Cotton.

💚 We also offer options for printing with water-based ink, rather than traditional plastisol ink (derived from plastic). HSA water-based ink has a matte finish and is a little softer compared to traditional silkscreen ink.

Visit the link below for more about our sustainability program and currently available options.

https://www.atozmedia.com/sustainability/

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Christmas in July? 🎄🙋 Though our turn times are fast, it’s never too early to start planning your holiday projects. With everything from beanies to custom ornaments and even wrapping paper, we have everything you need for cozy and festive merch. 🎁 Let us help make your end-of-year easy. Order your holiday merch today. https://www.atozmedia.com/

When it comes to legendary NY venues, @saintvitusbar is right up there with the greats. That’s just one of the reasons we were so excited to make this epic tome celebrating the bar and venue. Beautifully presented as a 11”x8.5” hardcover book with lots of foil, debossing, and custom stocks, this book is not to be missed. 📖 ⛓️🖤⛓️🖤 SAINT VITUS BAR: THE FIRST TEN YEARS, AN ORAL AND VISUAL HISTORY, written and pieced together by esteemed photographer, director and Saint Vitus colleague Nathaniel Shannon, is a massive 350-page deep dive, collaged archive, exploring the first decade of Saint Vitus Bar. With over 100 contributors, The First Ten Years presents interviews, stories, photographs, posters, essays and tons of other never before seen documents from the bars history, including a foreword by Walter Schreifels from Quicksand, and featuring tidbits from Dave Mustaine of Megadeth, Jeff Walker of Carcass, Saint Vitus (band), The Descendents, Anthrax, Against Me! Eyehategod, The Dillinger Escape Plan, The Armed, Chuck Klosterman, and many many many more.

It’s Monday—and there’s a new batch of merch projects! ✨💫 On deck this week: @therollingstones slipmats, koozies for @stageredfontana, custom underwear for @thunderpussiez, oversized matchbooks for @vinylmoonco, flags for @dorianelectra and @49winchester, bandanas for @imboulevards, and big straw beach hats for @sammyhagar! 🏖️

👀 A to Z in the wild at Static Age Records in Asheville, NC! As soon as we went in we spotted @elikahnmusic's excellent album "How Are You? No, Really...How Are You?" that we made in 2022. 🙌 What a great shop—definitely check it out the next time you're in Asheville.

🎙️Yesterday afternoon, Ryan Weitzel, Vice President Operations at A to Z Media and member the Vinyl Alliance and Vinyl Record Manufacturer’s Association, joined @wcbs880 Drive Time with Michael Wallace to discuss the study the @vrma_group and the @vinyl.alliance have released looking into the carbon footprint of the vinyl manufacturing process. Here is a clip of the conversation and you can listen to the full interview at the link in our bio. 📻

🎙️ A to Z was built on CDs. It’s a format that we love and champion. But to continue the viability of the format, there needs to be a focus on packaging to reward consumers that still support these mighty, shiny discs. Check out this clip from the @otherrecordlabels podcast where our President, Scott Pollack, shares his thoughts on the Compact Disc. 💿 🔊 Real talk: “I believe there is a future for the CD format.” Catch the full episode on YouTube (link in bio) or stream it on your favorite podcast platform! 🌟

We love working on merch projects. Here are just a handful of the recent merch we’ve made! @thenumerogroup — American Analog Set t-shirt @pirecordings — Henry Threadgill, Fred Hopkins & Steve McCall t-shirt @coleminerecords — Parlor Greens Playing Cards @sacredbones — John Carpenter Lipstick USB & Zippo

🎙️ Indie book publishers and indie record labels share a lot in common—and we cater to both! Check out this clip from the @otherrecordlabels podcast where our President, Scott Pollack, dives into the synergy between books and records. 📚🎵 💬 Book talk: “Books are a natural outgrowth of indie record labels.” Catch the full episode on YouTube (link in bio) or stream it on your favorite podcast platform! 🌟

Did you listen to the @otherrecordlabels podcast last week? Our President, Scott Pollack, was invited to speak with the host Scott Orr about physical media, the vinal revivial, and of course the history of A to Z as we celebrate our 30th year. Real talk: “We’re only as good as our last job.” Watch the full podcast via YouTube (link in bio) or stream it wherever you listen to podcasts.

Back in February, @lemon.socks (Cavetown) posted this test pressing review for their “Little Vice” EP. Fast forward to now, and the EP is finally out in the world and looking/sounding great! Thanks again @lemon.socks and @manyhatsendeavors 💫

📚 A to Z Book Club! What’s better than sitting with a good book? Andy, Dawn and Nate couldn’t agree more. Luckily we are surounded by so many great books that we made. Looking forward to making one for you someday!

We have a ton of new color vinyl effects for 2024. One of the latest exclusive effects is RIPPLE! 🤯 👀 If you’re interested in Ripple or would like to explore a new color effect, reach out to your sales rep today or send us a DM! #colorvinyl #vinylcollection #recordcollection #indieartist #bandmerch #vinylmanufacturing

We love custom orders, and the @sweetpilll “Starchild” EP (made for our friends at @hopelessrecords) is a great example of the creative use of materials and effects. The 12” jacket features a custom die-cut cover and is printed on reverse board stock with a silver lamination flood on the inside. The record is housed in a inner sleeve with art that interacts with the die-cut on the cover, revealing a mirror-type effect when the record is removed. But it doesn’t stop there! The vinyl comes in three color variants, each with a one-color silk screen print on the B side of the record. What do you think? Pretty cool right? Have something custom in mind? Need some help generating ideas? You know where to find us (send a DM or click the link in our bio). #sweetpill #diecut #silkscreen #customart #vinylrecords #vinylcollection #bespokemanufacturing

Heading to SXSW this year? Don’t miss The State of the Vinyl Business with VRMA Members (and our own Patrick McCarthy) at SXSW on March 13th. We look forward to seeing you there! SXSW Austin Convention Center - Room 15 Wednesday, March 13th - 11:30am Session info: https://schedule.sxsw.com/2024/events/PP142149 #sxsw #vrmagroup #AtoZMedia #SXSW2024 #makingvinyl

It’s World Music Therapy Day! Today, we reconginze the power of music in helping people to heal and find emotional balance. We’re reminded of Numero Group’s excellent box set we had the pleasure to work on—Laraaji “Segue To Infinity”. What music helps you heal and to feel more centered? #worldmusictherapyday #laraaji #healingmusic #musictherapy #vinyl #vinylcollection #vinylmanufacturing #🧘‍♂️

Feeling that mid-week slump? Take a nap in style with these merch items made for some of our amazing clients. Merch needs keeping you up at night? Reach out to us today! Candle - @alessiasmusic Shapeshifter candle Blanket - @1glaive blanket Hooded Cozy Blanket - @donnyosmond Pillow - @barrywhitemusic Matchbook - @hospitalrecords Plush toy - @thisisduster for @thenumerogroup #merch #bandmerch #wemakestuff #cozy #naptime

New for 2024, we have some new exclsive color effects that are currently being tested. First up, check out the all-new Ripple Effect! If you’re interested in Ripple or would like to explore a new color effect, reach out to your sales rep today or send us a DM! #vinyl #colorvinyl #recordpressing #letsmakeithappen

National Dress Up Your Pet Day

Happy #NationalDressUpYourPetDay! Tia & Tamera (from our PDX office) and Walter (from our NYC office) are so excited to dress up in some of the fun (and safe for animals) merch we've made recently. 🐶🐱

Here’s another very fun box set we made for Youth Attack Records! The #CHARLESBRONSON “Youth Attack!” 25th Anniversary Deluxe box set includes a 3LP housed in a bespoke tray-style box with a monumental 200-page LP-sized coffee tabel book!