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Vinyl demand drives innovation at Nashville record-pressing plant
By Brendan Tierney at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 24, 2026
· 2 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 Midland
The resurgence of vinyl records has significant implications for the music industry in the Permian Basin area. As the demand for physical music formats continues to grow, local music stores and record collectors in Midland may see an increase in vinyl sales. This trend could also lead to an increase in local music events and concerts, as fans seek to experience their favorite artists live. The fact that United Record Pressing, a major record-pressing plant, is adapting to meet the growing demand for vinyl records suggests that the music industry is shifting towards more tangible and collectible formats. This shift could create new opportunities for local musicians and music enthusiasts in Midland to engage with the music industry in a more meaningful way. As the vinyl market continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how local businesses and artists in the Permian Basin area respond to the growing demand for physical music formats.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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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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