PET Records not Vinyl Records: Another Way to Bring Music to Life.
PET Records not Vinyl Records: Another Way to Bring Music to Life.
Vinyl is an amazing format. It has a rich history, a passionate community, and an industry built around making physical music possible. We have a lot of respect for that, and we’re not here to replace it.
But we also believe there’s room to explore other ways of making records.
PET records are a great example. PET (polyethylene terephthalate) is opening up some interesting possibilities in record manufacturing, from injection-molded records made at larger scales to diamond-cut, lathe-cut records made one at a time.
And the sound can be stunning.
Manufacturers like Sonopress and Good Neighbor are already producing injection-molded PET records commercially, showing that this isn't just an experiment. Meanwhile, lathe-cut production offers a different kind of flexibility, making it possible to create everything from one-off records to small runs and special editions.
Different processes, different possibilities, one shared love for physical music.
What excites us most is the potential for these approaches to coexist. Vinyl will continue to have its place, and we believe PET can find its own place alongside it.
We're also interested in how these technologies might contribute to a more thoughtful approach to manufacturing. From producing only what's needed to exploring material recovery and reducing waste, there are plenty of opportunities to keep improving how we make things. PET isn't automatically more sustainable, but we believe it's worth exploring what can be achieved with the right materials, processes, and infrastructure.
Our vision is simple: a future where making records can be accessible for a single copy, practical for independent artists, and scalable for larger productions.
We don't see this as vinyl versus PET. We see it as an opportunity to expand what's possible.
Because at the end of the day, it's all about finding new ways to make music tangible.
More formats. More possibilities. Same love for records.
