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Some of our awesome projects in 2022 so Far

This has been a hectic year—the most productive in the history of Unified— and we are proud to present to you some of the awesome projects we’ve had this year. #1. ALICE GLASS’ STUDIO ALBUM CDs  It was an honor to have been the manufacturer of Alice Glass’ CDs for her debut studio album, Prey//IV. […]

Vinyl Record News: Vinyl sales has risen by 22%

There is no denying that the most popular physical album around the world for this year and the past two years have been vinyl records. Vinyl sales in the US, according to the Recording Industry Association of America’s (RIAA) 2022 mid-year music revenue report, have risen by 22% in the first half of 2022. The […]

7-inch Vinyl Record Pressing: Everything You Need to Know

7-inch vinyl records are the cutest of them all. You can have them the usual way (if you have a band) or as wedding giveaways or a gifts. If you’re planning to have your very own vinyl record pressing, then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll be talking about 7-inch vinyl […]

9 albums with packaging that are highly engrossing

Hello folks! We’re back with another list of albums that you might want to throw your money on. We’ve done a list for albums with beautiful cover art, vinyl albums with uniquely designed record, and more. This time, we’ll be presenting you with albums that will leave you engrossed with them—not only because of the […]

How splatter vinyl records are made

Single-colored vinyl records sure are cool but they can be pretty boring for old collectors and fans who’ve already seen a lot of these custom-colored vinyl records. To add spice, why not have a custom vinyl pressing for splatter-designed ones? They additional cost won’t be a lot, yet they’ll make your fans thrilled. But first, […]

20 sci-fi movies and their awesome soundtrack vinyl records

Original movie soundtracks on vinyl records have become HOT right now and sci-fi movies cannot afford to be left behind. If you’re a vinyl and sci-fi fan, then you’re in luck because OSTs from popular sci-fi movies are now available on vinyl record. Here are 20 OST vinyl albums with awesome designs and artwork on […]

Ten of the best protest songs in vinyl

Music in general has always been about the expression of oneself. But in times of trouble, it has proven to be something more than that. If you’ve listened to a lot of songs throughout the years, you will surely pick up those that were cries of protests against controversial issues that happened and are happening […]

6 vinyl record facts even vinyl aficionados don’t know

Even if it’s an old format and even with its continuous rising popularity, I’m sure that not all audiophiles know all the facts and secrets of vinyl records. More so those who are just starting to explore vinyl. Well, then. Now let’s uncover six of those secrets that vinyl records hold. #1. MOST VINYL ALBUMS […]

10 vinyl records with lovely music packaging

Vinyl is not just a format with exceptional sound quality, it can also be a visual art form. If you’re looking for a good album on vinyl that’s also good-looking, then please read on. I’m sure you’ll find one that’ll suit your taste. #1. ANDREW WASYLYK – BALGAY HILL: MORNING IN MAGNOLIA The pandemic pushed […]

Top 10 heavy metal bands with awesome vinyl record

If you’re into metal and heavy metal genres, then first of all—you’re awesome. But not as awesome if you own heavy metal albums in vinyl. If you still haven’t got a collection of metal classics, then don’t be shy and scroll down through our list of top 10 vinyl records under the genre. #10. TOOL […]