elasticStage manufactures vinyl records and CDs on demand from our facility in London, United Kingdom. Every product is made only when it’s ordered — meaning there are no minimum quantities, no upfront manufacturing costs, and no unsold stock.
To understand how elasticStage works, it helps to first understand how traditional vinyl manufacturing works.
How Traditional Vinyl Pressing Works
Traditional vinyl manufacturing was designed for large production runs.
The process typically involves:
Cutting audio onto a lacquer master using a precision lathe
Electroplating the lacquer to create metal stampers
Using those stampers to press hundreds or thousands of vinyl copies
This system is highly effective for mass production. However, it usually requires:
Minimum orders of 100–500+ copies
Significant upfront payment before selling
Long manufacturing lead times
Storage space for unsold inventory
Manual fulfilment or third-party distribution
For major labels or large releases, this model works well. For independent artists and smaller labels, it can create financial risk and logistical complexity.
The elasticStage On-Demand Model
elasticStage uses proprietary production systems that allow us to manufacture vinyl records and CDs individually — only when an order is placed.
Instead of producing large batches in advance:
A fan places an order
We manufacture the vinyl or CD
We ship it directly to the customer
There are:
No minimum order quantities
No upfront manufacturing costs
No warehousing requirements
No wasted or unsold copies
Whether you sell one copy or one thousand, each unit is produced to the same professional standard.
In-House Production in London
All vinyl and CD production is handled at our London-based facility.
Keeping manufacturing in-house allows us to:
Maintain consistent quality control
Manage turnaround times efficiently
Coordinate production and fulfilment under one roof
Ship directly to fans in over 90 countries
By managing the full process from production to dispatch, we simplify physical music for creators worldwide.
What Happens After You Upload Your Release?
Once you create your Page and upload your audio and artwork:
We manufacture each vinyl record or CD on demand
We generate or use your barcode and ISRC codes
We ship directly to fans worldwide
We handle customer service, including lost or damaged parcels
For every sale, you receive a revenue share from the retail price (excluding taxes and shipping).
You don’t need to manage stock, organise shipping, or handle support requests.
How elasticStage Differs from Traditional Pressing
The core difference is simple:
Traditional pressing is built for bulk manufacturing.
elasticStage is built for on-demand selling.
With elasticStage, you can:
Release vinyl or CD without financial risk
Keep your entire catalogue available physically
React quickly to tours, anniversaries, or viral moments
Sell globally without managing logistics
There’s no need to predict demand months in advance. Every copy is produced when it’s ordered.
Ready to Create?
Once your release is built, you can publish it and start selling immediately. Every order is manufactured on demand and shipped directly to your fans.