New Record Pressing Plant Opens in Chicago, Addressing Vinyl Supply Shortage
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What happened
A new record pressing plant opened in Chicago on November 9, 2026. This facility is noted as the first of its kind in Chicago in over 30 years. The plant is located in the Hermosa Neighborhood of the city.
From q985online.com
Why it matters
The new plant addresses the previous shortage of vinyl pressing facilities. When vinyl records returned to popularity, the lack of factories led to long wait times and high costs for musicians seeking to release albums on vinyl.
From q985online.com
Who's involved
- ChicagoLocation where the new pressing plant was established
- Cook CountyCounty that contains the city where the plant is located