Guetersloh, Germany / Charlotte, North Carolina / Cleveland, Ohio – 4. August 2025 – Sonopress, a global leader in media manufacturing, is proud to announce a new partnership with Gotta Groove Records, a highly respected U.S.-based vinyl production company. As part of this collaboration, Gotta Groove Records will offer the innovative EcoRecord, Sonopress’s environmentally friendly LP record solution, to its customers in the United States.
Founded in Cleveland, Ohio, with additional operations in Columbus, Gotta Groove Records has long been known for its high-quality vinyl production and its deep commitment to sustainability. Under the leadership of CEO Matt Earley, the company offers its clients comprehensive services including lacquer cutting, plating, and vinyl pressing. Through this new partnership, Gotta Groove Records will now offer the EcoRecord – which is manufactured by Sonopress in the United States and in Germany – to its customer base. The idea for this collaboration was solidified during the Open House inauguration of Sonopress’s first EcoRecord production line in Charlotte, North Carolina, where representatives from both companies met to discuss the future of sustainable LP record manufacturing.
“We are very excited to partner with Gotta Groove Records,” said Sven Deutschmann, CEO of Sonopress. “Matt Earley and his team share our passion for quality and sustainability. Their reputation and longstanding experience in the U.S. market make them the ideal partner to help bring our EcoRecord to a wider audience of artists, labels, and environmentally conscious music fans.”
“Sustainability has been an essential part of our company’s vision since the very beginning,” said Matt Earley, CEO of Gotta Groove Records. “The EcoRecord is a compelling innovation that aligns perfectly with our mission. We are proud to work with Sonopress and to offer this product to our customers.”
The first production runs for U.S. clients have already been completed, marking the beginning of a new chapter for sustainable LP record manufacturing in North America.
About Sonopress
Sonopress is a leading international entertainment and media service provider offering a comprehensive range of solutions to companies in the home entertainment, video games, audio, publishing, and TV/broadcasting industries. Sonopress’ service portfolio covers all areas of media asset management: from digital services such as digitization, electronic content distribution, archiving, and asset management to the replication of CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs and 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays – in 66-gigabyte as well as 100-gigabyte versions – to print management and printing services, as well as fulfilment and supply chain management. Fully integrated LP production has lately been added to the portfolio again. All these processes are supported by innovative end-toend IT systems. With decades of industry experience and intelligent solutions, Sonopress creates added value for customers and ensure that they are well equipped to meet the challenges of the market. As part of Bertelsmann Marketing Services, Sonopress is a whollyowned subsidiary of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA.
www.sonopress.de
About Gotta Groove Records
Gotta Groove Records is a vinyl pressing plant and full-service vinyl manufacturing provider based in Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio, US. The company has been a trusted partner to independent and major labels since its founding, with a focus on quality craftsmanship, customer service, and sustainability.
www.ecorecord.gg
www.gottagrooverecords.com
(In the photo above: From left to right: Jörg Pollmeyer (Sonopress), Matt Earley (Gotta Groove Records), Sven Deutschmann & Jörg Dickenhorst & Ramazan Gökal (Sonopress)).
