POPR MUSIC · Distribution — Get your catalogue on vinyl

What we do

Everything between your masters and the record shop.

Pick the whole chain or just the parts you need. We run the production and the commercial side so your team can stay focused on the music.

01

Catalogue & reissue strategy

We help you choose what to press, sequence the release schedule and position reissues, anniversaries and deep cuts for the vinyl market.

02

Mastering & cutting

Dedicated vinyl masters and lacquer or DMM cutting. We protect side lengths, low-end and level so the pressing sounds like the record you intended.

03

Manufacturing

Plating, test pressings, colour and weight options, jackets, inners and inserts. Full QC and approvals before a single unit ships.

04

Distribution & sales

Into independent shops and chains, plus digital delivery to all major DSPs. Direct-to-consumer and Bandcamp set up alongside, under your brand.

05

Marketing & promo

Pre-orders, premieres, press and playlist outreach, and assets built around each title so releases land instead of leaking out quietly.

06

Reporting & royalties

Clear statements, transparent splits and on-time payments. You see what sold, where and for how much — no black box.

How it works

Seven steps from submission to payout.

1

Submit catalogue

Send your titles, masters and goals. We assess what suits vinyl.

2

Plan & quote

Formats, quantities, timeline and a clear cost and revenue split.

3

Master & cut

Vinyl masters and lacquer / DMM cut, prepped for the plant.

4

Test press

You approve audio and artwork proofs before the full run.

5

Manufacture

Pressing, printing and assembly with QC at every stage.

6

Distribute

Into shops, DSPs and your D2C store, with promo behind it.

7

Report & pay

Transparent sales statements and on-time royalty payments.

Formats & specs

Press it the way the record deserves.

Format	Typical use	Min. run
7" single	Singles, edits, club tools	300
10" EP	Short-form, collector pieces	300
12" single / EP	Club, extended mixes	300
LP (single)	Albums up to ~44 min	300
2×LP gatefold	Long albums, compilations	300
Picture / colour	Special & limited editions	500

140g · 180g Black · colour · splatter Standard · gatefold Printed inners Inserts · OBI Download codes

Not sure what fits? Send the catalogue and we will recommend formats, quantities and editions based on the music, the audience and your budget.

Audio firstSide-length and level decisions made for sound quality, not just to fit the disc.
Limited editionsColour variants, numbered runs and bundles designed to sell out, not sit.
Sustainable optionsRecycled vinyl and eco packaging available on request.

Why labels choose POPR

Built for independent labels, not for the warehouse.

One partner, whole chainMaster, manufacture, distribute and report under one roof. No juggling five vendors and five invoices.
Transparent splitsClear deal terms up front and itemised statements after. You always know the numbers.
You keep your rightsIt is your catalogue and your masters. We distribute and service the release — we do not take ownership.
Right-sized runsWe plan pressing quantities to your real demand so capital is not locked in unsold stock.
Physical + digital togetherVinyl, DSPs and D2C coordinated around one release date for maximum impact.
Made by music peoplePOPR is a music house first. We treat catalogue with the care it took to make.

Questions

The things labels ask first.

How big does my catalogue need to be?+

There is no minimum. We work with single-title releases and full back-catalogues. For larger catalogues we build a phased schedule so titles are not competing with each other.

What does it cost, and how are we paid?+

It depends on formats, quantities and which services you use. We quote per project with the cost and the revenue split written down before anything is committed. Royalties are paid on a fixed reporting cycle with itemised statements.

Do you take ownership of our masters or rights?+

No. You retain ownership of your catalogue, masters and rights. POPR provides manufacturing, distribution and release services — we are your partner, not your new owner.

How long does a vinyl release take?+

Plan for around 90 days from approved masters to records in shops, depending on plant lead times, format and artwork readiness. Rush options are sometimes possible — ask us.

Can you handle digital distribution too?+

Yes. We deliver to all major DSPs and can set up direct-to-consumer and Bandcamp alongside the vinyl, coordinated around one release date.

Which territories do you distribute to?+

Physical distribution reaches independent shops and chains across our network, with digital available worldwide. Tell us your key markets and we will map the route.

Start a release

Tell us about your catalogue.

Send the basics and we will come back with formats, a timeline and a quote. No commitment — just a conversation about getting your music on vinyl.

Label / artist name *

Your name *

Email *

Website / Bandcamp / socials

Catalogue size

Formats of interest

Anything else? *

Or email distribution@popr.world

Your catalogue.On vinyl.