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Vinyl thrives at United Record Pressing as the nation's oldest record maker plays a familiar tune

In its 75 years in operation, United Record Pressing in Nashville has survived 8-tracks, cassettes, CDs, Napster, iPods and streaming services.

9 of 11 | Mark Michaels, CEO & Chairman of United Record Pressing, hold a vinyl recored in his office July 11, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) 9 of 11 | Mark Michaels, CEO & Chairman of United Record Pressing, hold a vinyl recored in his office July 11, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) It also came with a rich history as the first record pressing plant in the South, including an apartment atop the factory that housed Black artists and music executives during segregation.

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