Episode 24 - An Indie Artists Guide to Releasing Vinyl with Scott Orr, Other Record Labels

To continue our series in exploring ways for independent artists to release their music on vinyl, we welcome Scott Orr. Scott is a musician, label owner, fellow Canadian to Robyn, and the man behind the site and podcast Other Record Labels! Join us as we pry all the indie knowledge out of him, where it comes to releasing physical media. How did he make the decision to press records and do lathe cuts, why are test pressings an under-utilized tool, and how can you create a cascade of excitement to fuel your release calendar. Scott was one of our first sponsors, and has an incredible treasure trove of resources assembled on his awesome website Other Record Labels: https://www.otherrecordlabels.com/ - remember use code WIV50 at checkout! His podcast brings numerous and various experts from record labels of all sizes to learn their tips, tricks and insider info, all to make you more informed in handling your own catalog. Check it out here: https://www.otherrecordlabels.com/record-label-podcast-episodes Find Scott’s music:http://www.scott-orr.com/http://www.othersongsmusic.com/ Huge thanks to our friends at Hi-Tide Recordings, and The Surfrajettes for the use of their song ‘Couch Surfing’ off their upcoming LP debut ‘Roller Fink’ releasing in April. Hi-Tide is our musical partner for these few episodes, sharing their curated surf, lounge, and exotic sounds!https://www.hitiderecordings.com/https://hitideshop.com/listing/1085743326/the-surfrajettes-ep https://www.thesurfrajettes.com/ THANK YOU TO OUR AWESOME SPONSORS!The ones that make your vinyl needs even more accessible with so many great codes and resources. Other Record Labels - Who’ve gifted our listeners - you! - a 50% code in their store for the myriad of resources compiled there using the code WIV50 at checkout! https://www.otherrecordlabels.com/store Selektor Record Bags - Our new favorite record bag: https://www.theselektor.com/us/Koeppel Design (pronounced Kep-ul) - Sleek and sophisticated, handmade record collection organization! Get $10 off your first order of $85 using the code WOMENINVINYL at checkout! https://koeppeldesign.com/Eargasm - High fidelity ear plugs! keep your hearing protected in style! Eargasm has a great deal for you with 10% off your order using, you guessed it, discount code: WOMENINVINYL at checkout. www.eargasm.com/ Glowtronics - Custom slip mats - you already love the WIV branded slipmat, but think, you can make your own! Get 15% off using the code: WOMENINVINYL15 at www.glowtronics-store.com/ Nugen Audio - Innovative, intuitive, award-winning professional audio plugins and software for all your creative music producing and sound design needs! Use code WOMENINVINYL for 20% off at check out: https://nugenaudio.com/womeninvinyl/ Vinyl Revolution Record Show - Attend one of the longest running record shows out there. 55 dealer tables filled with vendors from all over the east coast and tons of rare and collectible vinyl records! Find more at: https://www.instagram.com/vinylrevolutionrecordshow/ Want to be a sponsor too? Email us: [email protected] As always, join the conversation on Instagram or send us a note at: [email protected] out www.womeninvinyl.com for past episodes, the store, job board, and the growing library of resources!Don’t forget to like, subscribe and give us a review on your favorite podcast delivery method! You can also contribute to furthering our mission at https://www.patreon.com/womeninvinylWhere you’ll find all of the B-Sides, Deep Cuts and amazing extras, including longer episodes and contribute to the creation of scholarships and educational opportunities to further the demystification and infiltration of more Women and Non-Binary identifying humans into the Vinyl Making Space!