Women in Vinyl

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Passion, craft, and community have always been at the heart of the vinyl industry. What it hasn’t always had is equal access. That’s where Women in Vinyl comes in. Since 2023, we’ve proudly partnered with them to support their mission to bring new voices into the world of vinyl.  Founded in 2018, Women in Vinyl is a nonprofit organisation working to educate and diversify the vinyl and physical media ecosystem. By spotlighting the people behind the records and amplifying voices in historically male-dominated spaces, they’re breaking down barriers and fostering greater inclusion. 

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From pressing plants and studios to labels, record stores and classrooms, Women in Vinyl(opens in a new window) reaches every corner of the vinyl ecosystem. Through scholarships that give access to specialist training, mentorships connecting participants with seasoned experts, and workshops where aspiring professionals can experience pressing, mastering, and distribution firsthand, they create clear career pathways across the industry, opening doors for women and other marginalised communities.

A person is working, placing vinyl records into their covers

From pressing plants and studios to labels, record stores and classrooms, Women in Vinyl(opens in a new window) reaches every corner of the vinyl ecosystem. Through scholarships that give access to specialist training, mentorships connecting participants with seasoned experts, and workshops where aspiring professionals can experience pressing, mastering, and distribution firsthand, they create clear career pathways across the industry, opening doors for women and other marginalised communities.

“Support from Marshall represents alignment in values — a shared belief that music culture thrives when more voices are included”

– JENN D’EUGENIO, WOMEN IN VINYL FOUNDER

They not only share industry insights and demystify complex knowledge through their editorial features and podcast, but also creates safe, inclusive spaces for networking and open conversations about working in physical media.

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At Marshall, we believe that music culture is strongest when more people can participate. Our support for Women in Vinyl includes funding scholarships to Berklee College of Music, enabling participation in hands-on experiences through programmes such as Lathe Cut Camp, and facilitating access to industry events, including the Making Vinyl conference.

“I don’t think I would be doing what I do if it weren’t for Women in Vinyl”

- CARMELLA ORTIZ, SOUND ENGINEER

Beyond funding, our partnership provides stability and momentum. We amplify their mission by sharing their work across our platforms, inviting them to join us at activations like SXSW, and supporting new initiatives as they grow. Through these efforts, we’re proud to help expand their reach while championing a more inclusive, thriving vinyl community. 

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For many, the barrier isn’t talent. It’s awareness. 

With support, Women in Vinyl can expand their educational programmes, fund more workshops, and shine a spotlight on the vinyl industry, introducing more emerging talent to opportunities they might never have discovered. In recent surveys, 44% of respondents had never heard of key vinyl roles such as mastering or lacquer cutting. After learning about these roles, 40% expressed new interest in pursuing a career in the industry, highlighting the real impact Women in Vinyl has on turning awareness into opportunity.

And for some, access to programmes provided by Women in Vinyl has already translated into real-world opportunities. Carmella Ortiz, a Lathe Cut Camp participant, gained hands-on experience with vinyl processes, while Olivia Jacome, who began through an internship programme at Gold Rush, is now working full-time in pressing and production.

“Suddenly there was this new world within music that I hadn’t known I could be a part of”

– OLIVIA JACOME, PRESS OPERATOR & PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

As their community and global reach continue to grow, Women in Vinyl shows how education, visibility and access can reshape who participates and influence the future of vinyl. 

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