Company Market Research Report: elasticStage Ltd

Company Overview

• Name: elasticStage Ltd

• Mission: To facilitate an on-demand vinyl and CD solution for artists and labels, enabling them to create and sell physical music releases directly to a global audience via an online platform.

• Founded: No information is available

• Founders: No information is available

• Key People: No information is available

• Headquarters: No information is available

• Number of Employees: No information is available

• Revenue: No information is available

• Known For: ElasticStage is recognized as the world's first on-demand vinyl platform catering specifically to music creators and record labels, offering zero costs, obligations, lead times, and risks.

Products

• Product Offering: On-demand vinyl and CD production and distribution platform.

Product Descriptions

1. On-Demand Vinyl and CD Service

• High-Level Description: A one-stop solution for artists and labels to create and sell vinyl and CDs on demand, directly to their global audiences.

• Key Features:

• Worldwide Sales and Shipping: ElasticStage ships records to 60 countries.

• No Budget Requirement: ElasticStage operates as a service for physical releases without the need for an upfront budget, offering a revenue share model.

• Direct-to-Fan Sales: Artists maintain full control over their music and sales directly to their fanbase. ElasticStage handles customer service issues such as lost packages and replacements at no extra costs.

• Bulk Purchase Option: Artists can buy their own copies in bulk at a 40% discount.

• Highest Sound Quality: Utilizing a revolutionary production method, the sound quality exceeds traditional legacy pressed vinyl.

• Fast Turnaround: Zero lead times allow production and shipping within days.

• Risk-Free: No manufacturing costs are incurred, with ElasticStage taking only a share of the revenue earned.

• Eco-Friendly Material: Uses PETG material, avoiding harmful chemicals and energy-draining processes typical in traditional vinyl production.

• Chart Eligibility: Records sold on the platform are chart eligible in the UK, with future eligibility planned for the USA and Canada by February 2025.

Recent Developments

• New Product Launches: There are no specific mentions of new product launches beyond the established on-demand service model.

• New Features Added: Recent enhancements include enabling the platform for records to be chart eligible in the UK, with the USA and Canada to follow.

• Partnerships: No information is available

Customer Feedback

• Paul Epworth:

• Role: Oscar and Grammy-winning record producer, writer, and musician

• Feedback: Applauds the significant upgrade in sound quality over traditional vinyl manufacturing, highlighting sharp definition across all frequency ranges.

• Dan Grech-Marguerat:

• Role: Grammy-winning producer and mixer

• Feedback: Highlights the revolutionary turnaround time and superior sound quality offered by ElasticStage, describing it as the future of vinyl production.

• Charles Cave:

• Role: Bassist and primary songwriter for White Lies

• Feedback: Noted a substantial improvement in sound quality when comparing elasticStage cuts to commercially released records by the label.

(Note: No other specific developments or partnerships are outlined in the data provided.)