vinylX

vinylX is a brand and platform focused on vinyl records and related digital services. It produces limited-edition vinyl pressings and offers a digital companion app for cataloging, track discovery, and streaming previews. The project is operated by Meridian Audio Group, a company specializing in analog playback and archival media.

The project began in 2010 with the aim of combining audiophile-grade pressing standards with accessible metadata and community-driven releases. vinylX collaborates with independent labels to release curated batches and to document release histories, liner notes, and provenance for collectors and listeners.

The vinylX pressing standard uses conventional 12-inch vinyl with high-quality mastering guidelines intended to minimize surface noise and maintain dynamic range. A distinctive feature is the X-Scan code placed on select sleeves, which links to the vinylX Vault, a cloud-based catalog containing metadata, discography, and digital previews. The vault supports common audio formats for listening on mobile devices and desktops, and offers an offline mode for detached playback.

Market reception has been strongest among collectors and audiophiles who value packaging, sleeve design, and mastering care. The brand has earned praise for sound quality and catalog depth, while some critics note that limited editions can be expensive and occasionally difficult to obtain due to limited runs and geographic distribution.

See also: vinyl record, analog sound, audiophile, independent record label.