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Suno to Press AI-Generated Tracks onto Vinyl Records

ai-technology · 2026-08-10

Suno, an AI music firm based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has revealed its upcoming service, Suno Vinyl, which will allow users to press AI-generated music onto vinyl records. Although the service is not yet operational, interested individuals can join a waiting list. Users will be able to compile a tracklist of up to 46 minutes and either upload or create album artwork. Each 12-inch vinyl, crafted from PETG plastic, is projected to retail for $45, excluding shipping costs. In 2025, vinyl sales exceeded $1 billion, with 46.8 million units sold. Established in 2022, Suno boasts over 2 million paid subscribers and raised more than $400 million in June, boosting its valuation to $5.4 billion. The company is currently embroiled in legal disputes, including a copyright infringement lawsuit from the RIAA and class actions from independent musicians.

Key facts

  • Suno announced Suno Vinyl, a service to press AI-generated tracks onto vinyl records.
  • The service is not live yet; a waiting list has been started, with first pressings reserved for sign-ups.
  • Users can create a tracklist of up to 46 minutes and upload or generate album artwork.
  • Records will be 12-inch pressings made from PETG plastic, priced at about $45 plus shipping.
  • Vinyl sales in the U.S. topped $1 billion in 2025, up 9% from the previous year, according to the RIAA.
  • Vinyl sold 46.8 million units in 2025, compared to 29.5 million CDs.
  • Suno raised over $400 million in a Series D round led by Bond Capital, valuing the company at $5.4 billion.
  • Suno is facing copyright lawsuits from major labels and collecting societies, including a recent loss to GEMA.
  • Warner Music Group settled with Suno in November, including a licensing agreement and sale of Songkick.
  • Over 1,800 independent artists have supported class action suits against Suno and Udio.
  • Suno has not clarified rights for users or whether they can press tracks resembling copyrighted work.

Entities

Institutions

  • Suno
  • Udio
  • Recording Industry Assn. of America
  • Warner Music Group
  • Universal Music Group
  • Sony Music Entertainment
  • Bond Capital
  • GEMA
  • Koda
  • Songkick

Locations

  • Cambridge, Mass.
  • United States
  • Venice
  • Massachusetts
  • Germany
  • Denmark

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