Suno to Press AI-Generated Tracks onto Vinyl Records
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