Suno
Suno is bringing its AI-generated music into the physical realm, unveiling plans for a new vinyl pressing service that will allow users to transform their original creations into custom 12-inch records.
The AI music platform has opened a waitlist for Suno Vinyl, a new feature that will let users compile tracks created through the platform and have them professionally pressed onto vinyl. The announcement marks another step in Suno’s rapid expansion beyond music generation tools as it continues to explore new ways for users to engage with their AI-created songs. Physical media remains popular among consumers, making it a valuable market.
According to the company, each record will be manufactured from the user’s finalized mixes and shipped directly to their home. Pricing is expected to start at $45, excluding shipping costs.
Users will be able to curate a personalized tracklist of up to 46 minutes of music, while also designing album artwork, labels and sleeves using either their own graphics or artwork generated through Suno. The finished product will include a full-color printed jacket and labels, with the company stating that the records are professionally pressed rather than novelty-cut discs. The vinyl will be produced on 12-inch black PETG records, a material Suno describes as a more environmentally friendly alternative.
The launch reflects vinyl’s continued popularity, while also introducing a new category of physical merchandise centered entirely on AI-generated music. The United States generates $1.04B yearly from vinyl sales.
The company remains in several high-profile legal disputes over the technology behind its platform. Major record companies have accused Suno of using copyrighted recordings to train its artificial intelligence models without authorization, arguing that AI-generated music competes with and potentially diminishes the work of human artists.
Warner Music Group reached a licensing agreement with Suno last year, while Universal Music Group and Sony Music continue to pursue copyright litigation against the company. Suno has also faced legal challenges internationally, including a recent copyright ruling against the platform in Germany and ongoing proceedings elsewhere in Europe.
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