Making Vinyl Memphis

A lifelong Memphian and musician, Brandon Seavers, co-founder and CEO of Memphis Record Pressing, began his dynamic career in 1997 alongside Mark Yoshida when they launched AudioGraphic Masterworks, the Mid-South’s only full-service CD and DVD manufacturing facility. In 2014, the duo ventured into the rebirth of vinyl record manufacturing, founding Memphis Record Pressing (MRP).

With strategic support from GZ Media, the world’s largest record manufacturer based in the Czech Republic, MRP experienced remarkable growth. In 2022, the company embarked on a multimillion-dollar expansion, solidifying its position as one of North America’s largest vinyl pressing plants. This rapid success earned MRP a place on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing companies for four consecutive years. In 2020, Seavers and Yoshida were honored as Entrepreneurs of the Year by the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce.

Passionate about his Memphis roots, Seavers has served on the boards of the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce and the Recording Academy’s Board of Governors. When he’s not overseeing the production of world-class vinyl, Brandon devotes his time to his wife, son, and local church community, embodying his commitment to family, faith, and the vibrant city he calls home.