ABOUT ERIKA RECORDS
Pioneering vinyl creativity for over 45 years
WHERE WE STARTED
Where It All Began
Based in Orange County, California, Erika Records Inc. is one of the leading vinyl record manufacturers and the largest on the West Coast. Owner Liz Dunster began Erika Records as a record label, scouting bands at venues like the Whisky a Go Go and the Troubadour. To keep costs low, she split manufacturing expenses with artists and sold her share of records at swap meets to fund future projects.
In 1981, driven by a desire to control quality, Liz launched her own vinyl manufacturing plant and fabricated a record press. Her vision was clear: create vinyl that went beyond the standard round black record.
Today, Erika Records is known for specialty vinyl including picture discs, shaped records, and custom sizes from 1½ inches up to 200 grams. After operating in Downey for more than 15 years, the company expanded in 2009 into its current 36,000-square-foot facility in Buena Park, California.
As the only female-owned record pressing plant in the U.S., Erika Records is built on quality, creativity, and independence. The business remains family-run, with Liz, her husband Chuck, and their children actively involved. Erika Records continues to push the limits of vinyl in shape, size, and color.
OUR LEGACY
Milestones in Vinyl
1980S
Among the first to create picture discs, shaped vinyl and odd size records.
1990S
Expanded into custom colors, marble, splatter, and transparent
records.
2000S
Produced exclusive records for Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, Bon
Jovi, Gwen Stefani, Lady Gaga, and more.
TODAY
Leaders in laser-etched, glow-in-the-dark, and collector editions for
artists worldwide.
CRAFTED WITH CARE
The Craft
At Erika Records, every record is a combination of art and precision engineering. From lacquer mastering in our state-of-the-art lab to the plating, pressing, and packaging, we handle it all in-house.
We use only premium vinyl compounds to ensure that every pressing not only looks striking but also sounds true to the artist’s vision. Whether you need 100 copies or 10,000, we deliver with speed, consistency, and care.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PRESS
Milestones in Vinyl
We’re more than machines—we’re a team of music lovers and makers.
Made in the
USA
All Erika Records products are Made in the USA at our Buena Park facility. Centrally located between the 91 and 5 freeways, we serve artists from around the world while keeping our production local.
GET STARTED
Let’s Press
Something Great
Whether you’re an artist, a label, or a creative brand — if you’ve got a vinyl idea, we’re ready to make it real.
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