Physical Music Distribution

For decades, physical music distribution has been an important part of artist and label development. Although popularity has fluctuated over the years, physical music sales and vinyl distribution services are growing rapidly and showing very encouraging signs for the future. As vinyl sales continue to grow and new independent retail stores continue to expand and open all over the globe, there are no signs of slowing down now. Get in on the action right here with Symphonic’s Physical Music Distribution services.

Artists & Labels must first be accepted as a digital distribution client to be eligible to apply for traditional physical music distribution. There needs to be a demonstrable demand for your releases at physical retail outlets and clients are responsible for manufacturing their releases. Learn more specific criteria here.

Physical Music Distribution

As a Symphonic client, we can help you get your vinyl LPs, CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, and cassettes to retail outlets through our partnership with AMPED Distribution. Our physical distribution offering includes:

Global reach
State-of-the-art 600,000 square foot warehouse
Largest sales force of any distributor
Servicing to over 2,000 independent music and video retailers
3,700 unique customers; 16,000 Ship-to locations

Additional offerings included with our Physical Music Distribution service below.

A black vinyl record is placed on a wooden table, showcasing the importance of Physical Music Distribution.

Partners

And many more…

Retail Marketing

Our physical distribution service includes marketing support through the following:

Inclusion in AMPED’s New Release Guide
Monthly newsletter that goes to store owners, buyers, and managers
Availability on WebAMI, an online ordering & product lookup platform
Product listings on Record Store Day’s website

Co-op Advertising

Clients also have the ability to opt-in to paid retail marketing opportunities including some of the following:

Independent retail coalition programs
Endcap positioning
Listening posts
Email newsletters
Social media posts
Sale pricing
Print advertising

Success Stories

Rick Springfield

A multi-pronged physical campaign blending nostalgia, exclusivity, and national spotlight.

11 custom variants across four releases in partnership with SongVest and SING
Record Store Day exclusive drop that drove collector demand
TalkShopLive exclusive editions, bridging livestream e-commerce with physical sales
Stunning colored vinyl and deluxe editions featuring:
- Rarities
- A hardcover photo book
- Custom vinyl slipmat
Live in-store performance at the iconic Amoeba Records Hollywood
Featured in Amoeba’s legendary “What’s In My Bag” video series
National TV exposure with vinyl shoutouts on The Kelly Clarkson Show and Entertainment Tonight

Box set featuring Rick Springfield’s “Big Hits” album, offering physical music distribution with two vinyl records, two CDs, a photo booklet, and artwork of a white dog with a red frisbee on stage.

Album cover for "Big Hits" by Rick Springfield featuring a victorious dog in red boxing gloves standing over a defeated man in a wrestling ring, alongside three iridescent vinyl records, celebrating the era of physical music distribution.

Rick Springfield poses with arms crossed on the cover of AMPED magazine, celebrating the 40th anniversary edition of his album "Working Class Dog" and highlighting its physical music distribution.

A musician performs on stage with a guitar to a seated audience inside a record store decorated with posters and CDs, celebrating the era of physical music distribution.

A boxed set featuring a Rick Springfield photo book, an open book with black-and-white portraits, and a CD—perfect for fans who appreciate physical music distribution alongside unique artwork.

Album cover for Rick Springfield's "Working Class Dog Super Deluxe 40th Anniversary Special Live Edition," celebrating physical music distribution, featuring a dog in a shirt and tie with a small inset photo of a person.

OK Go

Design-forward, fan-focused physicals with Grammy potential.

2 releases with Paracadute Records, pushing the boundaries of creative packaging
12″ single on 180g picture disc—a true collector’s item
Fifth studio album And The Adjacent Possible:
- Double LP gatefold with a mind-blowing pop-up sliceform structure
- 180g vinyl: one turquoise, one red
Currently submitted for Grammy consideration for Best Packaging
In-store performance at Music Millennium in Portland, OR
Unannounced teaser: A 7″ single box set is in the works for later this year

A vinyl record with an abstract orange and purple design, part of physical music distribution, is partially visible behind a white square album cover featuring track lists and credits for OK Go and The Deadline Hollywood Orchestra.

A vinyl record with a pink and yellow splatter pattern highlights the artistry of physical music distribution, displayed in a white sleeve labeled "OK GO" in pink and "THIS" in green.

Two vinyl records, one red and one blue, are displayed next to an album cover and a geometric sculpture, highlighting OKGO's "And the Adjacent Possible" exclusive color variant—a celebration of physical music distribution.

Cover art for OKGO's "The Adjacent Possible" album, featuring a geometric sculpture and two vinyl records in blue and red color variants—celebrating physical music distribution. Text announces "OUT NOW.

OKGO album "And the Adjacent Possible" out now, featuring an exclusive red and blue vinyl variant. Celebrate physical music distribution with unique geometric cover art.

A vinyl record set exemplifying physical music distribution, with one blue and one red disc, is displayed next to a white album cover featuring a geometric circular design and the title "OK Go: And the Adjacent Possible.

A red vinyl record, symbolizing physical music distribution, is partially pulled from a white and red striped sleeve with "OKOGO" printed boldly in the corner.

A pop-up book features a red and teal spherical lattice structure rising from a silver reflective circle on a white background, reminiscent of the tactile appeal found in physical music distribution.

Imogean Heap

Reissues reimagined—crafted for superfans and tastemakers alike.

Frou Frou’s Record Store Day exclusive—a fan-favorite revived for collectors
20th Anniversary edition of Speak for Yourself on the way (👀 not yet announced)
Speak for Yourself double LP pressed on floral magenta splatter vinyl—a stylish Urban Outfitters exclusive for their Y2K campaign not yet announced
Spotify exclusive vinyl version: white double LP in a beautiful gatefold not yet announced

A clear vinyl record, a nod to physical music distribution, partially slides out from an album cover featuring a soft, abstract swirl of pink and blue with the text "Frou Frou off cuts" at the bottom.

Schoolly D

The legendary Schoolly D’s release “The Real Hardcore” that features an ICE-T, an intro by CHUCK D, and scratches by CODE MONEY + SID WILSON has been a huge success.

This 12” single was a Record Store Day exclusive. It featured hand-painted artwork by Schoolly himself, was available in 4 smoked-out colors, and sold out immediately!

Brothertiger

A lot of success for this talented young artist. The first pressing of his “Out Of Touch” reissue on jade green vinyl sold out and similar success on his follow ups.

“Paradise Lost”, his follow up vinyl release was a quick seller followed by a second pressing of the release magenta additionally sold out.

Cornelius Chapel Records

Cornelius Chapel Records is an independent record label based in Birmingham, AL. They are one of Symphonic’s earliest physical distribution clients.

In that time, they have released over a dozen albums by indie rock, americana, and blues artists such as Sarah Lee Langford, Austin Lucas, Alabama Slim, and Janet Simpson.

Physical Music Distribution

Get your music into 3,000+ brick and mortar retailers and web stores across North American and beyond.