Our Sustainability Statement Energy - We use Diamond Energy for our Electricity Supply. Diamond Energy is an Australian renewable energy company that supplies 100% renewable electricity. Their supply is made up of the... Read more
What will the sale of Bandcamp mean for musicians? The music landscape just changed. What will that mean for musicians in Australia? Bandcamp, for many musicians and fans, is a name that has long meant musician-centric music distribution and... Read more
Buy now and you could win the ultimate in limited edition pressing. The one you pour yourself... BUY NOWPre-order Suitcase Showcase before 5 pm on Tuesday 28 November and you’ll go into the draw to win the chance to pour your own album in our vinyl pressing... Read more
Suitcase Showcase - Year 1. Together let's support Australian Music! Suitcase Records, Queensland’s only vinyl pressing plant is turning 1. To celebrate, we are creating our own compilation album of Australian independent artists and all profits are going back to... Read more
Introducing June Devlin - Suitcase Records June’s relationship with vinyl began as a child, when her Dad rigged up an old turntable to play in the shed during housework. Her love of music grew exponentially... Read more
How To: Checking Test Pressings An important part of getting great vinyl is checking your test pressings. Here's some info about how to go about it. Test pressings provide artists the opportunity to listen... Read more
How To: Setting Your Best Vinyl Launch Date Throughout our journey, we’ve watched dozens of bands and artists create and launch their albums. We’ve learned a few things along the way too, and have some valuable insights to... Read more
Introducing Lee Clark - Suitcase Records An integral part of the dream team here at Suitcase Records, Lee started with us unofficially toward the end of 2022 before coming on full time this year. After spending... Read more
What is the difference between digital and offset printing on vinyl record covers? Offset printing and digital printing are two different methods of printing images or text on vinyl record covers. Offset printing is a traditional printing method that uses a printing plate,... Read more
Mastering Audio for Vinyl - an Interview with Mastering Engineer, Matthew Gray The process of pressing vinyl is just that - a process. From recording to mixing, to mastering, lacquer cutting and pressing, there are many steps, each playing a vital role... Read more
Suitcase Records & Record Store Day If you didn't already know, Record Store Day is an annual event that 'celebrates the culture of the independently owned record store.' Each year since 2007, the event has brought... Read more
The Importance of Vinyl Records in a World of Streaming In a world where music streaming is king, you could be forgiven for thinking that all the romance has been lost from music. But, vinyl records have given us the... Read more