A Record Company –
in the most literal sense.

We produce vinyl records. Starting from a minimum run of 1x. Each cut is
unique – technically precise, superb tone, economically
independent. Find out more

As a band or label, our on-demand service might be of special interest to you. Find out more

Frequently asked
the short version

FutureWax does not manufacture records using the conventional pressing process, but rather through a cutting process. With our specially developed machines, the music is engraved directly into the vinyl disc (‘cutting’). This allows individual records or small runs to be produced efficiently and cost-effectively – without large minimum quantities or long waiting times.

With FutureWax’s on-demand approach, artists and labels don’t have to produce or pay for records in advance. Instead, they upload their music and cover art to the platform and set the profit they want to make per record. As soon as your fans order a vinyl record via Amazon, Bandcamp or your own web shop, the order is automatically forwarded to FutureWax. There, the record is individually produced and sent directly to the end customer.

With conventional pressing plants, waiting times often amount to up to a year, as only large quantities are produced. FutureWax, on the other hand, relies on an on-demand cutting process. Each record is manufactured as soon as an order is received. This means that records can be produced within a week and delivered directly to customers.

No. Artists and labels don’t pay any fees in advance. Instead, they upload their music and artwork to the platform, set their desired earnings per record, and FutureWax adds the production cost. The final retail price is what customers see on sales platforms.

Yes. Artists can pre-order smaller quantities to sell directly at their shows, where demand is often highest.

Frequently asked
in great detail

“Starting in 2024, a song must be played at least 1,000 times per year in order to earn money from it. How much money will you get for 1,000 streams starting in 2024? Spotify starts counting revenue after 1,000 streams, so you’ll start at €0.00.”


Today, music is omnipresent – available anytime, anywhere. But for the people who create it, this constant accessibility comes at a high price: its economic and cultural value seems to be fading. Often, just a fraction of a cent is earned per stream. It takes millions of plays to generate a livable income. What matters now is no longer whether a song surprises with its sound or artistic depth. More important is whether it seamlessly fits the logic of the algorithm: short intros, catchy choruses, a mood that blends quietly into playlists. In short, music is being optimized for platforms, and success depends less on audience or critical acclaim than on how well it conforms to platform rules. Those who want to be heard must adapt to the algorithm – or risk remaining invisible.

This creates a subtle dependency: it is no longer the musicians who set the rhythm, but the machine. The return to analog, handmade, and exclusive formats – especially vinyl – is a response to this digital slickness, a search for authenticity. Vinyl is more than a nostalgic medium. For many musicians, it has become an economic lever. A record yields a higher profit margin per unit, enables self-marketing, and allows for curatorial freedom: limited editions, signature series, or artistic special pressings create closeness between artist and audience. For smaller acts in particular, vinyl offers an alternative to platform domination.

Yet the vinyl renaissance has its downsides. Pressing plants are at full capacity, production cycles are long, and costs are high. Smaller bands often struggle with minimum order quantities and upfront financing. This is where the concept of vinyl-on-demand comes in – a flexible, needs-based production model that operates without the logic of industrial mass production.

Future Wax has turned this principle into a business model. The service cuts vinyl records individually and only after an order is placed – no minimum quantity, no inventory, no financial risk. Artists can embed their music via platforms like Bandcamp or their own shop. As soon as someone orders a record, it is custom-produced and shipped directly. The result is a sustainable, fair, and independent distribution path that combines artistic freedom with physical quality—making each record a one-of-a-kind piece.