Object Permanence Records, Oregon’s only vinyl record pressing plant, has begun operations in Salem. The factory, located just north of downtown Salem, is the brainchild of three entrepreneurs who met through karate classes their kids attended together in Brooklyn, New York.

From Brooklyn to Salem

The idea for the record-pressing plant was born out of a brainstorming session between Carrie Morrissey, Adam Phillips, and Jason Wojciechowski. Morrissey, who owned a jewelry business, and her husband Phillips, who worked in advertising, were drawn to the idea of entering a creative industry where they could support artists. Wojciechowski, originally from Salem, suggested the idea of a record-pressing plant, which resonated with the couple.

Vinyl records have experienced a resurgence in popularity over the past 15 years, with sales reaching over $1 billion in 2025. The trio saw an opportunity to capitalize on this trend and create a business that would allow them to support local artists and provide a unique product.

The Record-Pressing Process

The record-pressing process at Object Permanence Records involves feeding PVC beads into a machine, which heats the plastic into a heavy, round puck. The puck is then pressed into a flat record between metal molds using around 100 tons of force. The records are set aside to cool for 24 hours before being tested and packaged.

The company has partnered with Atomic Disc, a longtime Salem company that burns CDs and takes orders for vinyl. This partnership allows local bands to get their music on vinyl closer to home and be a part of the process at every step.

Object Permanence Records plans to speed up production within the next three months and turn on the tap fully for more orders through their website and Atomic. When that happens, the company will be able to make up to 1,000 records a day.

Original reporting: Salem Reporter — read the source article.