Vinyl Release Announcement

Hello, this is Chino Yoshio, quietly composing music in Kyotanabe, Kyoto.
Today, I’d like to share that I’ve started releasing vinyl records through ElasticStage.

◾️ Frequent Inquiries

I have often received requests such as, “Will you release ‘193193’ on vinyl?”
Until now, I felt it was difficult as an independent artist, since vinyl requires inventory management and international shipping. I used to reply half-jokingly, “If there were a dropshipping service for vinyl like there is for postcards, I’d consider it.”

◾️ Discovering ElasticStage

Around that time, I came across the news that SoundCloud had partnered with ElasticStage. I learned that ElasticStage allows on-demand vinyl pressing from just a single copy, with no upfront cost, and even handles international shipping.
In other words, the exact service I had been wishing for already existed. I realized I had no more excuses—and decided to sign up.

◾️ Starting with “193193 EP”

The first release is “193193 EP,” which had received the most requests.
Unlike digital distribution, vinyl requires artwork such as jacket and label designs, which I created in Photoshop using sample templates as a guide.

◾️ Track Order

I arranged the tracklist so that the most popular versions, Gentle Sine Bells and Sleep, are placed at the beginning of Side A and Side B, making them easy to enjoy right away.

◾️ Future Releases

I am preparing additional vinyl and CD releases starting with my most requested titles. If you have specific requests, please let me know via the contact form at the top of my shop page.