Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab Expands Vinyl Reissues Amid Record-Pressing Demand
Vinyl sales have reached a new high, and Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MFSL) is sharpening its focus on both legacy and fresh releases to keep pace.
The Recording Industry Association of America’s year‑end report for 2025 shows that U.S. vinyl sales have climbed for a 19th straight year. The format’s revival, which began in the mid‑2000s, continues to fuel demand for both new titles and carefully curated reissues.
MFSL is well positioned to meet that demand. The company owns a state‑of‑the‑art pressing plant in Oxnard, California—just an hour north of Los Angeles—and a mastering studio in Sebastopol. The workflow starts with the original source material, whether a master tape or a digital file. After mastering in Sebastopol, the vinyl is pressed in Oxnard.
“Control is key,” a Mobile Fidelity representative told NBC Palm Springs. “We want to control every aspect of the chain of remastering records.” The company’s insistence on handling each step from source to final product is intended to preserve the fidelity of the original recordings.
In 2026, MFSL launched a multi‑year reissue series for Canadian rock band Rush. The first releases—platinum‑certified Fly By Night and A Farewell to Kings—arrived in limited‑edition vinyl LPs and hybrid Super Audio CDs. The gold‑certified debut, Rush, is slated for a fall release.
MFSL is also turning its attention to contemporary artists. The label announced plans to add names such as My Morning Jacket, Chris Isaak, and Angel Olsen to its catalog this year, reflecting the vinyl market’s growing appetite for newer material.
The company’s existing catalog already spans more than 600 titles, from classic jazz and blues to rock and pop. Notable releases include works by Miles Davis, The Beatles, and Bob Dylan. MFSL’s releases are identified by a signature strip on the cover and numbered editions.
The 2025 sales data underscore vinyl’s continued rise. Revenue from vinyl surpassed $1 billion in the United States—the first time the format has crossed that threshold since the 1980s. For the first time in several decades, vinyl sales have eclipsed CD sales.
MFSL’s strategy of sourcing from original master tapes and mastering in-house aligns with the consumer desire for high‑quality audio. The expansion into contemporary artists appears to be a response to the sustained increase in vinyl purchases, as collectors seek both classic and new releases.
The Oxnard plant and Sebastopol studio are part of a broader industry trend toward specialized production facilities that cater to audiophile markets. By maintaining control over the entire process, MFSL can ensure consistency across its releases.
As vinyl sales climb, Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab’s dual focus on archival and contemporary reissues positions it to serve a growing base of collectors and listeners who value analog sound quality.
Looking ahead, MFSL plans to release the remaining Rush titles in the series and roll out new contemporary artist reissues over the coming months. These releases will be available through the company’s online store and select specialty retailers.
The continued expansion of Mobile Fidelity’s catalog reflects vinyl’s resilience in the digital age and underscores the importance of high‑fidelity production in meeting consumer expectations.
