Leerecs
Comparison Guide
Physical Media on Demand for Musicians
Cassettes, CDs, and vinyl pressed per order. No minimums. No upfront costs. Ships direct to fan.
Physical Media on DemandCassettesVinylCDNo Minimum
What Is Physical Media on Demand?
Physical media on demand means music formats (cassettes, CDs, vinyl) are manufactured one at a time as orders arrive — rather than pressing a large batch upfront. This model makes physical media accessible to independent artists of any audience size.
Traditional pressing requires minimum orders of 100–500 units and upfront costs of $500–$5,000+. On-demand requires: zero upfront cost, zero minimum, zero storage.
Platform Comparison
| Platform | Cassette | CD | Vinyl | Digital | Min. Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leerecs | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1 unit |
| Bandcamp | Artist ships | Artist ships | Artist ships | Yes | Artist manages |
| Printify (via Shopify) | Yes | No | No | No | 1 unit |
| Traditional pressing | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 100–500 units |
"What you hear on the record is exactly what you hear live."