Vinyl Me, Please sold amid lawsuit over RiNo record plant

Vinyl Me, Please, the popular Denver subscription service known for its curated vinyl selections, has undergone a significant change in ownership. VNYL Inc., a company based in St. Louis that specializes in subscription services, recently announced its acquisition of Vinyl Me, Please on May 27. The acquisition comes after a period of uncertainty for the company, which faced criticism from customers due to issues such as slow delivery times.

The new owner, VNYL Inc., has expressed a commitment to revitalizing the Vinyl Me, Please community and restoring customer trust. CEO Nick Alt stated, “We have big plans to grow this community and welcome a new generation of collectors. But first, we have to do right by the customers who built it. That means making things right, listening closely and proving — through action — that VMP is still worth believing in.”

Founded in 2012, Vinyl Me, Please experienced success during the vinyl revival but faced challenges in recent years. Former executives Rich Kylberg, Cameron Schaefer, and Adam Block were embroiled in a legal dispute over the management of company funds, particularly in relation to a record pressing plant venture. The situation led to their termination and subsequent legal actions from both parties.

As the new leadership at Vinyl Me, Please seeks to rebuild customer trust and enhance the overall experience, the impact of VNYL Inc.’s acquisition on the ongoing legal case remains to be seen. The focus is now on providing customers with a top-notch service that aligns with the core values of Vinyl Me, Please.

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Originally Published: June 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM MDT