Hi - I'm John and here's why I started CustomVinylRecords.com with my wife, Rebecca, and why you might care...

When I was 41, I got divorced and moved into my parents' basement for nearly a year.

That's embarrassing to tell you.

But it's important because that lowest point in my life caused me to reevaluate what's actually important.

And one thing I realized is that, for me, my relationship with my partner had to be my #1 priority...

...and I needed to do everything I could to make sure that the person I was with knew it. 

Fast forward a couple years... I found Jesus, which led me to my wife, Rebecca.

And Rebecca is incredible.  She's my best friend.

We have an incredibly blessed life (with kids, too!)

I work hard to make sure she knows she's my #1 priority (and I know I'm hers.)

And so when the idea for CustomVinylRecords.com came up, I thought...

...a Custom Vinyl Record is the perfect way to show someone that they're a priority to you because...

✅  It proves real effort ("he really thought about this")

✅  It's incredibly personal ("this represents US")

✅  It ties your identity, memory, and relationship together ("I'll never forget this moment")

That combination is rare.  And that's exactly why it makes a man look like a full-on rockstar hero.  

So, if you're like me and the rest of our awesome, thoughtful customers, you're the type that wants to make sure your partner feels loved and cherished.

And, if that's true, then a Custom Vinyl Record is exactly what you need right now.

• Our Core Values

We're a small family business in Chicago that does everything we can to enable you to give the coolest and most meaningful gift on the planet.

With that in mind, our four core values are:

Serve First - Profit Second - Be Great - Innovate

• What Makes Us Different

At CustomVinylRecords.com, we’re not just cutting records, we’re preserving memories.

Each vinyl we create is personal, made to capture your favorite songs, photos, and moments in a way no digital playlist ever could.

This isn’t a mass-produced novelty; it’s a one-of-a-kind keepsake that feels real. It's something you can hold, play, and gift with meaning.

Whether it’s for an anniversary, wedding, or any other milestone moment, our goal is simple: to make giving a thoughtful, unforgettable gift as easy as choosing the soundtrack to your story.

We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to serve you and hope you love your record as much as we love helping people put a soundtrack to their story.