About Us
Founded in 1979 in Atlanta, Georgia by veteran Philadelphia producer Manny Campbell, the company has grown from a small regional supplier (Coastal Records & Tape Distributors) to an international small division wholesale distributor recognized worldwide by national, independent and local retail chains.
Our publishing company, Emandolynn Music Co. Inc (BMI) has been established since 1965 with over 500 products in catalog. In 1995 Coastal took on the name Coastal Records Distribution with the ideology to stay true to the indie. We are independently owned by our founders and don't answer to any larger corporate entity or board. As the music marketplace continues to change and grow, Coastal changes and grows with it. We apply the same successful formula to the digital marketplace that we perfected with brick and mortar accounts: direct relationships with digital service providers and the expertise and relationships to give maximum visibility to your product in the space.
• We have established relationships with all major digital service providers (DSPs), and add new partners regularly.
• Our marketing staff works closely with DSPs to ensure prominent placement for our distributed labels' content. We have a strong track record of success in securing features, exclusives, free promotional downloads and other avenues to make sure our labels' content gets the attention it deserves in the digital world.
• We provide digital distribution for nearly 50 indi labels, and add more every month. Coastal Records Distribution has a solid history of providing our distributed labels with all the tools they need to be a successful partner. The concept is simple: target the buyers and key retail managers with everything they need to make an informed decision regarding your product. Let them see your music, let them hear your music. How else can they make a real choice? We maintain constant communication with our retail partners using a wide variety of tools, including our biweekly New Release email, Digital New Release email and our quarterly sampler CD and promotional retail mailout for in-store play. We seek relationships with independent labels serious about long-term artist and label development.
FAQ's
Who is Coastal Records?
Coastal is a full service, independent record company with a production arm, publishing company and international distributor whose services include:
• National and International distribution of music with a knowledgeable sales force spread across the country.
• Digital preparation, distribution, and marketing.
• Social site marketing
• Publishing Company
• Co-operative advertising planning and placement.
• Manufacturing and printing of music (CD, DVD, vinyl).
• Warehousing and inventory management.
How can I be considered for distribution?
Please send an email to distribution@coastaldistribution.com describing your company, staff, projected release schedule and distribution needs. We will respond with an email request for any additional information if needed.
Please submit your materials to: Yomi Belson Coastal Records 500 Wendell Court Ste 508 Atlanta Ga 30336