Near Miss Records releases vinyl albums that connected deeply — even if they didn’t connect broadly. We’re currently preparing our first releases, beginning with a small number of archival albums and expanding to new recordings. Every release is approached with care, collaboration, and artist-led content that reflects the work. Details will be shared here as projects take shape.

What a Near Miss Release Includes

Every Near Miss Records release is built to a consistent set of standards, centered on care, intention, and respect for the music and the artist.

Standards

Each release includes:

• A vinyl pressing produced with care, with attention to sound, materials, and manufacturing

• Thoughtful packaging and presentation, designed to respect the music and its history

• A direct-to-listener release model, prioritizing connection and intention over scale

Beyond the physical record, Near Miss releases are distinguished by artist-led content that provides context and insight into the work. This content is designed to deepen the listener’s engagement with the music — how it came to be, what it meant then, and what it means now.

This content is developed collaboratively with the artist or rights holder and is available exclusively to those who purchase the album. The form it takes varies by project and reflects what the artist feels best represents the music. The scope and format of this content are shaped by the artist’s comfort, interest, and relationship to the work.

Depending on the release, artist-led content may include:

• A recorded video or audio statement reflecting on the album’s history, creation, or meaning

• Written materials such as liner notes, lyrics, essays, or period photographs included with the record

• Archival documents or contextual materials related to the time the album was made

• Private online conversations or Q&A sessions with listeners, when artist-willing and appropriate

Near Miss Records approaches each release as a complete listening experience — one where the record itself is essential, and the surrounding context deepens the connection between the music, the artist, and the listener.