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Key people at Credible Music B.V..
Credible Music B.V. was founded in 2021 by Arnoud Aalbersberg (Co-Founder).
Credible Music B.V. is a Dutch music company that organizes vinyl-only DJ events and operates a record label focused on electronic, freestyle, italo disco, synthpop, and early house genres. Initiated by DJ Arnoud Aalbersberg, the enterprise frequently collaborates with or draws inspiration from notable industry figures like Dimitri, Joost van Bellen, Marcello, and Jaydee. The organization primarily generates revenue through physical record sales and live DJ events, directly serving dedicated electronic music fans, performing DJs, and enthusiastic event attendees. In 2020, the company began hosting marathon events, which culminated in a massive continuous 48-hour live music marathon featuring performances from 32 different DJs during the 2021 ADE Randomvinyl event. Following the immense success of these popular Random Vinyl Shows, the company officially expanded its operations by launching a dedicated record label to further support its musical vision.
Key people at Credible Music B.V..
Credible Music B.V. was founded in 2021 by Arnoud Aalbersberg (Co-Founder).
Credible Music B.V. is a Dutch company founded in 2021, specializing in sound recording and music publishing, particularly as operators in the vinyl pressing industry under the trading name Deepgrooves Vinyl Pressing Plant.[1][2][5] It positions itself as "Protectors of the vinyl dance legacy," producing premium, eco-friendly vinyl records using mostly green energy in a 99% circular environment, emphasizing fast, affordable, and sustainable manufacturing without greenwashing.[3][4] The company serves artists and labels seeking high-quality, environmentally conscious vinyl production, addressing the resurgence in demand for physical dance and electronic music formats while solving supply chain issues for sustainable pressing.[4][5]
Located with a visiting address in Leeuwarden and registered in Amsterdam, Credible Music focuses on innovative vinyl output, including pre-orders for releases like their first LP "SpaceX."[3][4] It differentiates through genuine sustainability in an industry often criticized for environmental impact, positioning itself as the first worldwide vinyl plant producing "as green as possible" records.[4]
Credible Music B.V. was established in 2021 in the Netherlands, operating in the sound recording and music releases sector.[2] Its Amsterdam registration aligns with Noord-Holland's sound recording industry hub, though operational ties link to Leeuwarden via Deepgrooves.[1][4][7] A key figure was Marc Hartman, a veteran musician, producer, DJ, and engineer born in Utrecht, who discovered music at age 6 and built a career spanning remixes for projects like Koto in 1985, studio work at Wisseloord (with clients including Mick Jagger and U2), and releases under aliases like Weber & Weber on Lemongrassmusic, totaling 12 albums in chill out and deep house genres.[6]
Hartman's journey—from teenage drummer facing left-handed setup challenges, to bedroom studio growth, professional engineering, and electronic music production—likely informed Credible's focus on dance music vinyl legacy.[6] Tragically, Marc passed away on August 21, 2024, leaving a void; the company notes they will miss him dearly.[6] Early traction includes launching Deepgrooves as a sustainable pressing plant and promoting vinyl like "SpaceX," building on vinyl's revival amid digital fatigue.[3][4]
Credible Music rides the vinyl resurgence trend, fueled by nostalgia, collector demand, and streaming limitations, especially in dance/electronic music where physical formats enhance artist branding and fan engagement.[3][4] Timing aligns with post-pandemic supply chain disruptions and sustainability mandates in manufacturing, positioning green vinyl pressing as a market differentiator amid EU environmental regulations.[4] Favorable forces include rising independent label activity and tech-enabled direct-to-consumer sales (e.g., pre-orders), countering fast fashion-like waste in music production.[3][5]
The company influences the ecosystem by enabling accessible, eco-conscious physical media for niche genres, supporting indie artists in a digital-dominated landscape and bridging analog heritage with modern green tech innovations.[4][6]
Credible Music B.V. is poised to expand as sustainable vinyl demand grows, potentially scaling Deepgrooves' green model amid global pushes for circular economies in entertainment manufacturing. Trends like AI-assisted music creation and hybrid physical-digital collectibles (e.g., NFT-linked vinyl) could amplify its role, while challenges like raw material costs test affordability.[4] Post-Hartman's passing, its influence may evolve through new leadership honoring his legacy, solidifying as a key enabler for dance music's tangible revival—protecting heritage while pioneering green production.[3][6] This niche player exemplifies how specialized manufacturing sustains cultural ecosystems in tech-driven industries.
