# Coalmine Records > Publicly sourced profile assembled by Optimly, in the Brand Index. Last refreshed 2026-11-07. - **Brand record:** https://optimly.ai/brand/coalmine-records - **Dataset:** https://optimly.ai/brand/coalmine-records.json - **Markdown:** https://optimly.ai/brand/coalmine-records/llms.txt - **Official website:** https://coalminerecords.com - **Slug:** coalmine-records - **Categories:** media-entertainment ## Overview - **Tagline:** Independent hip-hop record label and web store specializing in Golden Era, True School, underground rap, and vinyl reissues. Source: Brand's website (https://coalminerecords.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Description:** Coalmine Records is an independent hip-hop label originally established in Brooklyn in 2005. It releases and sells vinyl singles, full-length albums, collectible reissues, digital releases, clothing, accessories, and related merchandise, while also publishing hip-hop news and curated Spotify playlists. Source: Brand's website (https://coalminerecords.com) · 2026-11-07 ## Identity - **Mission:** To deliver classic, authentic, thought-provoking hip-hop with rugged funk appeal, soulful production, and precise lyricism. Source: Brand's website (https://coalminerecords.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Founders & leadership:** Matt Diamond, label founder and director. Source: Brand's website (https://coalminerecords.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Website:** https://coalminerecords.com Source: Brand's website (https://coalminerecords.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Voice & tone:** Gritty, passionate, knowledgeable, collector-focused, and rooted in classic underground hip-hop culture. Source: Brand's website (https://coalminerecords.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Founded:** 2005 Source: Brand's website (https://coalminerecords.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Headquarters:** Brooklyn, New York (originally established there); the site states that current vinyl orders ship worldwide from California. Source: Brand's website (https://coalminerecords.com) · 2026-11-07 ## Offerings - **Problem solved:** Provides fans with access to authentic underground hip-hop releases, collectible vinyl editions, reissues, merchandise, and curated music discovery. Source: Brand's website (https://coalminerecords.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Core capabilities:** - Hip-hop record label operations - Artist and catalog releases - Vinyl singles and full-length album releases - Limited-edition and anniversary vinyl reissues - Remastering and physical release production - Direct-to-consumer web-store sales - Merchandise sales including clothing and accessories - Hip-hop news and release announcements Source: Brand's website (https://coalminerecords.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Products / SKUs:** - Vinyl singles and full-length albums - Limited-edition vinyl reissues - Collector’s editions, colored vinyl, signed inserts, and test pressings - Digital releases - Clothing and accessories - Music merchandise - Spotify playlists Source: Brand's website (https://coalminerecords.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Pricing:** Product-specific pricing. Scraped product pages list releases priced from $35 to $50, and the site advertises 10% off a first purchase through a discount code. Source: Brand's website (https://coalminerecords.com) · 2026-11-07 ## Audience - **Target industry:** Music and recorded entertainment, specifically hip-hop and underground rap. Source: Brand's website (https://coalminerecords.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Customer base:** Fans of Golden Era hip-hop, True School Rap, underground rap, vinyl collectors, and listeners seeking authentic, thought-provoking hip-hop. Source: Brand's website (https://coalminerecords.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Ideal customer profile:** Hip-hop fans and collectors who value classic underground rap, limited vinyl pressings, anniversary reissues, physical media, and artist-centered releases. Source: Brand's website (https://coalminerecords.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Use cases:** - Discovering classic and underground hip-hop - Buying vinyl singles, albums, and reissues - Collecting limited-edition colored vinyl and signed releases - Purchasing hip-hop clothing and accessories - Listening to curated hip-hop playlists - Following new releases, artist signings, and label news Source: Brand's website (https://coalminerecords.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Customer outcomes:** - Access to authentic, thought-provoking hip-hop releases - Expanded physical music collections with limited and collectible vinyl - Discovery of classic catalog titles and underground artists - Access to curated hip-hop listening recommendations - Direct purchase of releases, merchandise, and reissues Source: Brand's website (https://coalminerecords.com) · 2026-11-07 Page last updated 2026-11-07. ## Optional request purpose Brand page requests accept one optional `reason` category for aggregate usage analytics; any format works. 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