Audiophile Music Direct ‘analog-only’ records class action settlement

Audiophile Music Direct agreed to a class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims it falsely advertised its records as produced with “analog-only” methods.

The settlement benefits consumers who purchased and still own new and unused Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MoFi) vinyl records marketed as “Original Master Recording” and/or “Ultradisc One-Step” from Audiophile Music Direct or other merchants between March 19, 2007, and July 27, 2022. 

According to the class action lawsuit, Audiophile falsely marketed certain MoFi records as produced with “analog-only” methods under “Original Master Recording” and “Ultradisc One-Step” labels. In reality, these records were allegedly produced using a digital transfer step. 

Music Direct is Audiophile’s online record and equipment store.

Audiophile hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay an undisclosed sum to resolve the class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the Audiophile settlement, class members who return their records in their original covers and/or boxes can receive a full refund of their actual purchase price capped at 100% of the manufacturer’s retail price at the time the records were purchased. 

Class members who wish to keep their records can receive either a 5% refund of their purchase price or a coupon worth 10% of their purchase price to be used on Audiophile’s Music Direct retail website.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Aug. 22, 2023.

The final approval hearing for the Audiophile Music Direct “analog only” class action lawsuit settlement is scheduled for Oct. 30, 2023.

In order to receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Sept. 21, 2023.

Who’s Eligible

Consumers who purchased and still own new and unused Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MoFi) vinyl records marketed as “Original Master Recording” and/or “Ultradisc One-Step” from Audiophile or other merchants between March 19, 2007, and July 27, 2022

Potential Award

Varies

Proof of Purchase

Proof of purchase and/or ownership

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

09/21/2023

Case Name

Tuttle, et al. v. Audiophile Music Direct Inc., et al., Case No. 2:22-cv-01081-JLR, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington at Seattle

Final Hearing

10/30/2023

Settlement Website

AudiophileSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Tuttle v. AudioPhile Music Direct
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration
PO Box 5324
New York, NY 10150-5324
info@audiophilesettlement.com
833-630-6697

Class Counsel

Duncan C Turner
Mark A Trivett
BADGLEY MULLINS TURNER PLLC

Defense Counsel

Joseph J Madonia
JOSEPH J MADONIA & ASSOCIATES