Consumers may be swapping CDs for MP3s, but these rad record revivals prove that no one is ready to do away with the warm, muddy tones that only vinyl can produce. Its unique sound and undeniable nostalgia makes this physical medium hard to let go off. Even if your collection of 45s are too haggard to squeeze out a note, their unique aesthetic makes these pieces of musical history prime candidates for an endless list of creative projects.
From futuristic record players to laser-cut vinyl art pieces, records have proven that they are still as relevant today as they were long ago. This enthusiastic revival of all things vinyl clearly illustrates that music lovers everywhere still respect the physical formats of yesteryears in spite of the massive influx of MP3s.
Still every bit as charming today as before the cassette tape stole the thunder, vinyl still has a bright future thanks to these rad record revivals.
82 Rad Record Revivals
From Ghoulish Vinyl Timepieces to Transparent Music Boomboxes:
Susan Keefe — May 13, 2012 — Art & Design
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Recycled Record Sculptures
10 Reinvented Vintage Vinyls
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Retro Recycled Artworks
L017's Vinyl Record Sculptures are Complex and Detailed
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Musical Eco Shingles
The Vinyl Record Roof is Music to Environmentalist Ears
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Vinyl Musician Portraits
'Icons' from Mr. Brainwash is Made Entirely Out of Broken Records & CDs
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Record-Smashing Accessories
These Meticulous by Le Foss Jewelry Pieces are Gorgeous and Glam
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Silhouette Records
Decorate Your Space With Cutout Vinyls From Sillyette
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Retro Record Bags
Handbag Designers Take Inspiration From 60's Vinyl and Guitars
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Floating Vinyl
The 'Void' Plays Vintage-Style Records in Mid Air
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Records As A Canvas
Vinyl Art by Daniel Edlen
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Vinyl Mobile Covers
The Lenntek VintageVinyl iPhone 4 Case is a Must-Have for Music Fans
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EIP Laser Turntable
Nothing Touches Your Vinyl Buy Light
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Vintage Record Bowls
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Smashed LP Jewelry
Broken Record Bib Necklace by Meticulousbylefoss Seriously Rocks
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Recycled Vinyl Wall Art
Extinct Creatures and Technology Collide in Jacksonville, Florida
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Artistic Vinyl Canvases
The 'Record Time' Collection Exhibits Designs From 24 Artists
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Personalized Record Jewelry
Junkprints' Recycled Vinyl Necklaces Honor Retro Music
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Punchy Vinyl Packaging
The My Wet Calvin Record Set Uses Bold Primary Colors to Seduce Consumers
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Sugary Old-School Tunes
Scottish Band 'Found' Releases Playable Chocolate Record
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Vinyl Record Resurgences
Musicians Embrace the Old Black Magic of the SLP Record
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Jewelry from Recycled Vinyl Records
Aroha Silhouettes Necklaces
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Vinyl Books
‘Extraordinary Records' Explores the World of Retro Albums
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Iced Vinyl
Katie Paterson Creates Tunes From Ice Blocks
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Funneled LP iPhone Amps
Change the Record Delivers Acoustics Through Molded Vinyls
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Reclaimed Record Purses
Anca Irina Lefter's Ch2 Vinyl Purse Designs are Retro-Inspired
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Album Art Nostalgia
Caoceito and Burdman Create an Ode to Physical Media
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Chocolate Vinyl Records
Peter Lardong Makes Music That's Easy to Digest
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Retro Record Portrayals
Alejandro De Antonio's Vinyl Portraits are a Fitting Homage to Rock's Gods
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Laser Cut Vinyl Art
Carlos Aires Creates New Art from Used Records
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Silicone Cast Records
Copying Vinyl Records is an Intricate Process
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Record-Breaking Jewelry
Cat Davison Creates Earrings from Vintage Records
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Past-Present Record Players
Turntable iPhone Dock Fuses Flashback and Contemporary Tech
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Sustainable Record Spinners
The Sennheiser Eco-Vinyl Turntable is Made Using Cork and Bioplastic
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Multicolored Music Makers
The Dark Cloud Silver Turntable Pendants is Spin Style at Its Best
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Edgy Eco-Accessories
Recycled Rock-and-Roll Wrist Cuffs From Drink Cans and LPs
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Transparent Music Boomboxes
The People People Speaker Blends with the Environment
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Laser Cut Records As Wall Fashion
Ideia Revives Vinyl
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Deadly Vinyl Records
'And Vinyly' Presses Your Ashes onto a Recording Disc
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$90,000 Speakers
Proscenium Black Diamond III is Luxurious Listening Equipment for Audiophiles
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$56,000 Turntables
The Jubilee by Thorens
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Vinyl-Friendly CD Players
Francesco Cugusi & Roberto Strippoli's ‘Zero.1' for Tr
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Remixed Fitness Tools
The Vinyl Workout Will Have You Sweatin' to the Oldies
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3D Vinyl Puzzles
Record Monsters are Made of Recycled Vinyl Records
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Pseudo Record Players
The Playlist Player Hopes to Eliminate Musical ADD
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Shapely Record Clocks
Pavel Sidorenko Laser-Cuts Re-Vinyl Clocks into Cool Cutouts
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Vintage Record Ties
The Vinyl Record Neck Tie Strikes a Chord with Music Lovers
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Scratchtastic iPad Toys
The Mixr Turntable App Will Have You Hot on the Heels of David Guetta
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Ultra Portable DJ Decks
DJ GO
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USB Turntable
Spin Your Vinyl into the Digital Age
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Minimalist Modern Vinyl Players
Pro-Ject RPM 1.3 Genie is a Contemporary Update to a Classic
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Music Device Mashups
Jeff Mills' Vinyl CD Can Be Played on a Turntable or in a CD Player
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Self-Pressed Records
Yuri Suzuki's Amateur Music Production System Warps Records
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Skeletal Vinyl Players
The Turnstyle Turntable is as Simple as It Gets
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Vinyl Clocks
Like Minded Studios' ‘Record Time Clocks' Make Punctuality Cool
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Ghoulish Vinyl Timepieces
The Moral Mustache Zombie Clock is Wicked Cool
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Retro Vinyl Revivals
Nilox NX100R Converts Vinyls to MP3 Player
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Preserving Classic Media
USB Turntable Lets You Store Your Vinyl On Your iPod
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$16,500 Opulent Audio Players
The AMG Veilla 12 Handcrafted Turntable is Luxurious
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Vintage Vinyl Accessories
The Turntable Necklace Will Show Off Your Love for Music
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Digital Vinyl Tracks
The Lenco L-71 Turntable Converts Oldies into MP3s
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Portable Record Players
Convert Your Vinyl on the Go With the Briefcase USB Turntable
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Wall-Mounted Record Players
The Kanvas Home Stereo Wirelessly Links Your Vinyls to Your Computer
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Vinyl Cassette Hybrids
ION Duo Deck Plays Converts Vintage Music Formats into MP3s
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Retro Record Cleaners
This Vinyl Cleaning Device Keeps Your Records Ready to Scratch
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Suave DJ Mancessories
The Vinyl Turntable Cufflinks Are For the Sophisticated Music Lover
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Visually Pleasing Vinyls
Scott Marr Etches Flowery Patterns Into Old Records Using Fire
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Malleable Music Posters
Stas Polyakov Makes Art Out of Unforgotten Vinyls
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Vinyl Records Making a Comeback
36% Rise in Sales
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Quad-Armed Turntables
$56,000 High Water Sound Turntable
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D.I.Y. Music Holsters
Make a Classic Muji Inspired CD Player for Less
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Futuristic LP Players
The Portable LP Player Concept by Charlie Pyott
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Robot DJs
Don't Just Request Electropop
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Wall-Mounted Turntables
Play Suspended Records with the Vertical Vinyl
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Vinyl MP3 Converters
iPod Turntable Transfers Classics from LPs to your Device
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Vintage Album Chopping Blocks
Vinyl Records Cutting Board is Perfect for the Musical Chef
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Rustic Vinyl Chests
Hold Your Favorite Records in the Retro Brixton x Fender LP Record Case
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Traveling Turntables
The Crosley Echo is Designed to be Taken Anywhere
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Bold Bark Turntables
The Barky Turntable is a Nostalgic Favorite
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Music Heads
Photographer Bizarro Turns Heads to Records and Speakers
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Fake Record iPod Cases
MP3 Case Looks Like an Old School Vinyl Player
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Vinyl Drink Holders
Keep the Table Safe Circa 1969 With These Record Coasters
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Fake Retro Record Tables
The Super Oldies Side Table Only Looks Like It's Made of Vinyls
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Vintage Vinyl Mug Mats
These Record Label Coasters Go Back to the Days of Easy Listening
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Retro-Futuristic DJ Consoles
The Conceptual teenage engineering OP-J DJ Console is Advanced
Vintage-Inspired Digital Audio Players
The Conceptual 'Pony Project' Hi-Res Player is Retro
Metallic Architectural Record Players
The Conceptual 'RYTM' Record Player is Harmonious
Modular Physical Media Players
This Winamp Media Player Device by Eslam Mod is Digitally-Inspired
Playfully Retro CD Players
Semetor Introduces the Dynamic K8 CD Player at IFA 2024
Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras
Retrospekt and Polaroid Collaborated on a New Camera
Natural Multi-Material Turntables
House of Marley Unveils the 'Stir it Up Lux Bluetooth Turntable'
Modernized Modular LP Players
found/Founded Designs the Controlled Vibrary Digital LP Player
Beautiful Automotive Design Books
Auto Photo Manual drives the car design coffee table book trend
Industrial Aesthetic Record Players
The Pro-Ject Automat A2 is for Discerning Vinyl Enthusiasts
Vintage-Style Timepiece Collections
The Casio Vintage A100 Series Watches Come in Four Finishes
Retro Car-Inspired Audio Devices
The EVO 150 DeLorean Edition is Designed by Cambridge Audio
Neutral Tonal Sleek Headphones
Marshall Unveils New Sets of Colors of its Major V Headphones
Vibrant Retro Tech Collections
The Retrospekt x Miffy Collection Features Illustrious Devices
Singer-Inspired Jeans
Levi's Bob Dylan Custom Jeans Bring an Iconic '60s Style Back to Life
Calfskin-Sheathed Luxury Headphones
These Headphones Offer Premium Sound & Aesthetic Appeal
Retro Sporty Luxe Accessories
adidas Presents a New Series of Nostalgic Retro Accessories
Minimal Frosted Turntables
The TT-15S1 Turntable by Marantz has an Elegant Aesthetic
Psychedelic Light Projectors
Kino retro projector inspired by psychedelic bands
Updated Colorful Premium Turntables
The New Pro-Ject EVO 2 Boasts a Sleek Modern Look
Budget-Friendly Vinyl Turntables
The Fluance RT81+ Turntable is High-Quality and Upgradeable
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Turntable-Inspired Coaster Sets
The NeedleDrop Coaster Set Includes Four Acrylic LPs and More
Reinvigorated 90s Fashion
The Old Navy '94 Reissue Collection Revives Nostalgic Style
Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
KICKBACK Blends Retro Design with the DIY Mixtape Kit
Edgy Speaker Designs
The Brutalist Speaker Marries Home Audio and Industrial Elegance
Sleek Minimal Clear Turntables
The New Transparent Turntable Has a Nearly Invisible Design
Bookshelf Board Games
These Classic Board Games are Disguised as Vintage Books
Modular AI-Enabled Record Players
The Conceptual Nostalgic AI Record Player is Two-in-One
Retro Vinyl Record-Inspired Lamps
Artyom Alimpjvev Designs the Minimal Gramophone Lamp
Artist-Honoring Special Turntables
House of Marley Presents a BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE Turntable
Mid-Century Warm Consoles
Calico Introduces a Look at the Captivating Hi-Fi Console
DJ Console-Inspired Puzzle Sets
LEGO Presents a Pioneer CDJ 2000 Console Moving Set
Remixed Monogrammed Collections
The LV Remix Collection Celebrates Heritage While Looking Ahead
Artwork-Covered Tech Products
The Lexon x Keith Haring Collection Includes Four Products
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Vinyl Record Credenzas
Geology Studio's Wall of Sound is Stunning, Chic, and Versatile
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
Digitally Enabled CD Players
This Portable CD Player Can Also Handle Digital File Formats
Repurposed Denim Furniture
Levi's Icons Re/Outfitted Refreshes Iconic Designs with Discarded Denim
90s-Inspired Music Players
Bang & Olufsen Release the Vintage Beosound 9000 CD Player
Cannery-Inspired Phone Boxes
LookUp Makes Digital Detox Tools in the Shape of Fish Tins
Retro-Style Musician Amps
The Marshall STUDIO JTM Has a Handmade Construction
Minimalist Wireless Cassette Players
The We Are Rewind Cassette Player Has an Aluminum Body
Premium Concept CD Players
Anthony Chupp Imagines a Quality CD Player in a Modern Look
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Nostalgic Streaming Speakers
The Tivoli SongBook and SongBook MAX Offer Up to 10-Hours of Use
Transparent Cyberpunk MP3 Players
'The DEVICE' by Alex Casabò Has an Ultra-Industrial Design
Portable Battery-Powered DJ Decks
The Korg Handytraxx Play is Perfect for DJs on the Move
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Upcycled Denim Collections
The Latest Wrangler Reborn Collection Celebrates Circularity
Limited-Edition Nightclub Prints
Sonic Editions' Studio 54 Collection Contains Rare Photos
Contemporary Vertical Turntables
ToVerse Unveils a New Dynamic Streaming Turntable Design
Album-Inspired Turntables
Heinz Lichtenegger Designs the Dark Side of the Moon Turntable
Elevated Modern Sleek Turntables
U-Turn Audio Updates its Orbit Turntable Collection
Nostalgic Bodycare Revivals
Lush Brought Back 45 Previously Discontinued Retro Products
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Turntable-Inspired Palettes
SHEGLAM's Vinyl Pop Color Palette is Made for Mixing and Matching
Retrofuturistic Tube Amplifier Jukeboxes
LG Introduces the DukeBox with a Clear OLED Display
Music-Honoring Shirt Collections
Eton Presents a New Collection Celebrating the Beatles
Five-Disc CD Changers
Yamaha's 'CD-C603' Lets You Change Out CDs During Music Playback
Linear Retro Six-CD Players
Bang & Olufsen's Beosystem 9000c is Premium and Nostalgic
Mid-Century Record Consoles
Wrensilva Unveils a New Catalog of Furniture for Stereo Systems
Retro-Inspired T-Shirt Capsules
YoungLA Embodies the 70s with Vintage Colored Tees
Corn-Based Music Albums
Roots Remastered is a First-of-Its-Kind Country Album Made from Corn
Premium Modular Transparent Turntables
Per Brickstad Designs the New Clear Audio Device
Transparent TV-Speaker Hybrids
The LG DukeBox is Coming to CES 2024
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Vinyl Record-Catering Furniture Series
Montana Furniture Presents the SPIN Collection
Psychedelic Canned Wines
WAVES Shares Quality Varietals Without the Seriousness
Quirky Strummable Synths
This Reimagined Electronic Synth is a Throwback to the 1980s
Color-Changing Eccentric Turntables
Brian Eno Designs the Turntable II with Unpredictable Patterns
Music-Inspired Avatar Campaigns
Bang & Olufsen Launches the See Yourself in Sound Ad
Upcycled Material Musical Instruments
The Yamaha Upcycling Guitar Concept Models are Sustainable
Millennium Technology Capsule Collections
The Drought x Napster Collection Has Three Pieces
Translucent Record Storage Units
Bentolabs Unveils the Aurala120A Record Storage System
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
Automotive Brand Vinyls
The Iconic Playlist Celebrates Mercedes-Benz's Place in Pop Culture
Limited-Edition Collector's Boxsets
PLEASURES Collaborates with Hat and Beard Press
Luxurious Graphic Retro-Tinged Fashion
YSL Presents The Vintage Collection of Band Merch
Vintage-Inspired Technology
Tech Brand 'KICKBACK's DISCMAN' is Nostalgic
Transparent Vinyl Player Concepts
Vadzim Sadouski Designs a Clear Music Design Concept
Virtual Vinyl Players
Turntable: Music Explorer Merges Vinyl Charm with Modern Technology
Architecture-Inspired Turntables
Jorge Paez Designs the Reinterpreted RYTM Turntable
Retro Colorful Turntable Devices
Gadhouse Introduces the Brad Retro MKII Turntable
Artistic Affordable Turntable Models
These U-Turn Orbit Turntables Come in Three Models
Novice Turntable Systems
Lenco Launches a Sleek Turntable With Speakers and an Amplifier
Retro-Style Karaoke Sets
The A30M Blends Modern Features with an 80s-Inspired Design
Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion
Latin Quarters Debuts a Stylish Capsule Using Sustainable Practices
Feline-Friendly Music Accessories
Yamaha Design Lab Creates a Special Cat Music Box
AI-Powered Portable Speakers
The 'VBox' Boombox Utilizes ChatGPT to Help with Musical Exploration
Multifunctional Compact Music Players
NINM Lab's PLAYDISC is a Multifunctional Music Device
Color-Changing Record Players
The Turntable II by Brian Eno is Limited-Edition and Eye-Catching
British Vintage-Tinged Streetwear
Yardsale Presents its Latest Collection of Retro Looks
Analog Hardware Turntables
LoveFrom Refines the Sondek LP12 by Linn for 50th Anniversary
Sustainable Premium Turntables
House of Marley Presents the Sir It Up Lux Turntable
Metal Band-Inspired Merchandise
Sleep Token Debuts a Carrying Collection Exclusively with Revolver
Speaker-Integrated Vinyl Players
1 By One Unveils the High Fidelity Belt Drive Turntable
Artist-Led Music Streaming Stores
The SoundCloud Store Lets Artists Create Their Own Merch
Playful Music Production Systems
Blipblox's myTRACKS Groovebox is a Complete Music Studio
Ancient Chinese Poetry Vinyls
The Musipple Vinyl Player Concept Honors Ancient History
Content Creator-Friendly Music Libraries
RADAAR's Audio Library Can Enhance Content
Low-Impact Eco Headphones
House of Marley Launches the Eco-Friendly Audio Collection
Sleek Wooden Collaborative Speakers
Kith and Mark Jupiter Join on Remixing the Bose 1960 Speakers
Archive-Inspired Retro Luxe Fashion
Jean Paul Gautier PResents the TATTOO Collection
Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions
'Future Shock' by 180 Studios and FACT Magazine is Online
Integrated Speaker Jackets
The Coperni x Transparent Speaker Jacket Makes Favorite Music Wearable
Vinyl-Filled Music Room Extensions
Benjamin Wilkes Extends the Vinyl House in Leytonstone
Nostalgic Radio Concepts
The Calming Noise Radio by Gisung Han has a Minimal Design
Vinyl Storage Shelving Units
The New Toneoptic rpm is a new Take on Vinyl Storage
Immersive Audio-Visual Installations
180 the Strand Unveils Its Latest Exhibition, 'Reverb'
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Revived Pill-Shaped Speakers
The Beats Pill is Back with a New Design and Enhanced Performance
Expansive Nature Recording Catalogues
Inner Vision Pro Offers More Than 800 Nature Recordings
Mint-Tonal Retro Radios
Lego Launches a New Nostalgic Radio Design with Vintage Detailing
Personalized Keepsake Storybooks
My Life in a Book Captures and Preserves Personal Stories
Gothic Wooden Desk Lamps
The Gothic Table Lamp is a DIY Project and Interacts with Music
Re-Opening Historic Nightclubs
London's Printworks Will Be Re-Opening as an Event Space
Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices
Nik Reitmann Designs a DIY Streaming Audio Player
Retro-Futurism Video Cameras
This Super 8 Camera Concept by Juliana Iacono is Nostalgic
Anniversary-Honoring Sleek Turntables
Jony Ive Presents a New Celebratory Linn Sondek LP12-50
Sustainable Pop Album Packaging
Billie Eilish is Releasing an Eco-Friendly Album Design
Mobile Radio Players
Retro Radio is a Stylish, User-Friendly Radio Player with Vintage Design
Slim Portable Audio Turntables
Benjamin Großjohann Designs the Sleek New Coturn CT-01
Sustainable Indie Album Releases
Coldplay Commits to a Sustainable Album Release for 'Moon Music'
Artful Audio Box Sets
Enhance Celebrates its Anniversary with Two Run Box Sets
Streaming-Enabled Record Players
Victrola Stream Sapphire Record Player Blends Nostalgia with Tech
Medieval-Inspired Electronic Instruments
The EP-1320 Medieval Sample is Backed with Unique Sounds
Sustainable Low-Impact Headphones
House of Marley Unveils a New Audio Collection with Two Devices
Nature-Inspired Collections
arcana Boasts a Series of Thoughtful Gifts for the Holidays
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
Digital Zine Making
Zines Forever Honors the DIY Process While Adding Digital Sharing
Nostalgic Web Browser Apps
iPod Social Turns Your Browser Into The Beloved Music Player
Scanning Software Expansions
Vivid-Pix Now Serves Senior Living, Museums, & Other Establishments
Digital Audio Speaker Displays
found/Founded Introduces the Vibrary Digital LP Player
Dynamic Online Music Communities
Hearit is a Vibrant Platform for Aspiring Artists
Weekly Personalized Music Curation
NewMusic Delivers New Tracks to Your Inbox Every Week
PDF-to-MP3 Converters
This Tool Transforms PDFs to MP3s for Easy Listening
Juxtaposing Modern Streaming Speakers
Tivoli Audio Brings Life Back to the Songbook with Remakes
Coordinating Bright Audio Systems
Pro-Ject Introduces its Colorful Audio System Collection