For the record collector, these modernized vinyl players may be a perfect fit for the home. When I say vinyl player, I mean the ones that actually require a needle to spin records; not iPod docks that mimics aesthetically.
Vinyl is still huge in demand and it certainly shows with many musicians releasing their music on LP. The sheer number of independent record shops alone demonstrates just how relevant this format still is to music listeners. Even though a few "laptop DJs" have taken over the party scene, there’s still more than enough DJs who still prefer the use of vinyl records as the main source of music output.
To those looking to start a collection of records, looking for a new player or just simply loves vinyl, this one’s for you.
35 Modernized Vinyl Players
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Occupational Talismans
Darkcloud Silver DJ Jewelry is Sweet, Even if You Aren't a DJ
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Woodland Record Players
The Audiowood Chipmunk Turntable is Made of Sliced Stump
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Piano-Shaped Turntables
The Horo WJE168 is a Tunable Instrument that Fiddles with Records
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Ultra-Slick Turntables
The Hoerboard Scomber Mix DJ Booth is a Feast For the Eyes
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Chocolate Vinyl Records
Peter Lardong Makes Music That's Easy to Digest
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Past-Present Record Players
Turntable iPhone Dock Fuses Flashback and Contemporary Tech
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Zero-Gravity Record Players
The Sleipner Airbearing Turntable Makes your Favorite Tunes Fly
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Sustainable Record Spinners
The Sennheiser Eco-Vinyl Turntable is Made Using Cork and Bioplastic
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Zebra-Striped Turntables
Montegiro Lusso
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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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Winged Record Players
The Dala Vinyl Player is Designed for Superb Sound Quality
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$64,000 Turntables
The Angelis Labor ‘Gabriel' Makes Any DJ Sound Good
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Sleek White Turntables
The Modek Finish CLUB Deluxe Turntable is Aesthetically Pleasing
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Chopper Household Products
Triumph Motorcycle Ventures into the Design World
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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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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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Limited Edition Turntables
'Compactdecks' by Compactlab Makes the Old New Again
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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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Junktastic Record Players
Simon Jansen's Steampunk Record Player is Made of Upcycled Garbage
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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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Retro Record Cleaners
This Vinyl Cleaning Device Keeps Your Records Ready to Scratch
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Musical Treestumps
Audio Turntables Carved from Real Trees For Natural Sound
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Quad-Armed Turntables
$56,000 High Water Sound Turntable
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Futuristic LP Players
The Portable LP Player Concept by Charlie Pyott
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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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Traveling Turntables
The Crosley Echo is Designed to be Taken Anywhere
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Geeky Galactic Gramophones
The Star Wars Record Player Will Make Nerds Happy
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Lawnmower Superbikes
Solif Concept Motorcycles Will Blow Your Ever-Lovin' Mind
Self-Promoting Turntables
DJ Business Cards by Nasheet Shadani and Deepak Nagar
Tricked-Out Tribute Bikes
Custom Wolf's Porsche Tribute Bike Pays Homage to Autos
Steampunk Flash Drives
Artist Rob Smith's 'back2root' Revamped USB Keys will Cause Envy
Studded Steampunk Bikes
The Gold and Black Barro Customized Chopper
Giant Chomper Choppers
Jim Jablon Creates the Intimidating 'Gatorbike'
Hybrid Chopper Motorcycles
Jean Baptiste Robilliard's Custombike Concept is for Eco-Friendly Rides
73 DJ Must-Haves
From Monster Mashup Music Machines to DJ Sleeping Gear
Stunning Stove Stereos
Tyler Held's Cross-Culture Inspires the Re-Purposing of Old Appliances
Steampunk Superhero Suits
The Steampunk Iron Man Costume Would Make Tony Stark Proud
Music-Mixing Mobiles
The Grandwizard Smartphone Turns Any User into a Capable DJ
59 Tip-Top Turntables
From Minimalist Turntables to Technological Turntables
Papercraft Phonographs
GGRP Corrugated Cardboard Envelope Unfolds Into Record Player
Turntable Docks
The iPad iDJ Music Mixing Station Lets You Spin Like a Pro
Aquarium-Like Audio Players
The Visual Music Device Flows to Whatever Beat You're Groovin'
32 Vinyl Remixes
Vinyl Innovations, from Vinyl Books to USB Turntables
Watery Records
Jinsheng Wang's Turntable Sculptures are as Calming as Waterfalls
End-of-Era Boomboxes
The Sony CFD A110 Cassette/CD Player is the Last Unicorn of Stereos
DIY Mechanical Arms
The Philip Valdez Steampunk Arm is an Amazing Creation
Whimsical Mini Sculptures
The Graem Whyte Landscapes Series is Strange and Quirky
Woodland Record Players
The Audiowood Chipmunk Turntable is Made of Sliced Stump
Piano-Shaped Turntables
The Horo WJE168 is a Tunable Instrument that Fiddles with Records
Steampunk Shark Guns
'My Ray Gun II' is Made from Common Household Materials
Paper-Playing Turntables
The IDEO C60 Redux Turns Collages into Mix Tapes
Stony Stereos
The Rocky Sound System Literally Rocks Your Living Room
Tablet Turntables
DJay iPad App Turns You Into a Virtual Music-Playing DJ
Ultra-Slick Turntables
The Hoerboard Scomber Mix DJ Booth is a Feast For the Eyes
Celebratory Music Makers
The Denon 100th Anniversary Turntable is Ready to Party
Miniature Steampunk Sculptures
The Daniel Proulx Steampunk Beholder is Only 4 cm Big
Past-Present Record Players
Turntable iPhone Dock Fuses Flashback and Contemporary Tech
Touchscreen Turntables
The Multi Touch Light Table by Gregory Kaufman is Incredible
Zero-Gravity Record Players
The Sleipner Airbearing Turntable Makes your Favorite Tunes Fly
DJ Sleeping Gear
Diesel Turntable Bedspread Lets You Mix Up Your Sleeping Patterns
Charitable DJ Accessories
Pioneer DJ x VH1 Turntables Donate to Save the Music Foundation
Turntable Dinner Trays
Emir Rifat Isik ‘Live Performance' Serves Up Melodic Meals
Oversized Steampunk Trikes
The Steampunk Racer is a Gigantic Penny-Farthing Recreation
Disc Jockey Cars
The Wheels Aren't the Only Thing Spinning in the Chevrolet Spark
Minimalist Turntables
The Linos Record Player is Designed for Casual DJs
Pseudo Record Players
The Playlist Player Hopes to Eliminate Musical ADD
Scratchtastic iPad Toys
The Mixr Turntable App Will Have You Hot on the Heels of David Guetta
Winged Record Players
The Dala Vinyl Player is Designed for Superb Sound Quality
Sleek White Turntables
The Modek Finish CLUB Deluxe Turntable is Aesthetically Pleasing
Digital DJ Accessories
The Novation Dicer Looping Controller is a Music Savvy Item
Chopper Household Products
Triumph Motorcycle Ventures into the Design World
Music Device Mashups
Jeff Mills' Vinyl CD Can Be Played on a Turntable or in a CD Player
Skeletal Vinyl Players
The Turnstyle Turntable is as Simple as It Gets
Portable Turntables
The Nunmark iDJ Live Lets You Rock the Crowd No Matter Where You Go
V12 Motobikes
The V12 Engine-Powered Aston Martin Bike is a Real Monster on the Road
Candy Landmarks
The Great Chocolate Wall Replicates the Great Wall of China
Junktastic Record Players
Simon Jansen's Steampunk Record Player is Made of Upcycled Garbage
Vintage Vinyl Accessories
The Turntable Necklace Will Show Off Your Love for Music
Digital Vinyl Tracks
The Lenco L-71 Turntable Converts Oldies into MP3s
Pervasive Home Stereos
The Olive Multi Room Music System Can Hold Every Song You've Ever Heard
Chopper iPhone Docks
Chang Sung-Ching Designs Speakers for Motorcycle Enthusiasts
Turntable Time-Tellers
The Recycled Console Turntable Clock is Retro Rad
Portable Record Players
Convert Your Vinyl on the Go With the Briefcase USB Turntable
Wall-Mounted Record Players
The Kanvas Home Stereo Wirelessly Links Your Vinyls to Your Computer
Clay Turntables
Fabien Clerc's Earthenware Sculpture Goes Back to the Good Old Days
Musical Wedding Invitations
Kelli Anderson Creates a Working Record-Player Greeting
Vinyl MP3 Converters
iPod Turntable Transfers Classics from LPs to your Device
Foamy Turntables
The Styrofoam Turntable Can't Be Mixed in the Microwave
Traveling Turntables
The Crosley Echo is Designed to be Taken Anywhere
Furniture Stereos
Yu Kwang Soo's 'The Box Project' Features iPod-Playing Desks