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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Premium Dual-Branded Turntables
Fred Perry Launches Three Turntables Inspired by Its Shirt Designs
Vintage-Inspired Digital Audio Players
The Conceptual 'Pony Project' Hi-Res Player is Retro
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Stark Minimalist Turntables
The Pro-Ject Debut PRO All White is Limited-Edition
Metallic Architectural Record Players
The Conceptual 'RYTM' Record Player is Harmonious
Hyper-Modern Audio Recorders
The teenage engineering TP-7 Takes Voice Memos and More
Modernized Modular LP Players
found/Founded Designs the Controlled Vibrary Digital LP Player
Modular Physical Media Players
This Winamp Media Player Device by Eslam Mod is Digitally-Inspired
Stylishly Textural Turntables
The Wrensilva Loft Tuxedo Limited Edition Turntable is Eye-Catching
Natural Multi-Material Turntables
House of Marley Unveils the 'Stir it Up Lux Bluetooth Turntable'
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
Aesthetically Pleasing CD Players
This Incredibly Modern CD Player Redefines How We Listen to CDs
Omni-Position Record Players
The Black Wheel Turntable Plays Records From the Underside
Calfskin-Sheathed Luxury Headphones
These Headphones Offer Premium Sound & Aesthetic Appeal
Retro High-Quality Audio Devices
Sony Presents the Walkman MW-A306 at an Affordable Price
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
Budget-Friendly Vinyl Turntables
The Fluance RT81+ Turntable is High-Quality and Upgradeable
Recycled Waste Speakers
Gomi Transforms Old Plastic Waste Into Bluetooth Speakers
Retro Smartphone Music Systems
The Conceptual 'RE:PLAY' Smartphone Music Player is Nostalgic
Retrofuturism Streaming Headphones
The Conceptual 'FUTUREAHEAD' Headset by Olga Orel is
Retro Camera-Like Speaker Concepts
The Kodak C400R Bluetooth Speaker by Hyunjun Yu is Minimalist
Turntable-Inspired Coaster Sets
The NeedleDrop Coaster Set Includes Four Acrylic LPs and More
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Retro Transparent Cassette Players
NINM Lab Unveils the Nostalgic It's Real Cassette Player
Repurposed Sustainable Apparel
Toast Launches a Collection of "Creatively Repaired" Garments
'80-Style Portable Turntables
Audio-Technica Update its 'Sound Burger' Once Again for Rerelease
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
Vinyl Record-Inspired Snowboards
Burton Collaborates with Run DMC on Musically-Inspired Collection
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
Playable Beer Coasters
This Budweiser Campaign Uses Vinyl Coasters to Support Underground Artists
Cannery-Inspired Phone Boxes
LookUp Makes Digital Detox Tools in the Shape of Fish Tins
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
60s-Inspired Headphone Models
Master & Dynamic MH40 Wireless Applied Art Forms Headphones are Chic
Fabric-Covered Hi-Fi Turntables
Lelièvre Paris & La Boite Design the New LX Turntable
Digitally Enabled CD Players
This Portable CD Player Can Also Handle Digital File Formats
Minimalist Wireless Cassette Players
The We Are Rewind Cassette Player Has an Aluminum Body
Repurposed Denim Furniture
Levi's Icons Re/Outfitted Refreshes Iconic Designs with Discarded Denim
Ultra-Modern Record Players
This Modern Record Player by +AUDIO is High-Performance and Chic
Retro-Style Musician Amps
The Marshall STUDIO JTM Has a Handmade Construction
Luxe Limited-Edition Audio Systems
The Bang & Olufsen Beosystem 72-23 Nordic Dawn Transcends Time
90s-Inspired Music Players
Bang & Olufsen Release the Vintage Beosound 9000 CD Player
Premium Concept CD Players
Anthony Chupp Imagines a Quality CD Player in a Modern Look
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
Album-Inspired Turntables
Heinz Lichtenegger Designs the Dark Side of the Moon Turntable
Contemporary Vertical Turntables
ToVerse Unveils a New Dynamic Streaming Turntable Design
Elevated Modern Sleek Turntables
U-Turn Audio Updates its Orbit Turntable Collection
Photography Brand Speaker Ranges
The Polaroid Bluetooth Speakers are Powerful and Stylish
Luxury Auto-Inspired Venues
Bentley Has Designed An Opulent VIP-Centric Music Room
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Circular Metaverse Capsules
H&M Releases a Metaverse-Inspired Collection at Its Williamsburg Store
Turntable-Inspired Palettes
SHEGLAM's Vinyl Pop Color Palette is Made for Mixing and Matching
Darkly Demure Turntable Systems
The Victrola Stream Onyx is Polished to Perfection
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
Digital Collectible Displays
Gatebox's Digital Figure Box Shows Off Virtual Collectibles
Mid-Century Record Consoles
Wrensilva Unveils a New Catalog of Furniture for Stereo Systems
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
Style-Conscious Record Players
The VS-01 Upright Vinyl Record Player Puts Media on Display
Vinyl Record-Catering Furniture Series
Montana Furniture Presents the SPIN Collection
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
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
Linear Retro Six-CD Players
Bang & Olufsen's Beosystem 9000c is Premium and Nostalgic
Film-Based Vinyl Soundtracks
A24 Releases The Whale Original Motion Picture Soundtrack in Vinyl
Music-Inspired Avatar Campaigns
Bang & Olufsen Launches the See Yourself in Sound Ad
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
Rockstar-Inspired Instant Film Designs
Polaroid Unveils the For the Rebel Rebels Collection
Digital Audio Speaker Displays
found/Founded Introduces the Vibrary Digital LP Player
Recycled Plastic Portable Speakers
Gomi Releases Bluetooth Speakers Made of Recycled Plastic Waste
Wine Bottle-Resembling Speakers
Vincent Chan Designs the Retro Dream Echo Bluetooth Speaker
Architecture-Inspired Turntables
Jorge Paez Designs the Reinterpreted RYTM Turntable
Musical NFC Hoodies
Balenciaga's Limited-Edition Apparel Shares an Exclusive Music Track
Artistic Affordable Turntable Models
These U-Turn Orbit Turntables Come in Three Models
CHD-Awareness Music Turntables
Teenage Engineering and Love Hultén Unveil the New CHD-4 Turntable
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
Reclaimed Brass Jewelry
Rocksbox Redefined Was Inspired by the Imperfect Beauty of Nature
Tissue Box Record Sleeves
This Fall Out Boy Album Comes in Limited-Edition Release Packaging
Indestructible Industrial Headphones
The German Maestro Headphones are Designed to be Sturdy
Secondhand Archival Clothing
Tommy Hilfiger Launches a Depop Shop in Support of Circular Fashion
AI-Powered Portable Speakers
The 'VBox' Boombox Utilizes ChatGPT to Help with Musical Exploration
Color-Changing Record Players
The Turntable II by Brian Eno is Limited-Edition and Eye-Catching
Fan-Favorite Sound Burgers
Audio-Technica is Rolling Out the AT-SB727 as a Regular Product
British Vintage-Tinged Streetwear
Yardsale Presents its Latest Collection of Retro Looks
Retro Archival Chunky Sneakers
adidas Revives Its Harlem Sneakers After Four Decades
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
Surface-Suction Record Cleaners
This Vinyl Record Cleaner Keeps Your Records In Pristine Condition
Collectible Phygital Sunglasses
Weekday & The Fabricant Created Two Artifact 001 Colorways
Nostalgic Web Browser Apps
iPod Social Turns Your Browser Into The Beloved Music Player
Metal Band-Inspired Merchandise
Sleep Token Debuts a Carrying Collection Exclusively with Revolver
Music-Focused Dating Apps
Dating App 'Vinylly' Matches Users Through Their Music Compatibility
Nostalgic Album Art Displays
Fukasaawa Designs the New km5 CP1 with a Minimal Look
Playful Music Production Systems
Blipblox's myTRACKS Groovebox is a Complete Music Studio
Content Creator-Friendly Music Libraries
RADAAR's Audio Library Can Enhance Content
Y2K-Themed Chargeable CD-Player Bags
Coperni Unveils a New Accessory Resembling CD Players
Low-Impact Eco Headphones
House of Marley Launches the Eco-Friendly Audio Collection
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
Musical Playlist Time Capsules
Spotify Launches Playlist in a Bottle to Open at a Later Time
Vinyl Storage Shelving Units
The New Toneoptic rpm is a new Take on Vinyl Storage
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Spring-Ready Vibrant Homeware
&Tradition Grows its Ongoing Flowerpot Range for Spring
Expansive Nature Recording Catalogues
Inner Vision Pro Offers More Than 800 Nature Recordings
Re-Opening Historic Nightclubs
London's Printworks Will Be Re-Opening as an Event Space
Gothic Wooden Desk Lamps
The Gothic Table Lamp is a DIY Project and Interacts with Music
Recycled Records Campaigns
Coca-Cola, Mark Ronson and Madlib to Launch 'Recycled Records'
Anniversary-Honoring Sleek Turntables
Jony Ive Presents a New Celebratory Linn Sondek LP12-50
Slim Portable Audio Turntables
Benjamin Großjohann Designs the Sleek New Coturn CT-01
Textural Vacuum Tube Headphones
The écoute Vacuum Tube Audio Headphones Enhance Music and More
Streaming-Enabled Record Players
Victrola Stream Sapphire Record Player Blends Nostalgia with Tech
Sustainable Low-Impact Headphones
House of Marley Unveils a New Audio Collection with Two Devices
Wooden Multitrack Recorders
Cirtter & Guitari Design the New 5 Moons Easy to Use Recorder
Nature-Inspired Collections
arcana Boasts a Series of Thoughtful Gifts for the Holidays
Scanning Software Expansions
Vivid-Pix Now Serves Senior Living, Museums, & Other Establishments
Dynamic Online Music Communities
Hearit is a Vibrant Platform for Aspiring Artists
Holiday-Ready Small Vinyl Records
Physicists at DTU Design a Small Iteration of a Vinyl Record
Luxe Archival Footwear Silhouettes
Puma's Remastered Rider FV Celebrates a 75th Anniversary
Luxe Artful Limited Vinyls
Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly Vinyl is Gucci-Cladded
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
Anniversary Edition Vinyl
UMe Launches Elton John's 50th Anniversary Honky Château Album
Juxtaposing Modern Streaming Speakers
Tivoli Audio Brings Life Back to the Songbook with Remakes