# Colorful Commemorative Turntables The Panasonic SL-1200M7 Pays Tribute to an Iconic Turntable By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-04-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-sl1200m7 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/4/panasonic-sl-1200m7l-release-info-technics-sl-1200-50th-anniversary) & [technics](https://www.technics.com/global/home/sl1200.html)  Consumer electronics giant [Panasonic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eaha800) has announced that it will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of its [Technics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sl1000res-direct-drive) SL-1200 turntable by launching an upgraded, homage-paying model dubbed the Panasonic SL-1200M7L. The new turntable will be limited to a total of 12,000 units and will be available in a range of colors, including red, blue, black, green, white, beige, and yellow. The original Technics SL-1200 turntable made its debut in 1972, and since then has become a cult-like collector's item. Moreover, the turntable stopped being produced by the brand in 2010, which boosted its appeal amongst hardcore audiophiles. Now, the Panasonic SL-1200M7L is available to purchase online as well as at physical retailers such as [Guitar Center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rig-advisor), Stokyo, B&H, and Turntable Lab. Image Credit: Panasonic ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Colorful Commemorative Turntables:** Creating limited edition, upgraded turntables that pay homage to iconic models. - **Vintage Electronics Revival:** Reviving discontinued or iconic vintage electronics boosted by nostalgic appeal. - **Collectors' Nostalgia Market:** Cultivating a market for collectors to acquire unique electronics with nostalgic appeal. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Developing limited edition and upgraded models of vintage electronics to cater to a growing market of nostalgia-seeking consumers. - **Music Industry:** Partnering with electronics companies to manufacture and sell commemorative turntables to fans and collectors. - **Retail Industry:** Stocking unique, limited edition electronics that have a nostalgic appeal in order to tap into the growing collectors' nostalgia market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heavy-Duty Premium Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sl1000res-direct-drive.md) - [Revamped Portable Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-technica.md) - [Crystal Clear Limited Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlp2022.md) - [Clean Modern Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sl40cbt.md) - ['80-Style Portable Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-burger.md) - [Budget-Friendly Turntable Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technics-sl40cbt.md) - [Commemorative Walnut Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosystem-7222.md) - [Record Label-Approved Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcintosh-mti100-integrated-turntable.md) - [Vibrant Portable Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at727.md)