Tiny Vinyl Crams Big Sound and Sustainability in a 4-Inch Collectible Record - Yanko Design

"What makes Tiny Vinyl particularly compelling is how it addresses these issues while tapping into our natural love for miniature things. These 4-inch records offer a playful, sustainable alternative that makes vinyl collecting more accessible without sacrificing the authentic experience that makes records special in the first place. Designer: Neil Kohler, Nashville Record Pressing Each Tiny Vinyl holds one song per side, with up to 4 minutes of music that plays at 33 RPM on most manual turntables."

"Of course, the sustainability angle sets Tiny Vinyl apart from traditional pressing methods. Each record uses 100% bio-attributed vinyl made from renewable plant materials instead of fossil fuels. The process creates vinyl that's chemically identical to traditional records, so you get the same sound quality and tactile experience, but with a significantly reduced carbon footprint during production. The size difference makes a dramatic impact on environmental costs."

"The size difference makes a dramatic impact on environmental costs. At just 15g per record compared to 140g for a standard LP, Tiny Vinyl uses a fraction of the materials while also reducing shipping weight and storage requirements. You can fit dozens of these records in the space that would normally hold a handful of full-size albums, making them perfect for collectors with limited space."

Vinyl's revival restored physical music enjoyment but revealed cost, storage, and environmental challenges. Standard LPs often exceed $35, occupy significant shelf space, and require substantial materials to produce. Tiny Vinyl are 4-inch records that hold one song per side (up to four minutes) and play at 33 RPM on most manual turntables. Each disc is sequentially numbered with TV numbers on packaging and vinyl to create verifiable limited editions. Tiny Vinyl are pressed from 100% bio-attributed vinyl derived from renewable plant materials, producing chemically identical records with a much lower production carbon footprint. At 15g per record versus 140g for an LP, Tiny Vinyl cut material use, shipping weight, and storage requirements, making collecting more accessible and space-efficient.

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