Follow us at @TinyVinylRecords on Instagram, where we post updates on new releases, or dig into the Tiny Vinyl Library to get a more holistic view of all the records we’ve released. 

As the manufacturers of these records, we actually do not sell any of them directly to fans like you. Just like traditional records, the artists and labels order them from us, and then sell or distribute them directly to fans in whatever way they see fit. So you can find Tiny Vinyl on your favorite artists' online stores, at their live shows, and in select retail locations too. So keep an eye out as we grow, and happy collecting!

BIG TARGET DROP: A large number of artists have recently dropped some new target-exclusive* releases on Target.com/TinyVinyl, so check those out if you haven’t already!

*While these specific titles are Target exclusive, there are many Tiny Vinyl records that are sold in other places.

First, you DO NOT need our official Tiny Vinyl player to play Tiny Vinyl. Tiny Vinyl records are designed to play at 33 RPM on standard manual turntables. That being said, because they are so small, there are a couple of technical things to keep in mind before you can spin them on your home setup:

AUTO-STOP FEATURES: Many modern turntables have automatic features that lift the needle or stop the platter when the arm gets close to the center. Because Tiny Vinyl lives right near the spindle, these features might trigger too early and cut the song off. So check if you can turn this feature off or disable it. 

TONEARM REACH: The grooves on a Tiny Vinyl sit roughly between 1.5 inches and 1.25 inches away from the edge of the spindle, so your turntable's tonearm must be able to pivot that far inward to play the track. This isn’t a problem for many manual players, but be sure to check yours because some will “hit a wall” as they get closer to the center, and even a bit of resistance can cause skipping in playback.

So if you have a standard manual turntable where you control the tonearm yourself (and the arm can physically reach close to the center spindle without the platter stopping), you should be good to go!

Here are a few turntable examples that work great with Tiny Vinyl:

Tiny Vinyl’s official turntable (won’t play your full size records though!)

Victrola Eastwood II

Fluance RT80

Victrola Wave

Audio Technica AT-120XBT

THE RECORDS: We’re proud to have custom-engineered the best sounding miniature records out there, and most people are pleasantly surprised by their audio quality - especially when played on a high-end setup. That being said, any analog nerd can tell you that physics is physics, and because the records are so small, they won’t be able to hold the same frequency range as a full-sized LP. So while our unique pressing technology accounts for some of this (and makes most listeners happy), our records aren’t a replacement for your 12” records if you’re looking for studio-grade acoustic perfection.

THE TINY VINYL PLAYER: Our player is a fun & affordable turntable designed to get you spinning right out of the box. The built-in speakers provide a classic, nostalgic, warm tone, but because of its compact and affordable design, it’s not going to rock the house like a more expensive setup. If you want to level up your listening experience on our turntable, we highly recommend using the player's built-in Bluetooth connection feature to connect it to your favorite high-quality wireless speaker or headphones. But as any record enthusiast can tell you, it can require a more expensive setup to start hearing the clarity that’s possible on vinyl.

PLAYBACK “WOBBLE”: Having an issue with playback wobble? See the next FAQ for more details and suggested fixes.

Being analog and mechanical means vinyl records have a bit of personality to them. Because these are properly pressed records, tiny manufacturing variances are normal and expected. And sometimes a record's center hole is a fraction of a millimeter wider than a player's spindle, causing it to sit just a hair off-center. This can create a subtle playback wobble on certain players. It does not mean your record or player is defective - it’s just a quirk of vinyl at any scale, and can usually be overcome with some simple tricks. 

QUICK FIXES TO TRY

First, make sure the record is pressed all the way down on the platter (not stuck partway up the spindle or tilted in any way) and check to make sure there isn’t any extra material in the center hole (it should be a perfect circle).

Second, placing a small weight on the center label can keep the vinyl spinning perfectly flat. This is why record stabilizers or record “pucks” exist. If you want to try one with a Tiny Vinyl be sure it’s not so wide that it gets in the way!

Third, you can try to create a snugger fit by adding a small sleeve to the spindle, or by putting something small but stable into the record’s hole to close the gap (think a small piece of tape, etc. - lots of interesting suggestions around the internet for this one!) 

STILL NEED HELP?

We know this sort of issue can be frustrating, and while it can sometimes be solved with a simple “old school fix”, there are always exceptions. If you’re running into stubborn wobble issues with your Tiny Vinyl player and/or records, please reach out to us at cs@tinyvinyl.com and we’ll be happy to help however we can.

Just head to our homepage here at tinyvinyl.com and drop us a note through the form at the bottom!

Please note that we do require minimum order quantities, so while making Tiny Vinyl is worthwhile for most professional musicians, it’s not ideal for casual or recreational pressings of just a few records.

Bio-attributed vinyl means using high-quality vinyl made using renewable materials like plants instead of traditional fossil fuels. Once made, it is chemically identical to traditional vinyl, so Tiny Vinyl sounds and feels just like traditional vinyl, but the process we use to make it has much less of a carbon footprint.

To go one level deeper (because we know you’re curious, and care as much as we do) it’s called “attributed” because we use a strict and regulated offset tracking system to keep track of this more sustainably sourced vinyl in our production pipeline. i.e. this bio-based vinyl actually ends up mixed in with the rest of the normal vinyl during the production process, making it impossible to separate again… BUT for every gram of Tiny Vinyl that gets pressed, we measure and guarantee that that much bio-vinyl was put into the same production system (and no bit of bio-vinyl ever gets counted twice). Hence “bio-attributed”! #TheMoreYouKnow 

Tell the artist, too! We love reading your requests, but at the end of the day, we’re just the makers — we can only press a record if the music’s rights-holder comes to us with an order. So your messages and comments can make a big impact if you tell the artists you love that you want them to make a Tiny Vinyl!

No. Please only use the power adapter to power the Player. Powering via a USB port (like one in a computer or a car) will not give the platter enough power to function properly.

We would love to hear from you, send an email to cs@tinyvinyl.com.