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Tiny Vinyl 4‑inch turntable launch

Entities: Tiny Vinyl · Universal Music · Warner Music · GEMA · Suno

Overview

In July 2026 Tiny Vinyl announced the release of what it called the world’s smallest turntable, designed specifically for its 4‑inch vinyl records. By early August the company provided detailed specifications: a compact belt‑drive unit measuring roughly 10 × 5.5 × 6.5 inches, weighing 3.9 lb, spinning at 33.3 RPM, and equipped with dual speakers, Bluetooth, a headphone jack and AC power. Accessories such as a storage crate and display frame were also offered, and the format already featured releases from artists like BTS, Rihanna and The Rolling Stones. The August update also placed the product launch in the broader context of legal disputes surrounding AI‑generated vinyl, noting ongoing lawsuits by major labels against AI music platform Suno and a German court ruling on data‑scraping violations.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Tiny Vinyl unveils dedicated 4‑inch turntable amid AI‑generated vinyl legal disputes

    Tiny Vinyl released a dedicated 4‑inch turntable, while AI platform Suno faces lawsuits and a German court ruling over its AI‑generated vinyl service.

  2. 27 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Tiny Vinyl releases world's smallest turntable for 4‑inch records

    US startup Tiny Vinyl unveiled a $50, shoebox‑sized turntable with built‑in speakers and Bluetooth to play its 4‑inch records, now sold at Target with a UK launch planned for autumn.

Sources

designboom.com · gizmag.co.uk · memesita.com · whathifi.com