The four-inch records are the new seven-inch singles
A Nashville-based startup has unveiled a new four-inch record called Tiny Vinyl. The discs are a miniaturized version of traditional vinyl records, measuring four inches in diameter, but designed to be played on a standard 33 1/3 rpm turntable. However, some turntables with auto-stop or auto-return features may struggle to play these small records due to their tonearms not reaching the center of the platter.
Each record can hold one song per side, with a maximum of about four minutes of music on each side.
Tiny Vinyl is considered “collectible,” combining the resurgence of vinyl with the popularity of miniature and collectible culture. They often come with unique, numbered editions and special packaging.
The startup has partnered with various record labels and artists to release music in this format, including Kacey Musgraves, Little Big Town, Motley Crue, Melanie Martinez, Black Sabbath, Teddy Swims, The Notorious B.I.G., Backstreet Boys, and others. About two dozen releases are available through an exclusive national partnership with Target.
The company highlights the use of 100% bio-attributed vinyl and the significantly reduced material compared to a standard 12-inch LP (15-gram versus 140-gram), positioning them as a more eco-friendly option.
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