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We put the new pocket-size vinyl format to the test—with mixed results
It’s a fun new format, but finding a place in the market may be challenging.
TL;DR
- Tiny Vinyl is a new 4-inch miniature record format.
- It plays at 33⅓ RPM and holds up to four minutes of music per side.
- These records are launching with 44 exclusive titles at Target.
- Tiny Vinyl requires manual turntables for playback; automatic turntables are incompatible.
- Sound quality is comparable to typical vinyl but may have distortion at the end of songs.
- The format may appeal to casual listeners but could face challenges with those who own automatic turntables.
- The physical limitations of the format can introduce some distortion, particularly noticeable in the last few seconds of a song.