What is Tiny Vinyl? Miniature LPs that really work on record players.
If you grew up in the late 1990s and early 2000s, you likely have fond memories of HitClips — those compact, cassette-like devices that played snippets of popular songs by icons like Britney Spears and *NSYNC. Fast forward to today, and nostalgia is making a comeback with a new product called Tiny Vinyl. These adorable, four-inch records are not just a novelty; they are fully functional and can be played on traditional 33rpm turntables, offering music lovers a unique way to enjoy their favorite tracks. Unlike HitClips, which only provided a taste of the songs, Tiny Vinyls deliver a complete single on each side, making them a delightful addition to any music collection.
Tiny Vinyls are available for purchase online and at select Target stores, where they have launched an exclusive line featuring a diverse array of artists, including Chappell Roan, Ariana Grande, Rihanna, The Rolling Stones, and Mötley Crüe. Each record comes with a unique “TV number” that indicates its printing run, which could potentially make it a collector’s item in the future. Additionally, the environmentally-conscious design of Tiny Vinyls cannot be overlooked; weighing only 15 grams each compared to the standard LP’s 140 grams, these miniature records are made from 100% bio-attributed vinyl. This eco-friendly approach not only appeals to collectors but also resonates with consumers increasingly concerned about sustainability in their purchasing choices. With holiday-themed releases like “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and Frank Sinatra’s “Jingle Bells / Silent Night,” Tiny Vinyls are poised to become a must-have for both nostalgic adults and a new generation of music enthusiasts.
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If you’re in your 30s, there’s a good chance you remember
HitClips
— those tiny, little plastic cassette-like devices that played snippets of popular “hit” songs by all the greats (Britney Spears, *NSYNC, Avril Lavigne, et cetera). You could “clip” them to your jeans and be coveted for your collection every time you switched classes. (What a time to be alive.)
Well, now, there’s
Tiny Vinyl
: teeny, tiny (as the name implies) records that, despite their four-inch size, are fully functional and can be played on
traditional 33rpm turntables
(Note: Tiny Vinyl might not be compatible with auto-stop or auto-return turntables). These miniature LPs hold exactly four minutes of audio per side: just enough for a single on each side (HitClips only gave us
part
of the song!).
The new Target-exclusive line includes holiday-themed Tiny Vinyls like “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and Frank Sinatra’s “Jingle Bells / Silent Night.”
Credit: Tiny Vinyl | Nathan Zucker
You can buy Tiny Vinyls online, and as the website states, “wherever the artists choose to sell them.” Target also just launched a special “
Target-exclusive
” line featuring artists like Chappell Roan (
Pink Pony Club
is obvs on one side), Ariana Grande, Rihanna, The Rolling Stones, Mötley Crüe, and more. Since these are “Target exclusives,” you won’t be able to buy them anywhere else.
Each Tiny Vinyl has a unique “TV number” on its package. It’ll look something like “TV#0000.” This tells you which Tiny Vinyl printing run it came from. (Could be a collector’s item in the future!) And because these little LPs are
so small
, they’re actually more environmentally-friendly. According to the Tiny Vinyl site, these records weigh 15 grams each (a standard LP weighs 140g) and are made of 100 percent bio-attributed vinyl.
