7 Beautiful Vinyl Pressings for the Music Lover in Your Life
Sure, CDs are fun. Streaming is convenient. But there's one novel way you can enjoy music even more: with a record player!
We've listened to tracks on vinyl for a few years now. It's nice when you want soft ambient noise in the background, and it's also taught us the beauty of vinyl making. Plus, there's more than the standard black discs. You can find alternative pressings in every color under the rainbow. Some have pictures. Others have glitter. The possibilities are endless.
Whether you're already a collector or you want to be introduced to the exciting world of vinyl, continue reading to discover seven beautiful LPs to purchase for yourself or gift to another music lover in your life.
Portals by Melanie Martinez: $24.98
Since the start of her career, Melanie Martinez has always had great vinyl pressings. Some out-of-print records are currently reselling for more than $1,000. That's how you know you have a good design. We'll do you the favor of introducing you to an affordable one: this splatter disc for her newest album, Portals. The black and pink swirl fits perfectly within the cottagecore aesthetic of her current era.
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The Little Mermaid by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Lin-Manuel Miranda (Target Exclusive): $27.99
You can go under the sea with Ariel once you own this pressing of the film's soundtrack. It has a gradient of blue hues to simulate the actual shades of the ocean. Designs aside, The Little Mermaid has some of the best music from Disney, and it's nearly impossible to resist Halle Bailey's siren vocals.
A Very Backstreet Christmas by Backstreet Boys (Urban Outfitters Exclusive): $29.98
Christmas might have ended, but that doesn't mean you must stop enjoying the holiday tunes. This Backstreet Boys record has all the classic hits, from "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" to "Winter Wonderland." Of course, the star is its festive splatters of red and green over a snowy white base.
Midnights by Taylor Swift (Mahogany Edition): $29.99
Midnights, you will always be famous. Every sector of this Taylor Swift era was iconicβthe music videos, the '70s aesthetic, and the Eras Tour. And she didn't let up with her merch, either. The LP came in multiple versions, and one of the most beautiful is the Mahogany Edition. It actually looks like a luxurious slab of fine wood.
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Disney 100 by Various Artists: On Sales for $29.99
Iridescent silver has become a trademark of the Disney 100th anniversary celebration. You'll see it on coins, figurines, cups and more. They even made a vinyl in the same ethereal shade! But it's not only the disc that makes this record worth purchasing. The sleeve is equally beautiful with that rainbow holographic prism.
SOUR by Olivia Rodrigo (Picture Disc): $30
There's nothing we love more than a picture disc. It blows our minds every time we see it. How do they get such an intricate print on vinyl? This two-year anniversary edition of Olivia Rodrigo's SOUR is a prime example. It has the exact cover flawlessly painted on the disc. This item is sure to be a cherished collector item for years.
Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves (5th Anniversary Cloud Nine Edition): $35.99
Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves is one of our favorite albums. Now, you're telling us she came out with this dreamy pressing? It's a Golden Hour blue with a magical, wavy pattern. Oh, and it doesn't stop there. It also has glitter. It's truly heaven on earth, nicely packaged into a record.
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