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Nostalgia is in, and one of the biggest pieces of evidence is the rise of vinyl players and sales in recent years. While streaming tunes via Spotify, Amazon Music Unlimited and Apple Music may be the most familiar to music fans, vinyl sales will make up almost half of all album sales in 2022.
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Traditional turntables are flat, but vertical turntables are here to revolutionize how you listen to your favorite vinyl. Not only can the design be more compact, but some styles can even be placed on your wall, making it an elevated piece of decor that collectors can admire.
Whether you're new to turntables or a longtime fan looking for something different, investing in a vertical turntable can let you easily check out limited-edition and colorful records at a glance — meaning you won't have to get up and walk over to the turntable to see how much music is left on its side.
What are the best vertical turntables?
Before you begin to upgrade your vinyl turntable accessories, ShopBillboard round up our list of the best vertical turntables and turntables you can buy online now below.
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Safety Vertical Turntable
Fuse's Vertical Turntable aims to be an all-in-one music listening system, as it not only functions as a record player, but also as a Bluetooth speaker, alarm clock and FM radio. It uses a mix of metal, wood and plastic materials, as well as a tuning knob and a Line-In and Line-Out port on the back.
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MYKESONIC Vertical Auto Bluetooth Record Player
This vertical turntable does practically everything for you, using a belt drive system. All you have to do is press start and the device will insert the needle, spin the disc and stop automatically. It can also play two speeds: 33 1/3 and 45 RPM, as well as being compatible with 7-inch, 10-inch and 12-inch vinyls.
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Eklectik Bluetooth Upright Guitar
This vertical Bluetooth turntable will be the piece of your wall. It comes with three speeds to choose from and has the ability to connect to your smart device for music streaming. The back also has stereo outputs if you want to connect your own speakers.
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Fuse Vert Vertical Vinyl player
$199.99
$179.99
$179.99
$199.99
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The Vert 4 is a sub-$200 option that gives off a vintage retro vibe and uses a manual belt movement system. Choose from three speeds depending on what's compatible with your vinyls, including 78, 45 or 33 1/3 RPM. In addition, the arm is automatically balanced and weighted to prevent any wobble or damage to the vinyls.
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Decorative Fuse 2 speed turntable
The Fuse 2 vertical turntable has a squarer speaker system inspired by a mid-century modern aesthetic that uses ash wood veneer for a more elevated look. You can also display your disc covers on the back using the built-in display slot. Since it comes with built-in Bluetooth, you can use it to play your vinyls or stream your favorite playlists.
Are vertical turntables good?
What sets a vertical turntable apart from your standard turntable is the way it plays vinyl upright. Instead of being flat, the disc is placed in a vertical turning the device into a piece of decoration as well as a music stream. Just like most tech, you'll want to make sure it's well-built with quality materials if you want to get the most out of your listening experience.
For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best music books, online music lessons, and guitar amps.
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