Mini Clubman Vinyl Killer Record Player

Art house publication Visionaire has been producing multi-format albums of fashion and art in limited editions since 1991. Though in the past these collections have featured designers, art directors, and image-makers, its latest creation focuses on music and sound.

Visionaire 53 is a collection of five 12-inch vinyl “picture disc” records packaged inside a sleek domed case. While we’re sure that the selection of sound pieces by artists ranging from U2 to Cat Power are riveting, we’re slightly more interested in the record player provided to listen to them.

The compilation comes with what’s called a Mini Clubman “Vinyl Killer” record player. The portable music maker is battery operated, “driving” along the groves in the record to produce sound. There’s a tiny speaker built right into the top of the miniature Clubman, and though we can’t imagine the sound is terribly powerful, we can’t help but really want one anyway. Unfortunately, Visionaire 53 runs a steep $250 for one of the 4,000 total copies to be sold. Perhaps not a bad deal for such a convincingly unique collection, but certainly more than most will pay for a Mini souvenir, record player or no.

+ Visionaire

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