Recycled Vinyl Records: Eco Friendly Creations

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Vinylize recycles more than 3 tons of vinyl records yearly. The A-Design and Red Dot award winning concept strives to recycle vinyl records.

Since the introduction of the Columbia 12-inch “long play” 33⅓ rpm microgroove record in 1948, millions of tons of vinyl records have been pressed. Their popularity declined with the advent of the cassette and later the CD. Streaming music was supposed to be the last nail in the vinyl coffin.

With the advent of Record Store Day in 2008, there has been a rising affinity for vinyl records over other mediums. Current sales are estimated to be about 45 million units yearly. Much of our production recycles mis-pressings and used vinyl records.

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Due to developments in mass production and sound reproduction, vinyl records came to prominence in the 21st century. Their popularity does not seem to be diminishing.

Find below some of our other products that are made by recycling this iconic medium.

Vinylize recycles new pressing into eyewear and older pressings into other objects. Due to developments in mass production and sound reproduction both eyeglasses and vinyl records came to popularity in the 21st century. Their popularity does not seem to be diminishing.

Deep drawn after heating to create a lamp shade, this piece protects the eye from the light source and showcases the use of recycled material. It is black on the outside and reflective on the inside. Ideal for the desk or wall, it is one of the rare uses for a 12" vinyl and does not have to be milled. Made in 2015.

This popular record format was crafted into the first Vinylize cases. A method of recycling 7 inch vinyl was developed. The outside edge of the vinyl is heated and a zipper is sewn on. Then the whole record is heated again and folded in half. Tens of thousands of 7" vinyl records were recycled this way.

The paper label on the recycled 7" vinyl is custom printed to showcase the vintage and vinyard.

In vinyl veritas. Music and wine have been long known to accompany each other. The paper label on the recycled 7" vinyl is custom printed to showcase the vintage and vinyard. Each label is heat formed to fit the bottle before being glued on.

Flat Case These unique cases were custom made for the Pink Floyd Limited Edition.

These unique cases were custom made for the Pink Floyd Limited Edition. 3 cases were made from each record and a custom fitted leather pouch was sewn to fit. This unique blue set was made from mispressings of their "High Hopes" album. The introduction of this unique collection resulted in a few legal issues, but it gave birth to our relatioship with AC/DC.

Vinylize's vinyl box, the Columbia, after the company that introduced the world to the vinyl record. Made from recycled 12" records that have been milled to shape and size and heat formed, this box is used for shipping and display and can hold one frame in a case. New labels have been designed to brand the product. The box is made using two whole 12" records.

High-quality luxury eyewear brands – Vinylize signature designs.

Sometimes it happens. Introducing the 12" frame display. Desktop or wall version available.

The current Vinylize case still features a large element of vinyl but offers eyewear more protection. These vinyl elements are recycled from 12" records and then branded. A unique tool was developed to enable the efficient milling of vinyl pieces for the cases. This particular case was made for the anniversary of AC/DC in celebration of their "High Voltage" album.

Recycled Vinyl Records

Vinyl records: The perfect product to recycle : global, iconic and available. Millions of tons were pressed in the heyday of the medium and now they are making a comeback. Since 2004 we have been developing tools and methods to recycle vinyl.

What began as an innocent hobby is now a deep passion. With the resurgence of vinyl, it has become easier to source second hand vinyl and the quality of our products has gone up.

Unfortunately mis-pressings still happen and not all music is popular. These are the two factors that sustain our raw material and all of it gets vinyl recycled.

Recycled Vinyl Records

Vinyl records: The perfect product to vinyl recycling : global, iconic and available. Millions of tons were pressed in the heyday of the medium and now they are making a comeback. Since 2004 we have been developing tools and methods to recycle vinyl in a sustainable way, much like the shift towards eco-friendly eyewear such as, eco friendly sunglasses, and sustainable eyewear.

What began as an innocent hobby is now a deep passion. With the resurgence of vinyl, it has become easier to source second hand vinyl and the quality of our recycled vinyl product has gone up.

Unfortunately mispressings still happen and not all music is popular. These are the two factors that sustain our raw material and all of it gets vinyl recycled.

Tipton's Niptons

Music goes with everything, including sex and sex sells. Or so we thought. Granted, not many pasties sold, but it was a memborable project to work on. We can safely say that as hard as we tried, not very many pasties were made. It is a great loss to humanity but it will remain a sweet memory.

Flat Case

These unique cases were custom made for the Pink Floyd Limited Edition. 3 cases were made from each record and a custom fitted leather pouch was sewn to fit. This unique blue set was made from mispressings of their "High Hopes" album. The introduction of this unique collection resulted in a few legal issues, but it gave birth to our relationship with AC/DC.

Vine Label

In vinyl veritas. Music and wine have been long known to accompany each other. The paper label on the recycled 7" vinyl is custom printed to showcase the vintage and vinyard. Each label is heat formed to fit the bottle before being glued on.

Columbia Vinyl Box

Vinylize's vinyl box, the Columbia, named after the company that introduced the world to the 33rpm vinyl record. Made from recycled 12" records that have been milled to shape and size and heat formed. This box is used for shipping and display and can hold one frame in a case. New labels have been designed to brand the product. The Columbia vinyl box is made using two whole 12" records.

Recycled Glasses Case : 45 Case

This popular record format was crafted into the early recycled glasses case. A method of recycling 7 inch vinyl was developed. The outside edge of the vinyl is heated and a zipper is sewn on. Then the whole record is heated again and folded in half. Tens of thousands of 7" vinyl records were recycled this way.

Vinyl Cards: Sustainable and Stylish

All cards at Vinylize are made from vinyl. This includes business cards, guarantee cards, name tags, etc. Many times we recycle vinyl that is too old to be made into anything else. The material becomes more brittle with age and can contain many scratches. Old vinyl is recycled into vinyl cards, and the infomation is silk screened onto the surface. Also useful as a line maker and ice scrapper

12" Display

Sometimes it happens. Introducing the 12" frame display. The stand really pushed the idea and helped cement the understanding of recycling. Desktop or wall version available.

Vinylize Wall Display

What a better way to display Vinylize than in a heat drawn gilded wall mount? Old vinyl has been given a new life, this time to please the eye. Manufactured from recycled between 2017 and 2021.

45 Vinyl Spindle

Quite a few 7" singles are pressed with a large hole. This is left over from when 7" singles used to be in coin operated machines. Most people now use an adapter, hence our 7" adapter made from the piece left over from mililng the lens hole.

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Every few months we receive pallets full of vinyl for recycling. These are unsold and unplayed vinyl. Listen to a few of our favorite tracks.

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Recycled Vinyl Records

Recycled Vinyl Records

Tipton's Niptons

Flat Case

Vine Label

Columbia Vinyl Box

Recycled Glasses Case : 45 Case

Vinyl Cards: Sustainable and Stylish

12" Display

Vinylize Wall Display

45 Vinyl Spindle

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