1Audio-Technica AT-LP3XBT Bluetooth turntable, black
The AT-LP3XBT is a fully automatic turntable with Bluetooth, so it can play records through wireless speakers or headphones as well as a hi-fi. It plays 33 and 45 RPM, has a switchable built-in preamp and comes with Audio-Technica's VM95C cartridge. The platter is die-cast aluminium with a felt mat.
Pros
- Plays through Bluetooth speakers or a hi-fi.
- Fully automatic.
- Takes replaceable VM95 styli.
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2Audio-Technica AT6012 record care kit
Audio-Technica's record care kit has a velvet brush pad and a bottle of cleaning solution. The solution feeds to the front edge of the pad from a reservoir inside, lifting dust, fingerprints and static from the grooves. A storage base keeps it all together.
Pros
- Removes dust, fingerprints and static.
- Comes with a storage base.
Cons
- For LPs and EPs only.
- The solution runs out eventually.
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31001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die (2026 edition)
This is the book that sends record collectors back to the shop with a list. It covers 1,001 essential albums across every genre and decade, with short essays from music journalists and hundreds of album covers. The 2026 edition is the first update in five years, so it suits a vinyl lover who already owns an older copy too.
Pros
- A long list of albums to hunt down.
- Covers every genre and decade.
- Freshly updated for 2026.
Cons
- Heavy for a paperback.
- Everyone will disagree with some choices.
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4Crosley record storage crate, natural
Crosley's wooden record crate holds up to 75 albums and is stamped with the Crosley logo. It's light enough to move around, and it lets them flick through their records like they're in a shop.
Pros
- Holds up to 75 albums.
- Light enough to move around.
Cons
- Open top, so records can gather dust.
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5Art Vinyl Play & Display record frame, black
Art Vinyl's Play & Display frame hangs on the wall and shows off an album sleeve behind a UV-protected window. Press the catch and the front swings open, so they can swap in whatever they're playing without taking it down. It arrives assembled, with a screw for hanging.
Pros
- Front opens to swap records on the wall.
- UV-protected window.
- Made from recycled plastic.
Cons
- One frame holds one record.
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What to buy someone who loves vinyl
Records are personal, and they've probably already got the one you're thinking of. The best gifts for vinyl lovers look after the collection or make it easier to play and show off. Check whether they've already got a turntable and how big their collection is. Cleaning kit makes a safe present for any collector.
How we picked these gifts for vinyl lovers
We picked each product for what vinyl lovers enjoy and because it makes sense as a present. The order is our own choice. The pros and cons come from published product details, not customer reviews.
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