Best album frames Thrifter 2022
Buying an album on vinyl is a special experience, but not simply because of the unique sound you'll find it has over CD or digital versions. Vinyl records have really become the leading way to purchase music, once again, due in large part to their collectibility but also because so many music fans love to see their favorite album covers enlarged as a 12" by 12" image. With the best album frames, you can easily display your favorite records anywhere in your home but you'll find they each can bring their own vibe to the room.
- Best album frame: Smashed Banana Black Music Album Frame
- The whole package: MCS Record Album Frame
- Matted beauty: Creative Picture Frames LP Vinyl Cover Record Frame Display
- Slide out & spin: Pinnacle Frames and Accents Show & Listen Album Cover Display Frame
- Gallery piece: Creative Picture Frames Jukebox Record Frame
- Shelve it: Niubee Clear Vinyl Record Shelf Wall Mount (6-pack)
- Record ready: CreativePF LP Vinyl Record Album Frame Display
- Easy swap: KAIU Vinyl Record Shelf Wall Mount
- On display: KAIU Vinyl Record Frame

Best album frame: Smashed Banana Black Music Album Frame
Staff PickAvailable in black, gold, or silver, these frames can fit any 12-inch record including 2LP releases. They feature a brushed aluminum finish with a high-quality plexiglass front to protect your record. Hardware for hanging comes with the purchase.

The whole package: MCS Record Album Frame
While most album frames just let you show off the album cover, this frame by MCS also lets you display the record alongside it. It's available in white or gray, contructed with MDF wood, and has a glass front as well as a beveled white double mat. Plus, it can be displayed horizontally or vertically.

Matted beauty: Creative Picture Frames LP Vinyl Cover Record Frame Display
For a more refined look, these record frames by Creative Picture Frames come with a mat to better accentuate the album cover inside. The mat is available in black or white, or you can purchase this frame with no mat.

Slide out & spin: Pinnacle Frames and Accents Show & Listen Album Cover Display Frame
The Show & Listen Album Cover Display Frame features a quick release mechanism that lets you remove your record whenever you want. There's a keyhole hanger plate on the back so you can hang it easily along with a crystal clear display window. Plus, it's available in black or white and fits most albums including double and triple LPs.

Gallery piece: Creative Picture Frames Jukebox Record Frame
Show off an album cover and the record inside with this Jukebox Record Frame. You can choose between different frame and mat colors to adjust the look. These frames are made with eco-friendly molding and include full strength glass.

Shelve it: Niubee Clear Vinyl Record Shelf Wall Mount (6-pack)
For an easier and more affordable solution, this 6-pack of wall mounts is worth considering. You can hang them on your wall or use adhesives to stick them to your wall and then simply set an album on the shelf. These make it easy to replace or remove and play your album anytime you want.

Record ready: CreativePF LP Vinyl Record Album Frame Display
Picture discs, colored records, or just any record you're especially fond of will look excellent inside this display frame by CreativePF. They're designed to show off your record rather than the album cover and are sold as singles, or in packs of 4 or 12.

Easy swap: KAIU Vinyl Record Shelf Wall Mount
Display your favorite records on your wall with these natural oak wood shelves. With just two screws, you can mount them to your wall and easily set an album onto the shelf or remove them as needed. They're thin enough where it almost appears as if your record is floating from far away.

On display: KAIU Vinyl Record Frame
Kaiu's elegant record frames are made of soid wood with a natural finish, as well as a shatterproof acrylic front. There's no assembly required either; simply slide your record into the frame, close it, and mount it to your wall for display.
Which to choose?
As you'd find in any other product category, some album frames are simply miles better than others. While you can't go wrong with any of the options on our list above, they all have their own style and some come in a few different colors as well. We chose the Smashed Banana Music Album Frame as our top pick because it provides an affordable yet elegant way to get your favorite albums framed on your wall. Plus, it's available in black, gold, or silver.
There are fancier ways to display your record, too. You could pick this Creative Picture Frames Record Frame Display that comes with your choice of a white or black mat, or even display your record alongside the cover with the MCS Record Album Frame. Then again, these handy clear vinyl record shelf wall mounts are a pretty good option if you want your albums displayed yet easy to remove and spin whenever.
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