Audio purists aside, most music fans aren’t buying vinyl anymore. Turntables have given way to mp3 players, while hi-fi stereo speaker systems have been replaced by ultra-portable earbuds. But what of the records already produced?

Design company Vinylux has repurposed old LPs and EPs as drink coasters, rescuing them from a lifetime of obscurity languishing in basements the world over. If you don’t want to rest that steaming mug of coffee on your favorite album, you can always hang the coaster on the wall as a work of art, but why not raise a toast to your favorite musician, then set down the glass on their masterpiece? It’s no backstage pass, but a great way to recycle the rock’n'roll memories and protect your furniture at the same time.

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