Rainbow Record - Karen Payton Art

Give your turntable a colorful spin. Karen Payton’s Rainbow Record reimagines a record player through a patchwork of vibrant pinks, blues, greens, and yellows. Stitched grooves circle a lightning-bolt center label, while a curved turquoise tonearm and patterned controls complete this playful celebration of vinyl.

Karen constructs her original artwork from clothing, fabric, and other textile materials. Polka dots, floral prints, and contrasting textures bring unexpected detail to familiar shapes, making this piece as much fun to explore up close as it is to see from across the room.

Reproduced on our cork platter mat, Rainbow Record captures those fabric patterns and stitched details in print. A record beneath your records—and a little extra color every time you flip a side.

Original artwork by Karen Payton. Cork platter mat produced by Analog Restorations.

Part of our Studio Series, the artwork is infused directly into our proprietary high-density cork through dye sublimation, then finished with a protective UV seal. The result is a smooth, detailed surface that brings the artwork to life while preserving the natural character and performance of the cork.

Technical Specifications

• Diameter: 11.8 in. (299.7 mm)
• Thickness: 2.5 mm (0.10 in.)
• Material: Proprietary ultra-refined cork
• Construction: Precision die-cut from flat cork sheet
• Surface: Dense, smooth finish
• Application: Replacement turntable platter mat
• Compatibility: Fits most standard 12-inch turntables
• VTA: Low-profile design generally requires no vertical tracking angle adjustment
• Tracking Force: Typically requires no change to existing tracking-force settings
• Production: Precision cut in small batches in the USA

Turntable configurations vary. Always confirm platter clearance and tonearm setup when replacing a significantly thicker or thinner original mat.