brian eno’s turntable II glows in different acrylic neon lights as the vinyl record plays

Neon Turntable II by Brian eno at paul stolper gallery

English musician Brian Eno revives his color-changing neon turntable for the second time, along with its acrylic LED lights and rhythmic shifting colorscapes. The launch of Turntable II by Brian Eno goes hand-in-hand with a chance to see it in person at the Paul Stolper Gallery in London until March 9th, 2024. Just like the last time, the new Turntable II is limited to 150 units across the globe. No longer just a turntable, Brian Eno’s neon design doubles as a sculpture when it doesn’t play a record, creating an atmospheric vibe wherever it is placed, just like his musical works.

Turntable II, 2024 | images © Brian Eno courtesy of Paul Stolper Gallery, photography by Luke Walker (2024)

Acrylic LED lights for the changing colorscapes

Brian Eno’s neon Turntable II is made of a platter and a base with the technology of sequenced acrylic LED lights. Those who can afford one of the 150 limited units also receive the musician’s signature and edition number engraved on the side of the neon turntable’s base. The pattern of lights, meaning the speed at which they change, and how they change are programmed, but the shift takes place randomly and slowly. The light sequence, swarmed by vibrant shades of pink, blue, orange, and green, fluidly changes, straying from a uniform pattern to surprise the vinyl users with ambient lighting accompanying them in the dark.

english musician Brian Eno revives his color-changing neon turntable for the second time

Brian Eno’s neon Turntable II can play 33 and 45rpm vinyl

Brian Eno’s Turntable II can play both 33 and 45rpm vinyl. As the music plays, the neon colors morph into psychedelic and multi-toned luminosity, shifting seamlessly through combinations of generative hues. ‘Colorscapes’ is the term Brian Eno uses to describe the light sequence of the Turntable II. His exploration of light draws influences from works such as James Turrell, Mondrian, and the early 20th-century Russian avant-garde, and their painterly compositions bathe the Turntable II. The way the colors evolve from one shade to another also resembles the natural pace of the day, brightening at sunrise and entering twilight at sunset.

the new Turntable II is limited to 150 units across the globe

Paul Stolper Gallery invites those who want to celebrate the launch at the gallery on February 13th at 16:00 GMT, so they can have the chance to see Brian Eno’s neon Turntable II in person. They may also have the opportunity to look closer into its pattern of lights and see how the LED lights penetrate the wispy acrylic material of the device. As of publishing the story, the gallery mentions that the launch price of Brian Eno’s Turntable II is 20,000 pounds.

Brian Eno’s neon Turntable II doubles as a sculpture when it doesn’t play a record