Essential for anyone who wants to collect and play 7-inch records, 45 adapters effectively convert the size of the centre hole on some vinyl singles or EPs. A relic of the jukebox era, these ‘dinked’ 45s require an adapter to fit a standard record player. Adapters make the larger 1.5-inch hole compatible with the spindle of your turntable. A good adapter offers a tight fit, ensuring that the quality of playback is as good as possible. Options include old-school, colourful, plastic adapters available in multi-packs, or more weighty metal, wooden and plastic designs. DJs will appreciate the improved performance and quick changes possible with a cone-shaped design. A perfect fit means that it’s even possible to scratch 45s without the stylus skipping.