Twelve Inch FAQ | What to know about mounting records and albums on the wall

Here is what you need to know, and answers to your questions, when using Twelve Inch wall mounting records and albums.

First - it is very easy to install

1.

Mark the place on the wall where you want the album to hang

Drill a whole in the wall and use a raw plug of adequate size (normally a 6mm drill with a 4-5 mm raw plug) This is a raw plug:

Place the small bamboo disc on the wall, over the hole, and use the screw that came with our product, to fix onto the wall.

2.

Insert the big thin disc inside the album cover, behind the vinyl and with the black metal ring facing the wall.

3.

Now you can hold the album up to the small disc, and feel the magnets pull the album to the wall. Carefully let go of your album and enjoy the moment.

Some important notes:

The wall mount can hold a double album of standard weight, but we see that recent pressings use heavier vinyl records, so be sure to test that the mount can manage this. Alternatively, remove the vinyl records from the album before placing the double album on the wall.

Some double album has a tendency to open up when on the wall. We think the best solution is to use a small plastic clip - like the one you get when you buy a new shirt - to hold the album closed.

What to do when mounting more albums

Caring for displayed records

Wall-mounting a record keeps it visible and appreciated — and with a little attention to the environment, most collections can be displayed long-term without issue. Here are a few things worth keeping in mind.

Heat and direct sunlight
Vinyl is sensitive to sustained heat and prolonged direct sunlight. Avoid positioning displayed records directly in front of south- or west-facing windows where they may receive hours of strong light each day, and keep them away from radiators or heating vents. Brief or indirect natural light is generally not a concern, but it is worth checking the wall position across different times of day before committing.

Rotating your display
If you display records you also play, consider rotating them periodically — swapping a displayed copy with one stored upright in a cool, dry place. This is a practical way to share the collection across your walls while giving individual records a rest from display conditions.

Inner sleeve materials
For records stored inside their covers while on display, the inner sleeve material is worth considering. Sleeves made from PVC or vinyl-based plastics can, over time, interact with the record surface in ways that may affect playback quality. Where possible, collectors tend to prefer sleeves made from HDPE, paper, or anti-static polyethylene for long-term storage. This applies whether a record is displayed or kept in a crate.

The album cover itself
The large disc sits inside the cover, not in contact with the vinyl surface, so there is no direct interaction between the mount and the record. The cover faces outward as intended — just as it would in a frame or on a shelf.

For more on how the Twelve Inch system works, see the installation steps above or browse our full range of wall mounts and accessories.