• Brand Crosley
• Model Name Cruiser Plus
• Edition Elphaba Edition
• Maximum Rotational Speed 78 RPM
• Included Components 45 RPM Adapter, AC Adapter, User Manual
• Special Features Bluetooth, Built In Speaker, Manual Belt Drive, Pitch Control, RCA Output
• Material Plastic
• Item Weight 5.5 Pounds
• Style Bluetooth In/Out
• Power Source Corded Electric
• Turntable Type Three-Speed Belt-Drive Turntable
• Playback Speeds 33 1/3, 45, and 78 RPM
• Pitch Control Adjustable
• Bluetooth Connectivity Yes
• Speakers Isolated Full-Range Stereo Speakers
• RCA Output Yes
• Aux Input Yes
• Carrying Design Portable Suitcase Design with Carry Handle
• Setup Easy Setup

Crosley has done something genuinely special here, and I mean that without a shred of irony. They’ve taken their already-solid Cruiser Plus turntable and wrapped it in the theatrical magic of Wicked: For Good, creating what amounts to a conversation starter that actually plays music worth having conversations about. This isn’t just merchandise slapped onto a record player—it’s a legitimate piece of audio equipment dressed up in Elphaba’s green aesthetic, and that distinction matters.

What makes this vinyl record player particularly compelling is how it manages to bridge the gap between nostalgia and modern convenience. You’re looking at a portable suitcase turntable that takes you back to the golden age of record collecting, yet it comes equipped with Bluetooth connectivity that would’ve seemed like pure science fiction to our vinyl-loving ancestors. That’s not a contradiction; this is thoughtful design. The three-speed belt-drive mechanism handles your entire record collection—from warped 45s to scratchy 78 RPM jazz records—with the kind of care that deserves respect.

The real revelation, though, is how Crosley has managed to make a compact turntable that doesn’t completely sacrifice sound quality in the name of portability. The built-in speakers are isolated and full-range, which means you’re not getting that tinny, compressed sound that plague so many budget-friendly vinyl setups. Connect it to a decent stereo system through the RCA outputs, and this little suitcase player becomes a gateway drug for serious listening. The wireless connectivity works seamlessly in both directions—stream music to the turntable or out to wireless speakers, depending on your mood and your setup.

There’s something inherently satisfying about owning a record player that actually looks like it belongs in your living room instead of looking like a novelty item someone’s uncle would buy at an airport gift shop. The Elphaba Edition embraces the theatrical allure of its source material without winking at the audience. It’s pink, it is got personality, and it is unapologetically itself. At $155.96, you are getting a Bluetooth turntable that doubles as a legitimate piece of fandom that doesn’t require you to sacrifice function for form.