Two is company, three’s a crowd, but the fifth time? That’s pure magic, at least when it comes to Saint Laurent and Bang & Olufsen. Their fifth collaboration proves that some partnerships are destined for eternity, as the two icons join forces to breathe new life and elegance into 50-year-old Beogram 4000c turntables, elevating them to the status of sound art.
It’s easy to tell that the 10 Bang & Olufsen Beogram 4000c turntables hail from the 1970s, but there’s no reason for them to remain relics of the past. Reviving these retro gems into coveted collectibles is the genius of Saint Laurent Creative Director Anthony Vaccarello, who handpicked and restored a select few from the original Beogram 4000 series, transforming them into contemporary masterpieces.
For what is destined to be the pièce de résistance of Saint Laurent Rive Droite, Bang & Olufsen has worked closely with Vaccarello to create an exquisitely crafted limited edition of the Beogram 4000c. Even a budding audiophile will appreciate the stunning aesthetic, each turntable features a Ziricote wood base (a tonewood prized for fine musical instruments like classical guitars), a silver-plated metal finish, and an elegant presentation box. Every turntable is a fully restored original, individually numbered on an aluminum band atop the lid, and adorned with a collaborative co-logo.
For true vinyl connoisseurs, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own an extraordinary piece of audio history. Each turntable was meticulously disassembled at Bang & Olufsen’s facility in Struer, Denmark, with every single component removed, cleaned, and replaced if necessary, right down to the tiniest screw. The only modern additions are a handcrafted wooden frame, refined finishes on the minimalist controls, and an upgraded cartridge and preamplifier, as reported by Wallpaper.
If you haven’t already dashed for your wallet, here’s what you need to know, Saint Laurent’s Bang & Olufsen Beogram 4000c is available for €30,000 (approximately $31,000) via Saint Laurent Rive Droite’s website and select flagship stores in Paris and Los Angeles.
