Is there a market for old phonograph records?
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One of the best and biggest marketplaces for vinyl records is Discogs. It was founded in 2000 and has a vibrant community of vinyl records and vintage music paraphernalia lovers. To get started on Discogs, you need to create a free account and have a PayPal account.
Was there ever a 16 rpm record?
Even though 16 rpm records were rare even at the time, many record decks of the 1950s, 1960s and even into the 1970s came with a 16 rpm speed setting.
How do I sell my old phonograph records?
Advertise in local classifieds or collectors’ publications. Go to record shows, local used record stores, flea markets or bazaars, or garage sales. Use the internet; there are are many auction and classified sites such as eBay where you can sell your records.
Why do 45s have big holes?
A larger hole allowed the sudden rotational forces to be distributed over a greater distance (π x 1.5; about 4.712 inches), reducing wear and allowing the hole to stay rounder longer. This was especially important for the jukebox industry. In the 1930s, ’40s, and ’50s, jukeboxes were big, big business.
What are the 4 record speeds?
Let’s discuss vinyl record speeds in detail.
- 78 RPM. Records offer the best sound quality when turned at a higher RPM.
- 33 1/3 RPM. 33 1/3 became the standard speed that most of the records offer.
- 45 RPM. RCA Victor released 45 RPM records around the 1950s so as to compete with Columbia’s 33 1/3.
- Rare RPM (8 1/3 and 16 2/3)
What are 45 RPM records?
Answer: The 7-inch, 45 RPM record was introduced by RCA Victor in 1949. Playing at a speed of 45 revolutions per minute, this type of record is often referred to as a “single” or, simply, a “45.” 45 RPM records became very popular in the 1950s and 1960s.
What is a 16 rpm record?
The format was used mostly for “talking books.” The best seller was probably the Bible, which was recorded in the early 1950’s at the lower speed. If you search eBay today for 16 RPM records, the most common search result is this talking Bible. As a kid, my record player had the setting for 16 RPM.
What is the size of a 78 rpm record?
Thicker and much heavier than vinyl 45s or LPs they were very fragile and would shatter like glass if dropped. Most 78s are 10″ in diameter. Larger (12″ and 16″) were also manufactured.
What is a 45 rpm record made of?
Early 45 rpm records were made from either vinyl or polystyrene. They had a playing time of eight minutes. Another size and format was that of radio transcription discs beginning in the 1940s. These records were usually vinyl, 33 rpm, and 16 inches in diameter.
What kind of phonograph was used to record early records?
Even so, these early electronically recorded records used the exponential-horn phonograph (see Orthophonic Victrola) for reproduction. CD-4 LPs contain two sub-carriers, one in the left groove wall and one in the right groove wall.