Old 78 Rpm Vinyl Records
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Old 78 rpm vinyl records. I saw that i nathan davis. In 1925 78 26 rpm was chosen as a standard for motorized phonographs because it was suitable for most existing records and was easily achieved using a standard 3600 rpm motor and 46 tooth gear 78 26 3600 46. Thus these records became. Ha ha ha old dan tucker columbia a1999 78 rpm.
Early vinyl records spun at an rpm speed of 78 until 1949 when 45 and 33 rpm s were developed. So i have a spreadsheet already on my computer that has over 350 entries on it. Looking for the value of a vinyl record cd cassette or any other music format. The 78 rpm speed was mainly to take advantage of the wider audio frequency response that faster speeds like 78 rpm can provide for vinyl microgroove records hence the label s name obviously catering to the audiophiles of the 1950s hi fi era when stereo gear could provide a much wider range of audio than before.
While vinyl record albums usually include printed covers most 45 rpm singles do not as they were generally issued in plain paper sleeves. Although the 78s we buy are over 50 years old only certain 78 rpm records are of interest to us. As the article states the table above is compiled based on feedback from collectors and professionals and is a guide. This style of music originated in the deep south of the united states amongst the african american slave communities.
Vinyl records were created decades ago with the first developed around the time of 1890 according to 78rpm. Sold for 124 99 usd on 16 sep. It s valued at 50 000. Earliest speeds of rotation varied widely but by 1910 most records were recorded at about 78 to 80 rpm.
The 50 most valuable 78 rpm records for last week price guide for rare vinyl records cds cassettes reel to reel and more. Don t know if helene. Records were the only way to listen to recorded music until cassette tapes became available. The only free online music price guide for all pre recorded music formats.
It was not uncommon however for singles to be issued in special printed sleeves bearing the title of the song the name of the artist and perhaps a graphic or photograph. Search within our archive of 18 1 million sold auctions. In fact most 78s have little if any value to us but we will pay top dollar to purchase the types of vintage shellac victrola or 78 rpm records we want. Genres of used 78 rpm vinyl records.
Looking for the value of a 78 rpm record. These are just a few of some of the genres of 78 vinyl records for sale on ebay. Looking for an old fashioned home in new hampshire 78 rpm record good day to you john. There are multiple genres of music that are represented on 78 rpm vinyl records.