What do I do with old 78 records?
If you have old 78s you’d like to donate, the Great 78 Project will accept your old 78 records and digitize them to post online. But reading their FAQs, it does not appear they will ship those old records back to you.
Are old 78 records worth anything?
Tefteller said in a phone interview. He said that on average a rare jazz 78 might sell for $1,500 to $5,000, whereas sales for a comparable blues record would start at $5,000.
When did they stop making 78 records?
In just ten years, 78s plummeted to only 2% of music sales. And in 1959, the last US-made 78 record was produced.
Is there a market for 78 records?
Market Report The market for the rarest 78 RPM Records continues to be strong. 78 RPM Records from about 1945 onward are VERY common in most cases. Still, many command good prices on eBay and other sites, while others fail to sell or sell at far below original retail.
Can you play 78 records on a modern turntable?
Answer: Yes, Audio-Technica’s popular AT-LP120-USB and AT-LP1240-USB turntables will allow the platter to play at the 78 RPM speed. But the correct speed is only part of the solution – a proper 78 RPM stylus should also be used when playing 78 RPM records on your turntable.
What are 16 rpm records?
The system used 16 RPM discs that were 9 inches in diameter and could be stacked on traditional 45 RPM spindle adapters. The records for this system were monaural and could play up to 40 minutes per side. Because the Seeburg’s usage was strictly intended for background music the sound quality was not a major concern.
What are the 4 record speeds?
In the 1950s, many of us can recall owning a phonograph with a selection lever near the turntable that allowed the listener to chose between four separate record speeds: 78, 45, 33.3 and 16 rpm (approximate numbers).
Is there a 16 speed 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.
When was the 16 rpm record invented?
1953
What is a slate record?
In an audio context, a slate is a verbal identification recorded just before each take to help identify it subsequently.
How long does a 78 rpm record play?
about three minutes
What happens if you play a 33 at 45?
Playing it on 45 rpm won’t damage the record, but it won’t sound right. No harm at all. The sound quality of vinyl records eventually degrades from the mechanical force of the stylus in the groove. It seems unlikely that playing a record at a different speed will hasten this process.
What are the different sizes of records?
Records come in three standard sizes: 7-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch. At a certain point, records can become cramped with grooves and have to expand in size to accommodate the extra music play while maintaining the quality of the audio.
What is the most common record size?
seven, 10, and 12 inches