Old 78 Rpm Vinyl Records

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Old 78 rpm vinyl records. Genres of used 78 rpm vinyl records. 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. If you or perhaps a relative want to sell a collection of 78s then please contact us for an informal discussion. 78 rpm records from about 1945 onward are very common in most cases.

Although the 78s we buy are over 50 years old only certain 78 rpm records are of interest to us. Early vinyl records spun at an rpm speed of 78 until 1949 when 45 and 33 rpm s were developed. A major talent who died young and before being able to make many records the label on which it was recorded the original recording as distinguished from a reissue or an oddity concerning the record e g. Beginning in the late 1930s 78 rpm records were usually mass produced thus making them quite common.

Vinyl records were created decades ago with the first developed around the time of 1890 according to 78rpm. This style of music originated in the deep south of the united states amongst the african american slave communities. These are just a few of some of the genres of 78 vinyl records for sale on ebay. We are always interested in buying 78 rpm records and quality collections are always wanted.

Search within our archive of 18 3 million sold auctions. Earliest speeds of rotation varied widely but by 1910 most records were recorded at about 78 to 80 rpm. Looking for the value of a vinyl record cd cassette or any other music format. Looking for the value of a vinyl record cd cassette or any other music format.

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. 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. There must be a demand for that record because of the artist performing e g. Records were the only way to listen to recorded music until cassette tapes became available.

A v disc wartime government recording or air check taken from a radio broadcast an original. Still many command good prices on ebay and other sites while others fail to sell or sell at far below original retail. We are 78 rpm record dealers and collectors with a passion for jazz blues british dance bands swing personality opera comedy and many other genres of 78s. Search within our archive of over 18 3 million auctions.

There are multiple genres of music that are represented on 78 rpm vinyl records.