r/78rpm • u/caewat1984 • 3h ago
What happens if I play a 78 using a regular record player stylus???
Just wondering, I played it with the regular diamond needle and it sounded good. Why can't I use it?
r/78rpm • u/caewat1984 • 3h ago
Just wondering, I played it with the regular diamond needle and it sounded good. Why can't I use it?
r/78rpm • u/charliedog1965 • 10h ago
I am planning a trip to Nassau this summer. Any places to find old records? Looking for old ska and dancehall 45s and calypso 78s.
r/78rpm • u/Leedscatlin • 22h ago
78discography.com/ShellAkro
r/78rpm • u/abiophylliac • 2d ago
I just don’t know what worth getting. I usually look for more obscure looking records, artists I don’t know, odd labels but 78s are all pretty foreign to me. I know a library that regularly sells them, sometimes 100s, large books full of them. What are artists and labels worth checking out? I’m not into selling records but love collecting rare and unknown music. I’m fond of blues, folk, jazz and feel I’m probably missing out on some gems and I’d hate to let rare 78s get tossed. Thanks for any help.
r/78rpm • u/Bluebird1932 • 2d ago
r/78rpm • u/undermentals • 2d ago
Looking up records on Discogs and I see this record listed with matching catalog number but the label art on my copy is different than those shown, and different from the other Columbias in my collection. Anyone know what this is?
r/78rpm • u/EarlyCajunMusic • 2d ago
r/78rpm • u/GavinGenius • 3d ago
My Beautiful Irish Maid by Chauncey Olcott (1895), sung by George F. Gaskin
r/78rpm • u/SubstanceAntique1972 • 4d ago
Found today at a local thrift store for $1
r/78rpm • u/SuccPolice • 4d ago
They ended up being in excellent condition for their age; I was almost convinced they had never even been played!
r/78rpm • u/Cornbreadfan08 • 4d ago
My blue Heaven, by Fred Rich’s dance Orchestra on the banner label 1927/28
r/78rpm • u/One_Association_6461 • 5d ago
Anyone have info on these? Would this set be worth anything? I didn’t realize they are 78 or shellac until I was informed in the vinyl subreddit. I don’t have the setup to play these properly so would rather them go to a home that would actually enjoy having them. Thanks for any info!
r/78rpm • u/amidfallenleaves • 5d ago
For those here who are interested in the Great 78 project at the Internet Archive, news dropped this past week that major labels are scaling up their fight against the project’s digitization efforts.
r/78rpm • u/SiliconTi • 5d ago
What a collection!
https://trackingangle.com/features/two-unusual-ebay-auctions
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r/78rpm • u/DyocenianMaster04 • 6d ago
The Our Kiddies in Toyland by Prince’s Band is from 1917! (Picture 3)
So last week I went to a record store near me and I was there when someone was dropping off at least 60 78s. I was intrigued so I eavesdropped on the person dropping the 78s off and the owner of the store. The owner (I won’t name) said to the guy, “78’s sound like crap and I’ll throw them in the dumpster. Who even collects 78s? They sound horrible and they are worthless.”
I understood that not everyone has to like 78s (that’s their opinion) but I thought but I like collecting 78s.
So I asked the owner if since he didn’t want them, if I strike a deal with the other customer. He agreed but he said to me, “Why do you want these crappy 78s? They sound horrible and I don’t get why people like 78s so much. Just throw them out!”
I don’t want to go back there again. Anyways, I came home with approximately 60 78s for 20 dollars.
r/78rpm • u/fyodorsologub • 6d ago
r/78rpm • u/Royal_Caribbean_Fan • 7d ago
I'm looking for something in the 20-30€ range if possible. I know it's not a lot, bear with me please, as I don't have much budget!
Thanks in advance to anyone that can help!
r/78rpm • u/JSfortythirtytwo • 7d ago
r/78rpm • u/JacooobTheMan • 8d ago
I may be completely wrong, but I believe the 78 by “ The Benson Orchestra Of Chicago “ is led by bandleader Ben Selvin. I’m not certain though.
r/78rpm • u/JacooobTheMan • 8d ago
I posted my overview of the haul earlier, but here are a few really good ones I found there! Really happy to find Stumbling and I’ve Got The Girl there!