Can my record player play 78s?
To play 78s you need the following equipment: A turntable with variable speed adjustment, covering a range from about 60 to 90 rpm. Several are available to do this. 2. A good quality tone arm, containing a stereo cartridge, and styli that have been retipped for playing 78s.
What can I do with 78 RPM 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.
How long does a 78 rpm record play?
about five minutes
78s hold about five minutes of music, while 33s hold up to approximately 20 minutes. 78 RPM records have a faster RPM speed than both 33 and 45 RPM records. 78s have wider grooves than vinyl records, which means that the stylus also needs to be wider. 78 RPM records are mono and are only heard through one channel.
How can you tell 78 shellac?
Spotting the Differences: Shellac vs Vinyl Shellac is know to be heavier, harder, colder and more rigid. Hold it up by an edge and knock on it. It should almost resonate in a kind of a way. Generally a lot thicker than regular vinyl, but sometimes it’s hard to tell.
How do I identify 78 RPM records?
78s are usually made of shellac which is heavier and stiffer than vinyl. You can hold a record by the edges and tap in the deadwax with a fingernail. It’s a “brighter” sound than vinyl which sounds like a dull frisbee. Most 78s are 10″ or 12″.
How common are 78 rpm records?
Beginning in the late 1930s, 78 RPM Records were usually mass-produced, thus making them quite common. 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.
What’s in this collection of 78rpm records?
This collection of 78rpm records was generously donated to the Internet Archive by Bowling Green State University, to gain digital access to their great collection of records. The collection contains many unique recordings including jazz, children’s and folk music.
Why are 78 rpm records pressed in vinyl instead of wax?
During and after World War II when shellac supplies were extremely limited, some 78 rpm records were pressed in vinyl instead of shellac (wax), particularly the six-minute 12″ 78 rpm records produced by V-Disc for distribution to US troops in World War II.
When were 78s first used for recording?
Electrical recording was first used in 1925. After about 1925, 78s were recorded by the artist singing or speaking into a microphone and amplifier which then cut the master record. This allowed a wider range of sound to be recorded.