how to catalog 78 rpm records

1. How do I record 78 rpm records?
2. Is there a market for 78 rpm records?
3. Are 78 rpm records worth anything?
4. Can you play 78 records on a modern turntable?
5. What are the rarest 78 rpm records?
6. When did they stop making 78 rpm records?
7. What is the most valuable 78 record?
8. How do I know if my vinyl records are worth anything?
9. What do I do with old 78 records?
10. Does anyone buy old 78 records?
11. Do old records have any value?
12. How do I know if my record is 78 rpm?
13. Do suitcase turntables ruin records?
14. Are all 78 rpm records shellac?

How do I record 78 rpm records?

Recording 78 rpm records

1. Ideally use a turntable with 78 rpm and adjustable speed - though you can use lower speed dubbing.
2. Use a proper 78 stylus - you may want a separate headshell/cartridge.
3. Clean your records thoroughly.
4. Audacity setup - use the defaults: 32-bit float sample format and 44,100 Hz Project Rate.

Is there a market for 78 rpm records?

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.

Are 78 rpm records worth anything?

The accompanying album covers of 78 vinyl records are often worth as much or more than the actual record discs. 78 records and their covers that were released between the 1950s and 1980s are particularly collectible with often elaborate and iconic art images and artist likenesses.

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 the rarest 78 rpm records?

Chasing The World's Rarest 78 RPM Records

• Hear a few notable recordings from the 78 RPM era, as picked by guests Amanda Petrusich & Chris King:
• Geeshie Wiley, "Last Kind Word Blues"
• Willie Brown, "Future Blues"
• Skip James, "Devil Got My Woman"
• Blind Uncle Gaspard, "Sur Le Borde de L'eau"
• Sylvester Weaver, "Guitar Rag"
• Alexis Zoumbas, "Tzamara Arvanitiko"

When did they stop making 78 rpm records?

In just ten years, 78s plummeted to only 2% of music sales. And in 1959, the last US-made 78 record was produced.

What is the most valuable 78 record?

Longtime Blues record collector and expert John Tefteller was the winning bidder at $37,100.00 for a super rare Blues 78 rpm record by Blues legend Tommy Johnson. This is highest price ever paid for a single 78 rpm Blues record and one of the highest prices ever paid for ANY record.

How do I know if my vinyl records are worth anything?

Label Variations

One is worth $10; one is worth $10,000! A significant factor in determining a vinyl record's value is the label on the record itself. A given album or single might have been released with several different labels on the disc itself, even among releases by the same record company.

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.

Does anyone buy old 78 records?

If you want to SELL YOUR OLD 78s and have a COLLECTION or ACCUMULATION of VINTAGE 78 RPM RECORDS from your ATTIC, or BASEMENT, from AUCTIONS or the inside of your OLD VICTROLA, from your PARENTS or GRANDPARENTS and want GREAT PRICES for them, you've come to the right place.

Do old records have any value?

As Essmeier puts it: “Old records may have some value, but as a rule, it's not because they're old. It's because of something else.” A combination of factors can make a given record valuable, including: Poor-selling albums recorded by famous artists before they became famous. Albums produced by obscure labels.

How do I know if my record is 78 rpm?

A really old 78 (like pre-1950) will have wider grooves than a modern record. A newer 78, pressed with modern technology, will have grooves the same size as other modern records, but if you look at the grooves carefully, they'll appear straighter or smoother than slower format records.

Do suitcase turntables ruin records?

A suitcase portable will not ruin your records, however it will ruin your listening experience. With its 2x1 inch speakers, ceramic cartridge, and just all around poor quality, it's not a good choice. I would recommend looking for something used. But if you want a new player an Audio Techinica LP60 is decent.

Are all 78 rpm records shellac?

Any flat disc record, made between about 1898 and the late 1950s and playing at a speed around 78 revolutions per minute is called a "78" by collectors. ... Generally 78s are made of a brittle material which uses a shellac resin (thus their other name is shellac records).