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- Are old 78 records worth anything?
- Is there a market for old 78 records?
- How can I play old 78 records?
- How do you store 78 records?
- What is the most valuable 78 record?
- What can I do with old records?
- What are the rarest 78 rpm records?
- Do old records have any value?
- What records are 78 rpm?
- Can you play 78 records on a modern turntable?
- Do suitcase turntables ruin records?
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.
Is there a market for old 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.
How can I play old 78 records?
To play 78s you need the following equipment:
- A turntable with variable speed adjustment, covering a range from about 60 to 90 rpm. ...
- A good quality tone arm, containing a stereo cartridge, and styli that have been retipped for playing 78s.
- An amplifier, preferably one capable of selecting mono as well as stereo.
How do you store 78 records?
Avoid storing 78 rpm records flat; this puts pressure on the records. Store them upright, on edge, in clean new sleeves. Do not allow the records to lean as this causes warping. If storing them in a box, make sure the discs are fully upright and flat against each other, held in place with a divider if necessary.
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.
What can I do with old records?
Here are 10 DIY projects you can try with your records.
- Wall Art: ...
- Dream Catcher: ...
- Clock: ...
- Frame the Album Covers: ...
- Make a Mirror Frame: ...
- Record Hat & Coat Rack: ...
- Record Cupcake Stand: ...
- Vinyl Record Bookends:
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"
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.
What records are 78 rpm?
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.
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.
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.
