9/16/2023 0 Comments Antique vinyl record player![]() ![]() The world war, the devastation across Europe, the financial crisis after the war, and the changing technology of the times made the decade a sort of proverbial train wreck. “The materials of which discs were made and with which they were coated were also various shellac eventually became the commonest material.” Enter 33 ⅓ RPM ![]() Way back in 1898, the first 78 rpm (revolutions per minute) records appeared, following the 1877 invention of the phonograph. A slower spinning record can hold more audio, yet faster records hold more detailed sound. The speed the record plays is consistent with the amount of audio the record can hold and relative to the audio quality. Records come in two speeds today: 33 ⅓ and 45 rpm. What Defines An Old Record From A New Record? Let’s take a look at when the different records came to the world to better handle what we should call old. ![]() If we are to make a rule that says yes or no, we’d better define what is new and old. Some specialty players might provide playback for the even older 78s if equipped with speed controls for that particular rpm. New record players will likely only play old records of the 33 ⅓ and 45 rpm (revolutions per minute) speeds. Little did Thomas know it was to become a mainstay in family homes for generations to come. It was called the phonograph, and Thomas Edison was the man responsible for its creation. The first record player was invented in 1877. Will New Record Players Play Old Records?. ![]()
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