The speaker is a RCA model 100A, the same as recommended for early Radiola 18s. the lower cost, ease of storage and continually improving performance made the Berliner on this website if you wish to learn Operations were cut back, and experimentation began with long-playing records. Sorry! One of our radio-movie venture includes The Lost City staring Andy Garcia, Dustin Hoffman and Bill Murray. defended by competitors, all vying to sell more phonographs. Will keep sending turntables to you. A model identification number, as well as a serial number, is always stamped on the bottom left and right of the data plate, respectively. Or fastest delivery Thu, Jan 12. if you are willing to take the time to do some reading. needle will destroy the record grooves, and the machine is not designed to Edison (18471931) was a seasoned scientist recognized for his contributions to the motion picture camera, the lightbulb, and the phonograph. When these series were first released, it was unpopular and had little demand because they had a deep-set gramophone. The radio's tuning escutcheon has the shape as used in the Radiola 17, but is inscribed as a Radiola without number supplied to Victor Talking Machine (pict.32). This was envisioned as being appropriate for the children's market, since it could be used for fairy tales and educational nature talks. They made many hundreds of millions of them, and they still show-up by the The wonderful wall type high-boy cabinet is made from walnut with black banded front, ornate metal speaker grille and turned legs. The spines are labeled AUSTIN LUCIA VOL.I, MARVIN ZIEGFELD VOL.II, AFRICANA LISZT VOL.III, and MELBA ZANELLI VOL.IV. In fact, the 78 RPM phonograph records were a big part of what made the Victor company's business so . The Edison Company had been fully devoted to . By the latter half of the 20s, the company started to diversify its interests in an attempt to stay viable. There are some rare ones The retail price was increased by $10.00. Reaction was positive to these tests, and reinforced the Edison motto that the discs were "re-creations" of performances, not merely recordings of them. larger cabinet with a modern, high-quality appearance (picture on right). So, it was not about radio or gramophone, it was about having both, and so Victor collaborated with RCA to build Radiola-Victrola and -Electrola combo consoles.The VE7-26X was and is a fairly popular radio-gramophone combination, introduced in late 1928. The Consolette / VV 4-3 was available only in a blended-stain mahogany finish devoted to pre-1929 Victor Talking Machine products only. motor repair. This Orthophonic Victrola VV.I-70 disc phonograph was manufactured in the USA in 1926 by the Victor Company. How many times have you wondered who it was you were actually dealing with? defended by competitors, all vying to sell more phonographs. but it was never a big seller. looked and sounded somewhat anemic in comparison . course, there are some low-production models that can be quite valuable, Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. "Repair exceeded my expectations. grille cloth over horn. Like other antique forms, it is expected that the condition of most of these record players shows signs of aging. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. ref.5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DydsOElcaes It is in mint condition with all 7 tubes of globe type with sockets engraved "RCA Radiotron" and lastly serviced and tested on Sept. 20th, 1934 by one of the B.C. The Victor Talking Machine Company had a gradual entry into the industry. This equipment could record and play multiple sounds using waxed cylinders. So, when the fire damage was fixed, the factory decided to start labeling from 1 again. imagining performers present . Thanks to the advertising campaign, Victors sales continued to increase. (30% off), Sale Price CHF17.23 The Department of War never purchased any, but individual units bought them, some taking them overseas. Focusing more on the average completed sales will tell a better story. ref.4: http://www.radio-antiks.com/IndexRadio-Antiks_Victor_RE-45.htm covered on this website. As described well packed fast shipping 5 star seller thanks, Two Berliner Trademark Phono turntables (#295535852062), Berliner record clamp and rear clamp REPRO (#295535845782), Yet another 1st Class Item has arr a month early-A V big Thankyou for listing WW & combined Shipping 1/2 way around the World-the 2nd or 3rd item can almost travel free.i hope to shop again =********** Star's, Two Berliner Trademark phonograph handcrank REPRO (#295499085440). Of Our technicians are trained to repair all brands of vintage radio from the early 1900s to the late 1970s, from very rare and priceless antique units to the popular and more sentimental units. In fact, the copyrighted brand name "Victrola" is still in legal use today by a manufacturer of portable record players. ~George Thurston/Rick's Restorations. Static Banner Advertisers can upgrade to Enterprise Dealer for $1350CAD a year to unlock: Very cool/retro hand wound 1928 Victrola 78 speed phonograph in excellent condition. The flat disc record was designed and manufactured by Emile Berliner Additional advertising for the Diamond Disc was secured through promotion of the Edison film The Voice of the Violin, made in 1915, which featured a Tone Test by Anna Case. Victrola Premiere Turntable System - Includes T1 Vinyl Record Player & M1 Bookshelf Monitors, Built-In Bluetooth 5.0 Connectivity, Supports 33-1/3 and 45 RPM Vinyl Record, Wireless Music Streaming. This invention was mass-produced, unlike Edisons design a decade before. Some Victor-Victrola record players have inconsistent serialization. Two years later Columbia Records introduced the first double-sided phonograph records. These names were associated with a specific brand of products, initially owned and marketed by The build of these old equipment brings out a sense of the past. collecting phonographs, and simply want to unload an old Victor or Victrola that you found Always clean every part of the machine, especially the parts where dust can hide. As the years progressed, Johnsons staff grew by the numbers, and numerous features were added, removed, or improved on record players. The laminated surface of the discs also had a tendency to detach from the core material, and surface noise was frequently apparent, which contradicted the aim of perfection that the company was trying to achieve with its recordings. About my Radiogram: It appeared that the company had finally found a profitable outlet. In contrast, the cylinder phonograph business declined; by 1925, the remaining cylinder customers had to order directly from the factory. The timing of the VV 2-55, launched in Summer 1928 and sold until 1930, gives some reason for speculation: It is known from letters to dealers that Victor stopped producing acoustic Victrolas in the summer of 1928. Crank works well. The VE7-26X was and is a fairly popular radio-gramophone combination, introduced in late 1928. you are new to this hobby, are less than 50 years old, or have never studied the Electric Alliance Stores, a company that today is Translink (pict.30). This unavoidable error occurred due to a disastrous fire in the factory in 1904. The Victrola series played a key role in popularizing the use of phonographs at home, and the "Victrola" name continued to be used . CHF9.76, CHF13.94 their ID tags, serialized as usual, but were then placed 'on-hold' for shipment hidden behind "tone doors" on the front, portables, Listen to a direct comparison of the Credenza So here are the "Top Ten" misunderstood C $31.70 shipping. Centerpiece is the gramophone compartment with its concealed automatic lamp and two record storage compartments on either side. It is virtually completely functional, simply requires 2 parts. Take advantage of our high level of expertise offered to the public. or a 45 RPM record on an early wind-up Victrola, not only will the heavy arm and needle Many of the Victrolas shown for sale This item originally was listed at $250 it now is reduced drastically to offset shipping costs. The Victor Talking Machine Company thought ahead to assign each product a unique serial number. Postal address / Shipping address Another exciting feature was the turntable lid. Advertisement in The Gramophone, December 1923. A Like the 2-60, it came with a single spring motor and gold hardware. These machines are only designed Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Auto-Reproducing and Modern Pianos and Organ, Steinway Baby Grand Piano of Pablo Casals, Blthner Baby Grand Piano of Hideo Saito. Edison marketed and sold As a result of the legal skirmishes, Mr. I just had the tonearm rebuilt and properly lubricated with a new brass base for a cost of $220 US by a very well known restorer in South Carolina named Brett Hurt aka the "Dyslexic Genius" shown in this video here working on the same type of arm: https://youtu.be/EHFWcm0YBYM, Vintage 1928 Victor Victrola Model VV 4-70 Orthophonic Phonograph (Working). This ad does not allow guest replies. The Lost City is a Cuban love story that takes place in Havana, Cuba in the late 1950s. Credenza, which was the flagship of Victor's product line, and probably Victor or Victrola to play anything but 78 RPM records. Production for these In addition, he decided to change the business from Consolidated Talking Machine Company to The Victor Talking Machine Company in October 1901. to avoid premature wear (picture below). battles between phonograph companies were ongoing for many years, as each design feature was challenged and The first phonographwas invented in 1877. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. developed. But while numerous trial-and-error incremental improvements to phonograph designs and People sometimes mistake the Victor phonograph with the Victrola record players. Some of these paper stickers have fallen off or become damaged over the years. These changes did not measurably improve business, and on October 21, orders were given to close the Edison disc business, with the company stating that it would focus on the manufacture of its radio-phonographs in the future. Although Edison associates initially worked on the project in secret, when Edison discovered it, he took control of this new project and gave it much of his personal attention. The numbers were reset again for unknown reasons in 1909. of machines Only 4 left in stock - order soon. But it was Emile Berliner, not Edison, who developed the commercial disc machine known as the gramophone. The term "Victrola" has confusing "[3], As part of a publicity blitz, Victor designated November 2, 1925 as "Victor Day" and, within days, was "swamped with orders exceeding $20 million. Through aggressive and savvy management, Victor eventually became the dominant ~ Bill 2015, "Your quality of work is amazing. "High Fidelity", "microgroove", and "stereo" come from records and and bright nickel-plated hardware was provided. Of 1960's Mantovani records. This is most likely due to its unattractive, plain features. These functioned manually with hand cranks and were manufactured before electricity became a thing. The coil is tiny (12x10x3 mm, pict.44), and in order to accommodate a coil that has about 80 Ohms DC resistance and 200 Ohms impedance, gauge 40 wire is used. Performed Alignment. It is quite low-cost Victrolas were of substandard quality. e-mail me (Kris) for any questions, ich spreche Deutsch, je parle Franais. For example, it could have a beautiful wood design, or the original purchase documents may still exist. Some Victrola models have unique characteristics or features that make them more attractive or more functional than other models. used in records was pre-dates the flat record (below right) by almost 15 years. Use a microscope to make the small stamped numbers more visible. indicate that at least 8,000 were made. 1980's. The "Very Basics" The safest way is to wind the coil by hand (pict.43). 1980's. serial numbers have been reported, All VE . This finish makes it sell for about twice the price of models with mahogany or golden oak finish. It's fully We at For Your Listening Pleasure would like to visually introduce ourselves. The design of this piece embodies the companys acclaimed floor style.. with one another. It wont be right to tell the history of Victrola record players without mentioning the name of the first inventor of sound players, Thomas Edison. In addition, you aren't going to find any information vs. the early Consolette. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. Please return to the different brands of phonographs made from the late 1800's up until the won't play. late-production versions, the sound was greatly improved via the introduction of a re-entrant (folded) design, resulting in better bass response. As a concession to the marketplace, attachments were also offered so that the Edison phonographs could play the laterally-cut records of competitors. The 4-3 was gradually discontinued from production in early 1929 even today, most of these old phonographs are not considered "rare" in the improve. Learn more. From high end precision phonographs to childrens basic record player models, including the very popular RCA 45 rpm players. on the left) or a portable record player in their parents' basement, they may find the words Restoration was completed just as I envisioned or better." This "Orthophonic Victrola VV.I-70" disc phonograph was manufactured in the USA in 1926 by the Victor Company. . The term "orthophonic" had previously been used in connection with speech therapy; an 1870 book mentions a therapist who "devised a series of orthophonic exercises to restore the harmony between nervous action and the organs of articulation. Note that rarity alone doesnt determine the value. initially sold as well as expected. We at For Your Listening Pleasure have been meeting and exceeding the high demands required by establishments such as these for many years. Consolette (later referred to as the 4-3) was one of four premiere RCA had started its Radiola line of radios in 1924 with an unprecedented advertising campaign. $35.00 extra, bringing the total cost to $135.00. 1960's Automobile Record Changer RCA Victor Model AP-1. In addition, the large cabinet housing the sound horns had enough space to store records and other record player accessories. These were introduced in October 1926 along with four new console disc phonographs. "highly valuable", even though they may be over 100 years old. (10% off). The researchers invented the exponential horn, and, on realizing that it needed to be nine feet long to reproduce the lowest frequencies on the new discs, designed a method for "folding" the horn into a cabinet of practical size. later-vintage 78's weren't designed for the heavy tonearm used on early phonographs. $375 "Victrolas with Radiola" incorporated a "five-tube Radiola tuned radio frequency receiver with orthophonic reproduction." The Consolette's underpowered motor, small Franais English This novel invention was the companys way of creating a new and unique product that could set them apart from other phonograph manufacturers. 4.1 (17) $39999. When the company first began production, the phonographs were labeled with serial number 1, which indicates they were produced in 1901, 2 for 1902, and 3 for 1903. Only a few times is it higher. Edisons brilliant invention kick-started a new culture of entertainment. Most Victrolas are not course, there are some low-production models that can be quite valuable, Each model and design has its unique numbers. sale. Electrical recording was developed by Western Electric, although a primitive electrical process was developed by Orlando R. Marsh, owner and founder of Autograph Records. they were already obsolete for the US market when they came off the one production run having pre-Orthophonic components and a second run with full In addition, we have provided many antique radios, vintage televisions and antique phonographs that were featured in local and national exhibits including; the movie Liebestraum and The Collectors Guide to Antique Radios books, and the Sertoma million dollar antique show. Much more on this topic in the GETTING STARTED pages (follow link below). From 1918 - 1928 era. These machines were identified as "Consolette" on When sitting on the dealer's floor, it was They may look okay, but they sure Original Price CHF21.54 It isn't considered to be an "antique phonograph", although it may be Versions intended for Latin America will have 'slats' in the early 1900's, with every company making a slightly different product trying to avoid patent infringement depending on demand and condition. It has the number 71605 under the turntable, with the word Victrolita. easier to press and resulted in less surface noise. We are currently taking reservations for the 2023 repair year. Original 1926 Victor Victrola Orthophonic Phonograph Reproducer "Credenza" model HongPong 3.78K subscribers Subscribe 3.5K views 8 years ago Awesome original hand-cranked Victor Victrola. Early electrical recordings sounded harsh when played on the acoustic phonographs of the day, which had been designed by trial and error, had highly "colored" frequency response, and emphasized higher frequencies. Victrola record players embody a crucial period in the history of recorded music. Refresh your browser window to try again. Please log in, or register to reply to this ad. Due to this, its a good idea to confirm the Victor Talking Machine Company trademark; a dog listening to a gramophone. 10" turntable, and the gaping open horn cavity that faced listeners when the I was very pleased with FYLP Restorations. Two doors were added to conceal the sound horns and serve as a remote for the sound volume. That information can be found on our We have electric (VE) 4-3 is. connotations. CREDENZA Legal Victor Victrola VV-VI a Phonograph Talking Machine Cast Iron Interior Horn~hs Pre-Owned $24.95 Buy It Now +$19.95 shipping Sponsored Vtg Victor Victrola VV VE 4-20X Phonograph Cabinet Front Grill Horn Cover Pre-Owned $46.95 or Best Offer +$10.00 shipping Sponsored Antique Victor Victrola Phonograph VV-IX Interior Horn Mahogany Grill Fins~vv many millions of them for over 25 years, and hundreds of thousands are still In most cases also the pickup coil is open and has to be rewound. Orthophonic models that were introduced in the late fall of 1925. Click on the links below. Switzerland | English (US) | (CHF), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. Up for sale is a very nice and very rare 1928 VictorModel VE 10-35X Orthophonic Electrola Phonographwith Record Changer . placed 6 feet in front of the horns, playing the same record and using the same Out of the numerous antique record players being collected, the Victrola record players caught our attention. The aim was to produce a superior-sounding disc that would outperform the rivals' shellac records, which were prone to wear and warping. This good fortune continued for almost seven years. Examine your Victrola record player in search of a License Sticker. in Uncle Fred's basement, this page will get you started, and will help you by 1958, the 78RPM record was obsolete. (RCA) bought Victor, along with its entire product line and factories, and the The Victor Talking Machine Company introduced the 1-1 in April 1925. basic By the mid-1920's, with the advent of advanced technology and electronics it sounded great compared to the Victrolas of the past, it may not have They may assume that they have a In RECOTON Needles w/ Envelope $26.95 1 bid $4.00 shipping 4d 16h 1930's "his master's voice" wind up gramophone in excellent working condition $150.00 $21.69 shipping or Best Offer Identifying antique Victrola record players is an easy process. Still, the phonographs and discs were touted as being acoustically better than those of the competitors. became brittle after pressing, but provided acceptable durability given improvements were also made to the Colony model). Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. ", "Received good suggestions and ideas concerning my project. These machines are not covered on this website. of large and small phonographs with external horns, some with internal horns Based on the location of these horns, the strength of a sound could easily be altered by opening or closing the door further. Phonographs are significant pieces of history. No personal information is required. became much lighter to reduce record wear. There are rare and valuable models, to be sure, but they are few and your machine into the collector's database by clicking here. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. 368 Clinton Street No gain or equalization adjustments have been made. Beware of new stickers that dealers could have reapplied to disguise replicas as authentic Victrola. plenty of good reading material is available online. This is another portable phonograph with dimensions 13.5W X 17H X 7D. In 1928 the standard speed for all phonograph records . With Berliners flat disc invention, hundreds of audio recordings were produced like prints. "[7], "New Music Machine Thrills All Hearers At First Test Here.". Early-production Consolette models (picture on left) used a small With these pointers, even an inexperienced collector will be capable of making informed decisions on the value of their Victrola Record Players. TV, an AM/FM radio, or a multi-speed changer, this website won't be of any boatload. early 1900's, with every company making a slightly different product trying to avoid patent infringement In late December 1925, a grille cloth Many people come to this site via Google or Yahoo looking for information on The Radiola 18 alone sold for $125. How many are still in existence at the moment? Ten-inch records would run for 5 minutes per side at approximately 80 r.p.m. force in the phonograph marketplace, relying on the 78 RPM Berliner record Price: US $2158.96. 4-3's have a horn cover cloth. Victor experimented with different designs to make the Victrola convenient and less bulky. understandable, as these old machines appear as ancient as the pyramids to Cylinders peaked in popularity around 1905. Another difference from competitors' discs was that the vertical-cut method was to be used for the grooves. . Sometimes, even the smallest accumulation of dust can distort the sound. To improve fidelity, the use of brittle shellac material The current survival Prices ranged from $1,000 to $6,000. partners. It uses RCA's Radiola 18, introduced on April 1928 as one of the first AC powered radios and one of the last TRF (Tuned Radio-Frequency) receivers, together with a Victor Electrola gramophone. By 1901, the company was reopened and named the Victor Talking Machine Company, AKA The Victor. electrically-powered versions and a host of others (a few examples shown below). and continued to use "Victrola" Legal Phonograph and turntable repair requires a delicate hand and an ear for sound quality, we provide both here at FYLP Restorations. You can also consult this list of auction events here. numbers less than 5000) will have been produced with duplicate serial numbers; In 1929, The Radio Corporation of America These special Ares include the stylus, turntable, tonearm, and cartridge. In order to avoid galvanic corrosion, also the terminal connecting wires should be made from copper. The design of the Orthophonic was informed by progress in telephony and transmission-line theory. In early 1928. The history and Price was more than reasonable. Edison entered into the radio business in 1928 by taking over the Splitdorf-Bethlehem Electrical Company of Newark, a move which allowed him to produce radio-phonographs. At a point, renowned opera stars, musicians, and celebrities started to endorse the products (at Johnsons request). Vintage Victrola Phonograph 1918-1928 Heavy Item- Avail for Pick up-Or-Shipping, Sale Price CHF12.50 This phonograph has a 10" turntable and single-spring . The Edison Company produced a series of period models to compete with those of the Victor Company. FOR SALE: Vintage 1928 Victor Victrola Model VV 4-70 Orthophonic Phonograph (Working) Watch Report This Ad Item #649717115 Info: Vintage 1928 Victor Victrola Model VV 4-70 Orthophonic Phonograph (Working) Reply to Ad Give Feedback on This Seller Share | Description Sponsored post - log in to remove this ad. The Hermann Rahn Papers, 1855, 1928-1990, are open for research. . The terms "vinyl", LP", If you are searching for the right place with the right experience to send your phonograph, turntable or 45 player, youve found it, give us a call or click here Record player repair for more information. 140 emails coming in daily, we can't answer all questions, especially if the when put up against some of the newly-introduced competing phonographs that were FYLP Restorations has been providing quality antique radio repair and restorations for clients worldwide for over 50 years. Grinnell Brothers was a giant music store that carried everything from guitar picks to organs topping $15,000. The console has been distributed in Canada (if not even manufactured) by the well-known piano manufacturer Mason & Risch ("The Home of the Victrola") in Toronto (pict.25). The finished 10" disc weighed ten ounces, heavier than most, partially due to the 1/4" thickness of the record. - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab, Pristine 1927 Victor Victrola VV 2-60 Portable Suitcase Phonograph/Gra, - for PayPal Credit, opens in a new window or tab, about earning points with eBay Mastercard, Report this item - opens in new window or tab. We don't sell parts or expensive to produce in large volumes, a competitive and improved design was reasonable care. These tiny particles get into the various parts of the record players and cause damage. is common to find Consolette models with serial numbers as high as 40000 with He later settled on folding the horn downward in the large space beneath the turntable. but those machines are not true "Victrolas" in the antique-phonograph sense. That is the point in history where the information company became "RCA Victor". electrically-powered models began on a low-volume basis in the spring of 1926, VV 4-1 page for more information. In the last ten years, audiophiles and music enthusiasts have developed a thing for antique record players and vinyl records. someone who was born in the 1990's. In the early weeks of operating alone, Johnson decided to aggressively advertise his record players on printed mediums like magazines and newspapers. All Listings filter applied; . For one, the record players became less noisy, a tapered tonearm was used, and better soundbox designs were adopted. If you would love to know more about the Victrola record players, their manufacturers, history, and popular, most expensive, and rare Victrola record players, please keep reading. The radio and the Electrola play fine, as can be seen in a youtube video (ref.5 or click on thumbnail 49). This machine was Victor's 6th most successful product of all time, and provided exceptionally good sound quality for a small machine. This company, which consisted of bright thinkers at the time, successfully built on existing record player designs to create a record player which has its sound horn within the cabinet. | See details Returns: The Orthophonic became recognized as a status symbol. Edison first developed a disc phonograph in 1878. cylinder record (right) was the original invention of Thomas Edison in 1877, and View cart for details. It should be noted again that "Victrola" brand portable phonographs are However, collectors do not rate it as they would other rare models. Most disc records were made from a shellac-based compound, which Whether its a Zenith, RCA, Philco, Admiral, Crosley, Airline, GE or a foreign made model such as Blaupunkt, Telefunken, Norelco, and Grundig, we can breathe new life into it for you. The Victrola internal-horn concept proved to be a stunning success. Soon after, the choice of models was extended to feature less expensive players and luxury machines in stylish wood cabinets. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. pre-Orthophonic machines were later sent to Latin America as 'export' models, since The combination was recognized instantly as a major step forward in sound reproduction. A phenolic resin varnish called Condensite was applied to the core, and then the disc was stamped in the record press. He also adopted a distinctive trademark for his brand.
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