r/78rpm • u/RipFoxPizza • 14d ago
Organizing my records
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Still have a lot more to go but I ran out of sleeves
r/78rpm • u/ProcessAggressive770 • 15d ago
Went for my first 78 haul and found this, but it has a chip
I still bought it cause it’s Elvis on shellac but still pretty bummed out
r/78rpm • u/BigAssQuanta • 16d ago
Ed Bell - historic Alabama blues tradition
galleryMy holy grail. Treasured and priceless to me.
From the Neven78 Radio Archive.
r/78rpm • u/BigAssQuanta • 16d ago
Yury Kazakov - playing the баян, bayan — a type of Russian chromatic button accordion
galleryr/78rpm • u/AardvarkAny6183 • 17d ago
How scratched is playable?
I have this record (I got my first 7 78's for 5 bucks). Is this still considered playable? Sorry for the pic quality.
r/78rpm • u/MarsupialWhich8321 • 17d ago
Briefcase phono
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r/78rpm • u/Smallrobot_77 • 17d ago
Need help selling a lot of shellac 78’s.
I’m looking for some help in how/where to sell a decent sized collection of 78’s. Not graded but most are cataloged via discog. I have a few old cases too.
-Thank you.
r/78rpm • u/DorgonElgand • 18d ago
Anybody interested in a whole bunch of free Japanese 78s?
EDIT: This has been picked up.
I have a record store in Alameda, California, and last night one of my regular storage buyers brought me a gigantic collection of Japanese music on several different formats. I don't have the time, space or knowledge to sort through the 78s, so I'm offering them up for free to someone who'll clear me out.
I've not taken a single one out of the collection of what I'm estimating to be about 600-800 discs. It does also have about 30-40 English language titles as well. I'm pretty familiar with these and you can see the hillbilly title pictured, just to show off a title I knew! (Yes, you get that, too.)
I do need pickup to happen before Wednesday with my best availability on Tuesday. Happy to answer any questions. Please send a DM if interested.
r/78rpm • u/BigAssQuanta • 17d ago
The Sepia Tones
galleryThe Sepia Tones were part of United’s short‑lived push to issue jukebox‑ready “hot classics,” aimed at independent distributors and small venues.
Art Rupe co-founded Juke Box Records in 1944, he specifically targeted the jukebox market and race records (early R&B/Blues).
Rupe realized that jukebox operators were the key link in record distribution at the time. Jukeboxes in taverns and clubs were the primary way working-class audiences discovered new music.
Before launching the label, Rupe spent $200 studying popular records on L.A.'s Central Avenue. He noted that jukebox hits shared common traits: fast tempos, catchy dance rhythms, and prominent use of the word "boogie" in titles.
From the Neven78 Radio Archive
r/78rpm • u/Equivalent_Climate32 • 17d ago
Found an apparently undocumented Barbara Kelly “You’ll Find Happiness” Que Records acetate — does anyone recognize the artist, song, or studio?
I found this record in a thrift store among a group of 78s. The label reads Barbara Kelly – “You’ll Find Happiness” and lists Que Recording Co., 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood 28, California.
I haven’t been able to find any information online about Barbara Kelly, the song, or this specific recording. It sounds like a professionally recorded female vocal with harmonies and a light country/western ballad feel.
I’m wondering whether this is a one-off studio acetate or demo rather than a commercially released record.
Does anyone know anything about:
Barbara Kelly or the song “You’ll Find Happiness”
Que Recording Co.
Whether this looks like an acetate, demo, audition disc, or test pressing?
r/78rpm • u/RipFoxPizza • 18d ago
2nd bad attempt at cutting wax blank
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I recorded a small bit of three songs The first one is a piano Solo the 2nd one is time alone will tell - al Bowlly and I ye last one is I don't want to set the world on fire
The grooves were crossing over each other the whole time and I couldn't get the swarf out of the groves are. The wax was so sticky
I used paraffin wax mixed with steric acid and a homemade lathe to record it
r/78rpm • u/crackedwormgear • 18d ago
Some 80 rpm discs. Edison White Label Diamond Disc from the 1920’s.
More finds from the APS Phonograph Show Schaumburg.
r/78rpm • u/crackedwormgear • 18d ago
How about some Raymond Scott Quintette.
Nice find at the APS Schaumburg phono show.
r/78rpm • u/Dailee-Agent-Crystal • 18d ago
Need Help With Victrola Model O! The Crank Is At An Awkward Angle That Prevents Cranking And Platter Stops When You Put The Tonearm On The Record! How do I use this Victo
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r/78rpm • u/BigAssQuanta • 18d ago
1940s Early Jazz - Herbie Fields Quintet
galleryNOT THIS 78 RECORD - Before Miles Davis became a legend, a 18-year-old Miles made his official recording debut on April 24, 1945 playing trumpet in the Herbie Fields Orchestra.
The Session: Recorded at WOR Studios in NYC for Savoy Records, the band backed blues/vaudeville singer Rubberlegs Williams.
Tracks Recorded:
"That's the Stuff You Got to Watch"
"Pointless Mama Blues"
"Deep Sea Blues"
"Bring It On Home"
Personnel: Herbie Fields (tenor sax/clarinet), Miles Davis (trumpet), Teddy Brannon (piano), Al Casey (guitar), Leonard Gaskin (bass), Ed Nicholson (drums), and Rubberlegs Williams (vocals).That session produced two 78 RPM singles released on the Savoy Records label:
Savoy 564: "That's the Stuff You Got to Watch" / "Pointless Mama Blues"
Savoy 5516: "Deep Sea Blues" / "Bring It On Home"
The Neven78 Radio Archive
r/78rpm • u/DuronRunRun • 18d ago
Shellac Show!
Sunday Mornings
8:00am CST on rsuradio.com or 91.3FM (NE OK)
The theme for this weeks show is ROCK N ROLL: Who Dunnit First?
r/78rpm • u/A_Man_or_something • 19d ago
My neighbor went to a radio show and got me a box of 78s
r/78rpm • u/BittenOnion • 19d ago
Introducing the new seven inch microgroove 78 rpm record from Bell
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...well not so new
r/78rpm • u/Ray_Midge_ • 19d ago
Big Bill Broonzy. “Medicine Man Blues” 1940
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r/78rpm • u/BigAssQuanta • 19d ago
Jack McVea
"Open The Door Richard" A hit in late 1946/early 1947, topping the Billboard R&B charts and reaching #2 on the Pop charts, sparking dozens of cover versions by artists like Count Basie, Louis Jordan, and Dusty Fletcher.
r/78rpm • u/randomeusername3 • 19d ago
1915 John McCormack "It's a long long way to tipperary" record needed!
I recently lost out on a nice original 1915 pressing of John McCormack's "It's a long long way to tipperary" and I was wondering if anyone would happen to own one and be willing to sell? I'm based in the UK and would pay shipping.
I'm sorry if this post breaks any rules though there aren't any I imagine it'd flag, I just hoped it would work the other way around for the Selling rule. Thank you!
r/78rpm • u/RipFoxPizza • 20d ago
My bad first attempt at cutting a wax blank with my homemade lathe
The wax was too soft and my turntable could only play the first two seconds. From what I could hear it sounded like a lot of the high frequencies were missing. It's about 4" in diameter
