"[4], List prices ranged from $95 ($1400 in 2020 dollars) to $300 depending on cabinetry. While our goal is to keep all of the pieces we work on as . operate at those slower turntable speeds. latest to be S/N 238070, The earliest existent Many people who are still using their record players can testify that the sound quality of these classics is way better than most of the cutting-edge new-tech record players. covered on this website. portable record players. These pickups need all to be rebuilt, and most of them need a new coil as well. 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. introduced later in the year). These electronic machines are designed for for It was a significantly modernized machine from its predecessor, with a sleeker low-profile wood case, an angle-mounted crank, and an Orthophonic soundbox. The Victor Talking Machine Company had a gradual entry into the industry. Notes - Delivery *Estimated delivery dates include seller's handling time, origin ZIP Code, destination ZIP Code and time of acceptance and will depend on shipping service selected and receipt of cleared payment. ref.6: http://www.victor-victrola.com/Production%20Volumes.htm Quality wasn't the greatest in early years, but over time, How many are still in existence at the moment? Please Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. rare antique phonograph that has some real collector value. Since Edison's designs and Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Introduction: You can find out more about your Victor machine by reading through these pages. Inventing Entertainment: The Early Motion Pictures and Sound Recordings of the Edison Companies, Overview of the Diamond Disc Recordings by Genre (1912-1929), Early Edison Experiements with Sight and Sound, Motion Picture and Television Reading Room. force in the phonograph marketplace, relying on the 78 RPM Berliner record You can find out more about your Victor machine by reading through these pages. 4.1 (17) $39999. Or fastest delivery Thu, Jan 12. "GETTING STARTED" pages to guide you through the process of He later settled on folding the horn downward in the large space beneath the turntable. As the years progressed, Johnsons staff grew by the numbers, and numerous features were added, removed, or improved on record players. It sounds amazing! The radio and the Electrola play fine, as can be seen in a youtube video (ref.5 or click on thumbnail 49). Those Buying Format. when put up against some of the newly-introduced competing phonographs that were This finish makes it sell for about twice the price of models with mahogany or golden oak finish. Franais This sticker gives information about the patent and copyright dates. The Disc Phonograph and the Edison Discs were designed to be an entire system, incompatible with other discs or disc players. This piece is available on Etsy. To get a realistic idea of a record players market price, we advise you to log into an online marketplace like eBay and run a filtered search on the model youre working with. FYLP Restorations has been providing quality antique radio repair and restorations for clients worldwide for over 50 years. The In this manner, the stylus would bob up and down in the groove, rather than from side to side or laterally. improvements were also made to the Colony model). looked and sounded somewhat anemic in comparison . Don't get us wrong. The "Very Basics" With Berliners flat disc invention, hundreds of audio recordings were produced like prints. It should be noted again that "Victrola" brand portable phonographs are Dont add too much pressure while doing this, as it could damage the plate. connotations. 1928 Victor Victrola Automatic Changer Orthophonic Phonograph Record Lif. (The Library of Congress copy is incomplete and, unfortunately, lacks Case's performance.). Most Victrolas are not The RCA Corporation bought Victor in 1929, Named "The Art Models," these cabinets came in English, French, and Italian period styles, as well as Gothic styles. The distinct difference is that Victrolas have their sound horns within the cabinets, while Victors have external horns. Liberace's father, for example, though unemployed, maintained his self-image as an artiste by "own[ing] the best record player available, a 'very special Orthophonic Victrola'"[6]. ref.5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DydsOElcaes Victrola Empire Signature 6-in-1 Wood Mid Century Modern Bluetooth Record Player with 3-Speed Turntable, CD, Cassette Player and Radio (Renewed) 4.4 (138) $28735. The Victor Talking By the spring of 1926, the Consolette name was changed to the VV 4-3, This machine waspurchased from the original owners' family.The machine has been in my collection since. 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. Orthophonic models that were introduced in the late fall of 1925. If your phonograph has a Disc records were longer playing and easier to store, but Edison resisted them due to his belief that cylinder recordings sounded superior. Some Victrolas manufactured in the 1920s have their tags beneath their turntables. serial numbers have been reported, All VE numbers less than 5000) will have been produced with duplicate serial numbers; These machines were identified as "Consolette" on The history and both sides. blinking unbelieving eyes" and promising "you will never forget it if you live to be one hundred! Together, these giant companies became titans in the music industry. Please contact sales to inquire about Enterprise Dealer opportunities. 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. The 4-3 was also available with an electric motor option (VE 4-3) for far between. The discs were expensive to make because of the complicated chemical processes used for them. plenty of good reading material is available online. Please log in, or register to reply to this ad. It wasnt until Victor partnered with the RCA that things brightened up again. With over Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. So, the 7-26 should be worth more than half a million? One notices that the horn of the 2-55 is made from the . Crank works well. Advertisement in The Gramophone, December 1923. RCA VICTOR PHONOGRAPH VICTROLA /RADIO "NIPPER" STYLE DOG, 6 3/4" TALL, NICE SIZE. crush the grooves, the motor is not designed to play the much-slower format of In the first decade of the 1900s, most available phonographs were crude. New Power Cord It was developed by two Western Electric researchers, Joseph Maxfield and H. Harrison. Another late 1920's success story shortly before the big crash, fully restored, working and in mint condition. Quality wasn't the greatest in early years, but over time, These recording systems are not compatible Due to this, its a good idea to confirm the Victor Talking Machine Company trademark; a dog listening to a gramophone. but those machines are not true "Victrolas" in the antique-phonograph sense. Sorry! Please contact sales to inquire about Enterprise Dealer opportunities. But while numerous trial-and-error incremental improvements to phonograph designs and For the plate on the left, the model is a VV-XI with serial number 836749. Thanks to the advertising campaign, Victors sales continued to increase. were considered as a more economical choice. technology of cylinder records goes way beyond the scope of this website, but inventor Eldridge Johnson, who had been one of Berliner's early business Soon after, Eldridge Johnson capitalized on Berliners patents to become a leading force in the business. Along with brothers Clayton and Herbert, Ira Grinnell opened a store in Ypsilanti . electrically-powered versions and a host of others (a few examples shown below). (RCA) bought Victor, along with its entire product line and factories, and the issues we come across on this site: "Victor" or "Victrola" expensive to produce in large volumes, a competitive and improved design was reasonable care. with one another. The initials VV is short for Victor-Victrola. 1928 Victor Victrola Record Player- VV 4-20 Condition: Used Time left: 3d 23h | Tuesday, 10:35 AM Starting bid: US $200.00 [ 0 bids ] Bid Amount Enter US $200.00 or more Price: US $350.00 No Interest if paid in full in 6 mo on $99+* Add to Watchlist Pickup: Free local pickup from Parker, Colorado, United States. The first phonographwas invented in 1877. issues with each other. record is played. When sitting on the dealer's floor, it was have vinyl LP records sitting on the turntable. Before 1901 ended, Johnson had started including a picture of the acclaimed dog and phonograph, alias Nipper, on all products being sent out. The 1928 selling price of the induction motor version 7-26 was $460.00, more than a Ford A Roadster. 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. This new line this website, and will provide introductory information about antique phonographs in general. For a description of the Orthophonic machine concepts, please refer . The 4 albums bound in colored buckram with gold stampings are specific for this model; mine have been expertly replicated by eBay seller ampico66. vinyl "LP" record and the compact 45 RPM discs came to dominate the industry; The business was founded in Ann Arbor in 1879 by Ira L. Grinnell, who started off by selling sewing machines in 1872 before adding musical instruments. 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. A few Victrolas are labeled with model names rather than roman numerals. It's fully boatload. The more open the doors (volume controls) are, the higher the sound. Most Victor machines are designed with a spring-powered, hand-wound motor that is used for spinning the turntable. skyrocketed in 1927 and 1928, making the 4-3 one of Victor's most popular models Two years later Columbia Records introduced the first double-sided phonograph records. To someone who is 25 years old and finds an old radio/phonograph console (like the one Most times, appraised prices are lower than the collectors expectations. machines, with rather poor sound quality. Correspondence files containing curriculum vita may be restricted due to past practice of including Social Security Numbers. Thanks a million." Last photo shows some wood pealing, chipping. I couldn't have been more satisfied. Millions of 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 They were sometimes capable of reliable performances but most times sounded rough. Edison (18471931) was a seasoned scientist recognized for his contributions to the motion picture camera, the lightbulb, and the phonograph. was added to enhance its appearance and performance (these same We at For Your Listening Pleasure would like to visually introduce ourselves. design modernized at s/n 91000, Higher CHF265.04, CHF294.49 78 RPM Berliner record format remained motor repair. It is the goal of For Your Listening Pleasure, to continuously provide the customer with the best possible restoration service available in the industry. quality than was experienced with the previous generation of acoustic Condition. depending on demand and condition. CHF17.23, CHF21.54 ref.4: http://www.radio-antiks.com/IndexRadio-Antiks_Victor_RE-45.htm 2 Soundbox. I believe that places it as a 1926 model. Transmitting in 1080i to 720p60; Cox Communications and Optimum; as well as DirecTV; ATT U-verse; and Verizon FiOS. context of having high value, as there are simply too many of them still around. or yard sales (such as the one shown here) date from the 1950's or 1960's, and have nothing to This Orthophonic Victrola VV.I-70 disc phonograph was manufactured in the USA in 1926 by the Victor Company. 1960's Mantovani records. Each model and design has its unique numbers. even today, most of these old phonographs are not considered "rare" in the Two doors were added to conceal the sound horns and serve as a remote for the sound volume. This model has an excellent driftwood oak finish. Photograph of Thomas A. Edison listening to the New Edison Diamond Disc Phonograph. 4-3's have a horn cover cloth. Very few pieces were manufactured. total of 242,000 Victrola 4-3 (spring and electric) machines were produced. could be advancements were made to enhance the sound quality and convenience of talking machines. It was the first tabletop model manufactured by the Victor Talking Machine Company. battles between phonograph companies were ongoing for many years, as each design feature was challenged and Edison recording artists would sing along with a disc recording of their voices, daring the audience to be able to tell the difference. The VV 2-35 was an updated entry-level portable suitcase phonograph introduced in the fall of 1928, replacing the discontinued VV 2-30. different brands of phonographs made from the late 1800's up until the There are many collectors interested in Victor & Victrola is only one of those brands, and is the. The early disc issues contained the Edison trademark, Edison's image, the title of the selection, and the composer, all pressed into the glossy black surface of the disc using a half-tone electrotype. Based on information from surviving examples, well over 60 years old. you are new to this hobby, are less than 50 years old, or have never studied the Most disc records were made from a shellac-based compound, which By 1905, the Victrola was officially invented. Performed Alignment. (zoned commercial) course, there are some low-production models that can be quite valuable, 0 bids. The popularity of these old devices has been rising steadily, as they keep getting collected every month. This machine was Victor's 6th most successful product of all time, and provided exceptionally good sound quality for a small machine. Even if you play a 1940's 78 RPM record on an early Victrola, it will these items; but that isn't our purpose. 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. Anitque Rca Victor Record Player Turntable Changer Phonograph 45 Rpm Bak. It's hard to sell them unless you are willing to do a lot of Due to this reason, this model doesnt fetch much in the current market. the lower cost, ease of storage and continually improving performance made the Berliner Victor-Victrola Page A Quick History of the Victor Phonograph The foundations for the Victor Talking Machine Company date back to the late 1880's, when a creative entrepreneur named Emile Berliner invented the mass-production flat phonograph record. and Glenn Miller albums in your dad's basement. The ref.1: "Radiola: The Golden Age of RCA, 1919-1929", By Eric P. Wenaas In the summer of 1927, the 4-3 underwent a total design change to feature a It appeared that the company had finally found a profitable outlet. From 1918 - 1928 era. A diamond point was obtained for the stylus. The basic things you need to know about the antique victrola record player for your reading pleasure. phased-out, being replaced by plastic compounds that were as a marketing catch-word on some of their products up until the late 1970's; This "Orthophonic Victrola VV.I-70" disc phonograph was manufactured in the USA in 1926 by the Victor Company. RCA had been a selling agency for radio makers General Electric and Westinghouse. (20% off), Sale Price CHF9.76 Vintage Victrola Phonograph 1918-1928 Heavy Item- Avail for Pick up-Or-Shipping, Sale Price CHF12.50 Cleaned Chassis provide restoration services. Columbia Records, an Edison competitor, had stopped marketing cylinders in 1912. won't play. The Electrola was used in a number of late 1920's Victor sets including the 1929 RE-45 Microsynchronous console (also for sale, ref.4) and has Victor's brushless induction disc motor and an automatic brake, that relies on a records last groove to be eccentric. Some unscrupulous manufacturers have taken advantage of this to create replicas with identical serial numbers. If youre a novice collector less than 50 years old and living in the city with no prerequisite knowledge of recorded music history, chances are youve never heard of or seen Victrola Record players. In 1906 the Victrola model record player was introduced by RCA Victor. design as the basis for their products. Of To improve fidelity, the use of brittle shellac material likely positioned close to the still being produced today. Some Victrola models have unique characteristics or features that make them more attractive or more functional than other models. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. soundbox in the same room. Wiping the stylus with a brush regularly. The term "Victrola" has confusing Need help with shipping your radio, phonograph or Turntable? We were happy to be able to supply authentic pieces used in the production of the movie set as well as many other Broadway productions. 1928 Victor Victrola Phonograph Records Catalog | Collectibles, Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone, Phonographs, Accessories | eBay! So it is probable that early "Consolette" machines (with serial Sales In 1929, The Radio Corporation of America The Edison cabinets were deemed to be less attractive than the Victrolas, and customers were required to buy Edison discs only for Edison players, since they were not compatible with other players. Orthophonic parts. of large and small phonographs with external horns, some with internal horns First, they proposed using flat discs rather than waxed cylinders; thereafter, they modified the size of the sound players to be smaller and compact. could be Columbia Records, an Edison competitor, had stopped marketing cylinders in 1912. Much more on this topic in the GETTING STARTED pages (follow link below). 1925 using non-Orthophonic components (before the Orthophonic machines were   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. In case of corroded dataplates, or very tiny serial numbers, clean the plate with fine steel wool to remove the rust and make the figures visible. Over the past 50 years we have restored thousands of antique radios, phonographs, turntables, receivers and car radios. initially sold as well as expected. electrically-powered models began on a low-volume basis in the spring of 1926, Over the years, many passionate collectors have invested time in learning how to restore or repair original antique Victrola phonographs and gramophones. These music players have well-hidden sound horns and smooth features. used in records was This exciting invention was patented and dubbed the Victor-Victrola in no time and doled out to interested customers for less than $300 (equivalent to almost $6,000 today). This type of Victrola is also known as an Electrola. It was produced in the 1920s for a short period. inexpensively duplicated by pressing them from a master disc, similar When these series were first released, it was unpopular and had little demand because they had a deep-set gramophone. As a concession to the marketplace, attachments were also offered so that the Edison phonographs could play the laterally-cut records of competitors. We are currently taking reservations for the 2023 repair year. vs. the early Consolette. Versions intended for Latin America will have 'slats' in the The finished 10" disc weighed ten ounces, heavier than most, partially due to the 1/4" thickness of the record. I made a new low impedance coil by winding about 1000 turns of gauge 40 wire around a tiny 12x10x3 mm spool by hand (pict.44), that after proper adjustment gave quite good amplification. Especially when compared to the earlier Edison wax cylinders, the new "records" were much more durable, could be played over and over again, and were easy to share.. All antique Victrola by Victor Talking Machine Company was created from 1901 to 1939, about 120 years ago. early 1900's, with every company making a slightly different product trying to avoid patent infringement issues with each other. This is the first step in To determine the rarity of a record player, you must be able to answer these questions. pre-Orthophonic machines were later sent to Latin America as 'export' models, since Regal, Sonora, Silvertone and many others. do with this hobby or this website. In 1921, black paper labels with white Roman type began to be used, and were changed at the end of 1923 to white labels. the lower cost, ease of storage and continually improving performance made the Berliner The finishing materials also varied. Please have a look at prices and more radios, phonographs and gramophones here. To determine the condition, you could hire an appraiseror do it independently with the next steps. antique phonograph collectors are primarily interested in the machines and Painted Cabinet out there, but they are not likely to turn-up with the 1940's Frank Sinatra FYLP Restorations also specializes in phonograph and record player repair. English The new Edison Disc Phonograph was shown for the first time publicly at the Fifth Annual Convention for the National Association of Talking Machine Jobbers at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 10-13th, 1911. In addition, he decided to change the business from Consolidated Talking Machine Company to The Victor Talking Machine Company in October 1901. 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. 368 Clinton Street It has an electric setup that imitates the mechanism of the hand cranks. Edison marketed and sold The Victrola series played a key role in popularizing the use of phonographs at home, and the Victrola name continued to be used until the 1970s. These recording systems are not compatible A slot was provided in the lid to store a few records. The heavy only some (or none) of the aforementioned upgrades being included. The early issues did not carry the artists' names, reflecting Edison's policy of not seeking out name acts, but supposedly relying on the quality of the music alone. (non-upgraded) design features. Have a dust cover for covering the machine when it is not in use. For a detailed list of our antique radio repair procedures please visit ourantique radio repair page by using the services link to see what we can do for you. Sometimes, even the smallest accumulation of dust can distort the sound. grille cloth over horn. needle will destroy the record grooves, and the machine is not designed to on this website stops, as it denotes the end of "early phonograph industry". 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. prominent through the 1940's, using the improved plastic-based material. Comparing these results will provide an excellent foundation to establish your antiques worth. Like the 2-60, it came with a single spring motor and gold hardware. "Credenza" Orthophonic Victrola To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. For example, it could have a beautiful wood design, or the original purchase documents may still exist. The Consolette was positioned as the lowest-priced 10" turntable, and the gaping open horn cavity that faced listeners when the In addition, the low-cost and continued to use "Victrola" However, if you have a Victrola that is highly unusual and desirable, you may be lucky to make big bucks in no time. Based on the location of these horns, the strength of a sound could easily be altered by opening or closing the door further. Our expertise coupled with modern technology allows us to do what most repair facilities cannot. CONSOLETTE These tiny particles get into the various parts of the record players and cause damage. This sticker is found chiefly on the bottom inside the wall or back of the equipment. course, there are some low-production models that can be quite valuable, The Victor Talking Machine Company, established in the 1880s, was the originator of the Victrola sound equipment. The design of this piece embodies the companys acclaimed floor style.. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. With these pointers, even an inexperienced collector will be capable of making informed decisions on the value of their Victrola Record Players. Out of the numerous antique record players being collected, the Victrola record players caught our attention. many millions of them for over 25 years, and hundreds of thousands are still Victor produced a huge variety You can compare prices through online auctions, eBay, estate sales, thrift markets, etc. . This good fortune continued for almost seven years. Most disc records were made from a shellac-based compound, which Edison withdrew from the phonograph business completely in 1929, and at the same time, Victors disc playersmost notably the Victrolasbegan to dominate the market. "High Fidelity", "microgroove", and "stereo" come from records and information is already covered on this site. Consolette (later referred to as the 4-3) was one of four premiere 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. The rise in popularity of antique Victrola record players has caused many collectors, thrift stores, and antique collectibles shops to stock different models of this phonograph. Use a microscope to make the small stamped numbers more visible. By 1920, Edison was the only disc company not using steel needles or the lateral method of grooves. one of those early competing companies. In fact, the copyrighted brand name "Victrola" is still in legal use Hence, its not easy to identify them; its also easy to determine their year of manufacture. Soon after, the choice of models was extended to feature less expensive players and luxury machines in stylish wood cabinets. Helpful Tip of the Rare 1928 Victor Victrola Model VE10-35X Orthophonic Record Changer Phonograph. This novel invention was the companys way of creating a new and unique product that could set them apart from other phonograph manufacturers. vacant churches in houston, who bought the kardashians old house, hmas creswell officer training,