45 rpm book and records history

Unfollow 45 rpm records to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Oct 21, 2012 recent 45 rpm record finds radiotvphononut. As sesame street began to make record albums that featured songs from the show, they also released 45 rpm singles from those albums. Shortly after, rca records developed a 45 rpm 7inch extendedplay single format, or the ep for short. Holding over 150 vinyl records, our storage boxes have double thickness handles and bottoms and are stackable. For people of a certain age, seveninch 45 rpm vinyl records are what music was, and is, all about.

Todays vinyl records arent that much different from those that were introduced in the 1940s. The sound quality and durability of vinyl records is highly dependent on the quality of the vinyl used. Praise for what was the first rock n roll record manages to. With an easytouse format organized alphabetically by artists and featuring 80,000 records and labels covering nearly 70 years of music that changed the world forever, goldmine 45 rpm records price guide is the only identification and price guide on the market dedicated to the little record with the big hole. Early disc music records were made of various materials including hard rubber. As a matter of fact, ebay has become the number one source of records for a few of us around here at rcr. How to find out how much a 45 record is worth our pastimes. This box set consists of 16 songs on 8 seven inch vinyl 45 rpm records, with blue labels designed to match the color of the turtles early white whale releases. Vinyl records value value of old records value of 45. Second, classical music fans still had to put up with the same midmovement breaks that plagued symphonic fans since the dawn of classical recording. The most common form of the vinyl single is the 45 or 7inch. Most books are from my mothers collection and many years of belonging to book clubs such as the book of the month club and literary guild. This boxed set of 4 extendedplay 45 rpm records includes all of the songs from the official sesame street 2 bookandrecord album, and was unusual, because warner bros.

Group of vintage star trek records 33 and 45 rpm some sealed book and records. Best and largest online site for 45 rpm records at reasonable prices. The warm sound and unmistakable depth possible with vinyl attract many audiophiles. Goldmine price guide to 45 rpm records by neely, tim, 1961publication date 2001 topics popular music, sound recordings.

Are you a dj looking for the latest 7 or 12 vinyl records. Attempts had been made of recording sound much earlier than this, but none were capable of reproducing the human voice. Group of vintage star trek records 33 and 45 rpm some. This 45 rpm record collecting site features a huge searchable database of the local independent record labels and artists of ohio, indiana, kentucky and west virginia. While some kids had baseball cards and comic books, others had 45s. Tell your customers all about itregular new releases of 45 rpm records give you a great talking point, to push sales of the rca victor 45 rpm system. Price can vary widely and is generally determined by three factors. I also collect phonograph records 33 rpm lps, 45 rpm singles, 78 rpm singles, talking book records, and other oddball records. Vinyl records are simply the best medium to hear music and we have over 24,000 45 rpm vinyl records listed for sale. The tiny 45 rpm record player in the corner continuously blasted out the most exotic music that i had ever heard. These smaller 45 records are generally singles with an a and b side that play at the faster speed on your turntable.

Search the history of over 418 billion web pages on the internet. The covers of these bound books were wider and taller than the records inside. The history, heroes, and villains of a pop music revolution jim dawson on. English physician and naturalist thomas young records the vibrations of a tuning fork on a rotating drum covered with wax. January 1949, rca introduces 45 rpm records eyes of a. Your station will be hearing about rca victors special 45 rpm offer.

Elvis and his sun records releases changed everything and when beatlemania washed ashore in the 1960s the 45 was a part of almost every american home with a teenager, every radio station and every bar with a jukebox. Whether you need to store 33 or 45 rpm records, well help you keep all your lps and singles secure. It holds up to 45 records in paper sleeves or their original cardboard jackets. The styles of music and the artists have changed, and a few refinements have improved their sound quality, most notably the introduction of stereo sound in the late 1950s, but the basic record has not. A history of records take the history of records quiz to find out how much you know about these vinyl disks you so earnestly collect. The records were color coded for classification of music. On march 15th, 1949, rca victor became the first label. Get the best deals on antique 45 rpm speed vinyl records when you shop the largest online selection at. And if you want mailers for shipping, weve got you covered. The history, heroes and villains of a pop music revolution. When it arrived 70 years ago today, the 45 rpm single, a format that would revolutionize pop music, seemed less radical than simply confusing. Artists could be promoted in particuliar by inserting title strips and a record cover into special areas in the upper title glass.

Our jukebox presents mp3 files of some of our vinyl singles, and we also include rankings from dave marshs heart of rock and soul book. In the 1890s, emile berliners first gramophone records came out and it spun at 78 rpm. Title strips, custom printing and printing software. We specialize in custom printing on our 45 rpm record insert and turntable adapters if you are looking for larger quantities send us an email via the contact us page and we will be happy to provide you with a quote.

Peter pan records was a record label specializing in childrens music. Get the best deals on antique 45 rpm speed vinyl records when you shop the largest. A phonograph record often simply record, is an analog sound storage medium in the form of a. Seveninch records, or 45s, were first introduced in the late 40s by the rca victor record label. This is our 22nd year selling 45s through the internet. The new autospeedunit for 45 33 rpm was introduced as well as the artist of the week feature. The 45 best 45 prm records it is tempting to write that the 45 rpm single is a dying art form, but the truth is it already has been dead for about 20 years now. Aug 24, 2012 but the 45 rpm record and rca 45 players did have a few problems. The 7inch 45 rpm record was released 31 march 1949 by rca victor as a smaller, more durable and higherfidelity replacement for.

But the 45 rpm record and rca 45 players did have a few problems. From 1897 onwards, earlier materials were largely replaced by a rather brittle formula of 25% shellac a material obtained from the excretion of a southeast asian beetle, a filler of a cotton compound similar to manila paper, powdered slate, and a small amount of a wax lubricant. Mostly 7 45 rpm records and purchased from various places. The names are derived from its play speed, 45 rpm, and the standard diameter, 7 inches. Printed 45 rpm catalogs printed 10,000 record 45 rpm 66 page catalog 1989 edition. Our alphabetical listings above are the only listings on this site that are updated constantly. In the 1950s and 60s, those shiny 45rpm records with the big hole in the middle w. The new rca victor record and changer constitute the sensible, modern. The 7inch 45 rpm record was released 31 march 1949 by rca victor as a smaller, more durable and higherfidelity replacement for the 78 rpm shellac discs. Vinyl records value value of old records value of 45 rpm records call dj records usa and find out the real value of your vinyl records.

Goldmine price guide to 45 rpm records internet archive. Find great deals on ebay for 45 rpm records and 45 rpm records lot. More than ten years after they disappeared from the. To the left was the wall, or the junior stock market, where the rare 45 rpm records were displayed. Vinyl record storage shop for vinyl record holders and. May 7, 1949the first 45 rpm record hits the billboard charts. Jun 15, 2008 worlds first 45 rpm record what is the worlds first 45 rpm record. The liberty eps are the rarest of all eddie cochran records. It is called a 45 because it plays at 45 rpms, or revolutions per minute on a turntable. Since 1973 continental records has built their reputation on. Blues collector and longtime rare records dealer john tefteller won a recent ebay auction which featured a previously unknown and potentially one of a kind blues 45 rpm record produced by the sun label back in 1953. The first records were on cylinders, the earliest of which were made by the inventor of the first phonograph, thomas alva edison in 1877.

One indication of the decline of the 45 rpm ep is that the last columbia records reissue of frank sinatra songs on 45 rpm ep records, called frank sinatra columbia b2641 was issued on december 7, 1959. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Original 10 inch 78 rpm vinyl record circa 1952 original 7 inch 45 rpm vinyl record circa 1955. In the 1950s and 60s, those shiny 45rpm records with the big hole in the middle were the primary delivery system for popular american music. Contains a lot of obscure facts about the evolution of music caused by rca. The birth of the 45 rpm record the history of rock and roll. Goldmine 45 rpm records price guide by dave thompson.

Rare record price guide 78 rpm, 45 rpm, and albums. Goldmine price guide to 45 rpm records open library. We specialize in offering classic 45 records in new condition or as close to new as possible, as well as choice rarities that are at least in excellent condition. In february 1949 after rca victor introduced the first 45 rpm phonograph they put together a promo package of seven 45s that were sent to disc jockeys and retailers. The next week, the years biggest 45 hit appeared on the billboard chartsriders in the sky by vaughn monroe.

Because of the fragility of shellac, which was frequently broken during transport, both columbia and rca records eventually began producing their lp and eps on vinyl. In the 1950s and 60s, those shiny 45rpm records with the big hole in the middle were the primary delivery system for popular american. Childrens story 45 rpm speed vinyl records for sale ebay. It features a hinged lid for easy access and holds up to 20 records in paper sleeves or their original cardboard jackets. The first series of albums on columbia records and warner bros. Quality all brand new 45 records in original manufacturer sleeves, selection more than 10,000 of the most popular titles always available value low, low prices. With a vinyl record you are holding a moment in time and a slice of history. But unlike those originals from the sixties, which the turtles label white whale manufactured on less robust and easily worn polystyrene, these are very high quality 45s pressed on. In the 1970s, the government of bhutan produced nowcollectible postage stamps on playable vinyl minidiscs. The 45 rpm record was first introduced in 1949, but it wasnt until the advent of rock n roll that they became part of the scene. Goldmine price guide to 45 rpm records by tim neely. The 45 rpm record was rcas pushback against columbias 33 rpm longplaying disc, introduced the previous year. This product has been handpicked to help with your personal preservation projects.

Initially introduced by rca records in the 1940s as a solution to the bulky and brittle 78 rpm record, the 45 was a sleek innovation for the postwar world. Warehouse clearance blowout on 45 rpm single records. Worlds first 45 rpm record steve hoffman music forums. Just about everything is bought and sold on ebay, so its no surprise records can be found there as well.

Place your album on a clean bath towel or another lint. Rare vinyl 45 records store featuring original issue soul 45s, classic rock 45s, modern rock 45s, doowop 45s, rnb 45s, and large virtual boxes of old vinyl 45 rpm records. Holding over 150 vinyl records, our storage boxes have double thickness handles and. They are iconic moments in music and are pieces of culture in their own right.

This is how seeburg promoted the new yline in 1961. To obtain a copy of continental records current catalog copy each page ayz above to your computer. Editions for goldmine price guide to 45 rpm records. Metalreinforced edges give the box added strength and stability. Records led to a similar series of 45 rpm singles, which were packaged as book and record sets. And just to make it interesting, there will be a sprinkling of my own great finds. This book is the definitive history of the lp record album and the 45 rpm single. Today, march 31, is the anniversary of rcas introduction of the 45 to the world. Editions of goldmine price guide to 45 rpm records by tim. Rca victor unveiled the new breed of phonograph record on january 10, 1949, and it became. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. Manufacturer and distributor of a complete assortment of 45 rpm record insert and turntable adapters for worldwide shipping.

They just cant think of elvis without picturing that signature yellow sun record label, or the beatles without recalling the label on all those capitol 45s, with their trademark orangeandyellow swirl. Jan 10, 2016 elvis presleyautographed 45 rpm records are displayed at a chicago auction house in this 2009 file photo. Elvis was considered so important in the history of rocknroll. Vinyl records value value of old records value of 45 rpm. The searchable database consists of detailed reports in an evergrowing database of items in this category. Also known as singles because each side had a playing time of less than five minutes, 45s. Are you looking for that long lost outofprint lp or 45 rpm single. The rca 7 inch 45 rpm record was cute, very small, and rcas. Eps were generally discontinued by the late 1950s in the u. The history of the 45 rpm record in the late 1940s, record sales were great. The heart and soul of rock and roll is forever stamped in vinyl that spins at 45rpm as of january 11, 2020 i have listed over 25. The mignon was surprisingly longlived, produced from 1958 through 1970, and was more compact and sexier than its american counterparts.

Stock up on our rare, original issue 45 rpm records, northern soul 45s, motown 45s, rock 45s, jukebox 45s, and everything else too. The depression and the war had passed and america was entering a new period of comfort and affluence. Thursdays golden goodies is the vinyl lovers candy store. To the right a few rare 78 rpm records were displayed.

Welcome to the iguide 45 rpm records price guide is proud to host the online 45 rpm record price guide. The two systems directly competed with each other to replace 78 rpm records, bewildering consumers and causing a drop in record sales. The 45 record was made to be the rival of the 33, or 12inch long playing record. The label was notable for its series of bookandrecord sets, combining an. Keep your vinyl organized and scratch free with our 45 rpm record boxes. However, many record collectors are not sure how to price their seveninch record collection. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. The first 45 rpm record created for sale was peewee the piccolo rca 470147 pressed in yellow translucent vinyl at the sherman avenue plant, indianapolis on december 7, 1948, by r.