What is the value of an old Victrola?

Most Victrola (internal horn) models are still quite commonly found at estate sales and on EBay, with the average selling price in the $50 to $200 range for typical “attic-stored” machines.

How many times should you crank a Victrola?

ANSWER: This depends on which model you have. Low-cost models with single-spring motors can often be wound with only a few turns, while the more expensive ones with 3 or 4-spring motors can require many turns (upwards of 50 revolutions) to fully wind.

How do victrolas work?

Step 1: How a Victrola Works A spring driven (wind-up) motor powers the turntable, and sound is picked up and amplified mechanically through a speaker horn. The groves in the record are converted to sound by the reproducer (photo 1). When the needle vibrates, a thin diaphragm in the reproducer generates the sound.

How can I tell if my Victrola is original?

You may find a paper license sticker located on the back, the bottom or on an inside wall or underneath your Victor or Victrola photograph, depending on model (picture on right). This sticker has a veritable plethora of patent and copyright dates printed all over it.

How do I fix my Victrola record player?

First, unplug the machine and remove the turntable. Then, use a soft brush to clean any dust or debris from the motor. Once you’ve done this, reassemble the machine and try turning it on again. If your Victrola record player still isn’t turning on, then it might be time to call a professional.

What kind of Victrola do I have?

Each dataplate has a serial number found on the right and a model identification that is stamped on the left. Each model comes with a unique serialization.

Does RCA own Victrola?

The RCA Corporation bought Victor in 1929, and continued to use “Victrola” as a marketing catch-word on some of their products up until the late 1970’s; but those machines are not true “Victrolas” in the antique-phonograph sense.

Is there any value in 78 RPM records?

He said that on average a rare jazz 78 might sell for $1,500 to $5,000, whereas sales for a comparable blues record would start at $5,000.

What Victrola records are rare?

The rarest vinyl record is the 10-inch disk spinning at 78 RPM (rotations per minute). Many older records were published in this format. If you’re not looking to collect records that were pressed before the mid-1950s, you won’t have to worry about the 10-inch.

Do 78 RPM records have any value?

“The early blues material from the ’20s and ’30s is the hottest material of all,” Mr. Tefteller said in a phone interview. He said that on average a rare jazz 78 might sell for $1,500 to $5,000, whereas sales for a comparable blues record would start at $5,000.

Why is my turntable not working?

When it comes to direct drive record players, there are numerous possible reasons why the record player might be malfunctioning. These include debris and dirt stuck in the motor components and shaft. A jammed platter or a faulty on and off switch can create problems too.