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1920s Record Player with Records - $150 (Evergreen)
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Brand: Victrola (Victor Talking Machine Company)
Condition: Fair/Good vintage condition. The wooden cabinet shows minor scuffs and character marks consistent with its age.
Functionality: It does turn on/work, but it will need some mechanical maintenance/tune-up to get it spinning at the correct, consistent speed.
Extras: Includes a stash of vintage playback needles
Vintage 78 RPM & Edison Diamond Disc Record Collection (71 Items) – Big Band, Jazz, Acoustic Era
An entire inventory list is available upon request.
Collection Breakdown & Highlights:
Edison Diamond Discs: Includes rare, ultra-thick 1/4-inch vertical-cut records from Edison Laboratories, featuring both the early etched-label style and later paper-label designs (e.g., Green Bros. Novelty Band, Billy Jones & Ernest Hare).
The Big Band & Swing Era: Heavy hitters from the peak of the jazz era, including Glenn Miller (including his iconic Little Brown Jug and I'll Never Smile Again), Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw (featuring his track from the Marx Brothers' circus film), and Paul Whiteman.
Legendary Vocalists & Groups: Deep representation of iconic close-harmony and vocal groups, highlighted by multiple multi-disc sets from the Mills Brothers, alongside Nat "King" Cole, Bing Crosby, Dinah Shore, Rosemary Clooney, and Peggy Lee.
Early Acoustic & Theater Pressings: Rare historical labels like Publix (Paramount theater discs), early gold-trimmed Brunswick, Vocalion, and traditional Victrola Red Seal recordings (including legendary tenor John McCormack and soprano Alma Gluck).
Label Groups Included:
Decca, Columbia (including Viva-Tonal pressings), RCA Victor, Bluebird, Brunswick, Edison, Okeh, Vocalion, Publix/Paramount, and Victrola.
Condition Notes:
These are vintage, historical shellac items. They range from clean, gloss-heavy playing condition to displaying typical surface wear, dust, and minor cosmetic scuffs consistent with age. They have been kept in protective heavy paper sleeves and vintage albums.
Price for the lot is negotiable.
Can drop off in the Denver metro area for an additional charge.