[78-L] Leaving negative feedback and variable speed turntable^

Julian Vein julianvein at blueyonder.co.uk
Sun Dec 21 10:32:57 PST 2008


Malcolm Rockwell wrote:
> Uh oh. Trains and 78s - better watch out!
> A long time collector in the UK and I have discussed the possible 
> correlation between 78 collecting and train-spotting. Both involve long 
> lists of memorized numbers and fascination to the point of obsession. 
> Could it be the hypnotic effect of train cars passing and records going 
> round and round have something to do with these pleasurable diversions 
> as well?
> M
> 
> *******
...and being a mainly male preserve, it's probably something to do with 
the spindle being regarded as a phallic symbol!

      Julian Vein




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