[78-L] Keeping favorite records

[Aaron Hunter]

I still have my Golden Records from about 1950, though I don't listen to them as much anymore.  My mother told me I used to have a Three Little Kittens record but she threw it out because I wore it out.  She probably got tired of me playing it over and over and over again.  The record player was of the same vintage, electric motor but acoustic playback.  I actually wore out the bushing in the motor and my mother made me throw it away.  Are you supposed to change the needle?  Didn't know and didn't have any to exchange which also probably helped for the demise of my favorite record.

When I got my first windup, VV-XI, I tried to play a LP on it.  Actually able to slow the Victrola down enough, but the record never sounded the same again.  I guess 6 ounces (170 grams)is just too much for vinal.

Aaron

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Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2009 13:01:08 EDT
From: PHONOGUY at aol.com
Subject: Re: [78-L] Teddy Roosevelt 1912 Campaign Speech

I have never found more joy in my life than playing a vintage record on a 
vintage phonograph. The wood and metal inside and outside horns can really make 
the sound great to hear. And after all, its all about our personal enjoyment, 
is'nt it? My favorite record is a red label Columbia from the 1930's that I 
have had since I was 6 years old(1961). It has about 10 lamination cracks in it 
and label scratches meaning a collector would throw it in the trash, but not 
me.. I love the fact that it is a record I had for 48 years and enjoy it... 
scratches and all. There are millions of 78's that are worn or people can not play 
anymore. Its great to look but fantastic to listen!!  Henry Schaadt