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When did Victrola go out of business?
1924
In late 1924, the bottom literally fell out of the phonograph business. By Christmas of that year, many tens of thousands of unsold Victrolas were sitting in warehouses, and retail sales had dwindled to a trickle. Customers passed-over obsolete Victrolas in favor of a modern and impressive radio.
What size records do Victrolas play?
ANSWER: Victors and Victrolas will play any laterally-cut 78 RPM record. This would include most flat shellac records, with the exception of some early Edison and Pathe discs, which used a vertical cutting method.
How much is a Victrola phonograph worth?
| Model | Production | Cumulative Percentages |
|---|---|---|
| VV-215 & VV-S-215 | 131,000 | 68.00% |
| RE-45 | 110,000 | 69.34% |
| VV 4-40 & VE 4-40 | 107,000 | 70.64% |
| Victor III | 107,000 | 71.94% |
How much is a Victor Talking Machine worth?
Selling prices for good quality examples in this category will typically run from $500 to well above $2000, depending on the specific model and condition.
When did Victor become RCA Victor?
1929
| Victor Talking Machine Company | |
|---|---|
| Status | Merged with RCA in 1929, renamed RCA Victor |
| Genre | Classical, blues, popular, jazz, country, bluegrass, folk |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | Camden, New Jersey |
Who owns Victrola now?
Innovative Technology
A Long Island consumer electronics company is rebranding its nostalgia turntable line after acquiring the historic Victrola trademark for a six-figure sum, the company’s owner says.
Who was the founder of the Victor Talking Machine Company?
The Victor Talking Machine Company was founded by Eldridge Johnson in 1901, and quickly became a main player in the quickly growing phonograph market. Johnson had been active in the phonograph business as a motor supplier for several years earlier, and had learned an immense deal about the emerging home entertainment market.
When did the Orthophonic Victor Talking Machine come out?
In November, 1925, Victor introduced the “Orthophonic” Victrola, which utilized the latest sound reproducing technology offering far superior reproduction. The old style Victrolas sounded feeble compared to these products. Remarkable improvements were made in the design of the horns and the sound boxes]
When did Victor start making the Victor phonograph?
Around 1905, Victor began to experiment with a new idea to make the phonograph more satisfactory and convenient. The horn was folded downward into a large floor standing cabinet, so that the horn opening was below the turntable. Two doors were used to cover the opening.