What is the difference between a gramophone and a Victrola?
The Victor company used the word gramophone in England, so gramophone became an English term meaning phonograph. Victrola always referred to a machine with the horn built into the cabinet, as made by the Victor Talking Machine Company. Victor introduced the Victrola in 1906.
How much is a Victrola worth?
The condition of a Victrola often determines its value as an antique. According to Victor-Victrola.com, a VV-XI left exposed in an unfinished attic space is worth around $100-$150, while a Victrola of the same model in mint condition sells for over $750.
How much is a antique Victrola record player worth?
Antique Victrola Values On the whole, Victrolas are worth anywhere between $500-$5,000, depending on the collector’s needs and how many repairs would be needed to make the machine run again, with fully functioning Victrolas being the most expensive and tabletops being the least.
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.
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.
Can a Victrola play 45s?
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. And you CAN’T play vinyl LP’s or 45 RPM discs!!
Will Victrola ruin records?
Cheap Victrola record players that are used properly should not damage your records beyond just shortening their lifespan a bit. Eventually this will cause the record to wear out and could also cause the grooves to become extremely damaged if the record skips a lot.