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Randy Knight Not very often I come across a record with it's original sleeve.......

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Jan Myren asked a new question:

Packburn 323A Noise Suppressor

HI! How about the Packburn 323A noise suppressor that works real time and in analogue manner? Works really fine for normal playback of 78 rpm's. There are also some black boxes from Esoteric Sound.

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Mike Wehrman Hoping someone can help
?...3 78's im looking for..Rama 209,Flash 105,and ultra 105..any condition,will trade or but

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If You Hadn't Gone Away! - The Kit-Cat Band, At The Kit-Cat Club, London - HMV B. 2197

A stomping hot rendition, the Kit Cat Band, lead by Al Starita were the only British band to record this song. Listen out for the few Charleston bars at the end!--This was a bargain on eBay for £1 so I hope you will excuse the relatively poor quality--THE KIT-CAT BAND, AT THE KIT-CAT...

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MUSIC OF THE ORIENT - DECCA - 1939

An interesting and historic collection of 24 early 'Music of the Orient' ethnic recordings on DECCA label. Enjoy!

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The 78 Project: Rosanne Cash w/ John Leventhal - 'The Wayfaring Stranger'

Shot in New York City, April 2012 - Director & Editor: Alex Steyermark - Camera Operators: Alex Steyermark & Andrew Ellmaker - Presto Recordist: Lavinia Jones Wright - Sound Recordist: Laurie Thomas

Thu at 2:41 AM

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George Bowle Cool video that shows the process of recording a 78rpm record using a portable Presto 78rpm record lathe.
Thu at 2:47 AM
Randy Knight Highly enjoyable to watch & listen to. The fidelity of the playback was very very good!!!!
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http://the78project.com

The 78 Project is a documentary and recording journey inspired by Alan Lomax and his quest to capture music where it lived throughout the early 20th century. Our project brings the spirit of his work into the present as we pair breakthrough musicians with... more

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Crate Digging | Record Collectors

Owen is a avid Record Collector and Disc Jokey with over 10 years of experience in collecting vinyl. He wishes to share his passion and knowledge with the world wide community online and promote Record Stores and Record Fairs around the world.

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Sam West So much good stuff on this site! Just gets better and better. Just wanted to personally thank Nathan (Admin) for keeping the site alive and going well. A+ Really appreciated. Like if you agree...... more

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Randy Knight Blind Lemmon Jefferson Birthday Record Paramount 12650 on ebay. Now up to 7 bids and $229.28 with 9 hours to go. Opening bid was $.99, put a little more than that, but I have no expectations. A bit more than I want to pay. Will be interesting to see how h... more

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Randy Knight at ending of the auction, the record went for $483.78 on 13 bids. If I were a wealthy man, I might be tempted to pay that much for it, but having won it, I'd probably play it once or twice and put it in a glass case for fear of breaking it.
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Hot Pie, Second Helping, Part 2 - The Six Swingers - Columbia FB 1556

A hot rendition of three tunes, If You Knew Susie; Vamping Rose and San. The Six Swingers on fine usual form here--THE SIX SWINGERS--George Scott Wood, p, a, dir: Harry Owen, t / Jock Fleming, tb / Freddy Gardner, cl, as, ts / Joe Young, g / Dick Escott, sb / Sid Heiger, d.-...

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Randy Knight How fun to have a place that sells 78s.....wish there was a place in Fort Worth like this.......I might be and get into trouble!!!
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