whats the matter with us

[eljorge]

Hi Guys, I have been frequently logging on this page (78's) hoping to hear new things, and learn more about these beauties and this being one of the foremost "all things record player" sites IN THE WORLD it's kind of sad the state of this perticular topic; are people not aware of the rewarding pleasure of 78s, I cannot understand why there are'nt more enthusiasts out there?
I'm still in my 30s and I do love current music, but i too do respect the talent of buy gone eras, the way things just sound on 78 (when playing properly) is outstanding, the voice of Mario lanza, Bing Crosby, Joseph schmidt etc and yeah sure you can get them nowdays on cds but I find it so much more rewarding on 78, and yes it might be a pain having to change the record every 3.5 min but at least i feel like a part of the musical experience. Where is everyone?

[Blue Angel]

Not all of us have been born with a built-in scratch filter

There are many fellas here who play 78rpm discs, myself included - anything from Amelita Gallicurci to Frank Sinatra.

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[eddie edirol]

I cant get with the 78's only because I have yet to be able to enjoy music that was pre-1950. If my late 60's reggae classics were made on 78, then it might be a different story. So my guess is, the people who like the music of the pre 1940's age are too few and far between.

[Steerpike_jhb]

I have quite a few - maybe 300 or so. Some in bad condition though. They can be de-noised by computer but that spoils the fun.
I did put a couple of hours worth onto a memory stick, and at a party recently when looking for tracks, inadvertently played a few seconds of The Andrews Sisters. My friends who are predominantly fans of heavy rock latched onto the interest factor and were insistent that we then listen to the whole 2 hours! I was very impressed that they were interested in the old stuff and wanted to learn about it, even if they have no intention of ever acquiring it for their own listening.

[Whitneyville]

I have about 300 that aren't available on CD or any other format, and never will be for various reasons. I have "78's" that even The Library of Congress doesn't have in their archives. Some are foreign. I have 6 Hank Williams Sr. that aren't MGM (they're Blackburn) so they'll never be released as long as United Artists/MGM exists or Cedarwood Music exists.

[cactuscowboy]

I cant get with the 78's only because I have yet to be able to enjoy music that was pre-1950. If my late 60's reggae classics were made on 78, then it might be a different story. So my guess is, the people who like the music of the pre 1940's age are too few and far between.

I've been doing three weekly radio shows for the past year and a half. Of those, I get the most enthusiastic and positive feedback in response to my two hour Saturday show: "Dave's Old Time Radio" which features music from my 78 collection, from about 1900 through 1957. Young and old alike really respond to the music I play on that show.

I have 7,000+ 78s, covering all genres. Some of it can be rather tedious, xylophone solos, dreary organ records, Square Dance, Polka, etc.... But there is a huge amount of exciting and interesting music that was produced in the early to mid 20th century. Perhaps having an open mind in listening is most important.

You mention your favorite "reggae classics." I have a number of 78 RPM Calypso records that you'd probably love to hear, as this was the precursor to Reggae. 78s can help us explore the roots of modern music. Pick up a CD reissue of blues legend Robert Johnson and as you listen you'll start thinking "So that's where the Rolling Stones, The Animals, Led Zeppelin, etc... got their ideas."

[chewie]

I grab one every now and then at a couple of local record stores that know I am interested in them.

Just picked up a 78 of Fats Domino - My Blue Heaven / I'm In Love Again

Played it this morning.... Damn, Fats sounds good!!!!!

I have a Dual 1215S with a GE RPX cartridge in it set up just for 78s.


cactuscowboy, Does your show stream over the internet?

[Coffee Phil]

Hi Chewie,

I finally got my RPX working on my SME. There seems to be a cult following for them. I will say that it does a good job. Mine has both styli. I like it on some mono Lps also. My main 78 cartridge is a Shure M44C with an N44-3 stylus. I'm not ready to give up on the Shure for the GE, but the GE does get some use. For vertical cut records, I need the Shure.

Phil

I grab one every now and then at a couple of local record stores that know I am interested in them.

Just picked up a 78 of Fats Domino - My Blue Heaven / I'm In Love Again

Played it this morning.... Damn, Fats sounds good!!!!!

I have a Dual 1215S with a GE RPX cartridge in it set up just for 78s.


cactuscowboy, Does your show stream over the internet?

[chewie]

Hi Chewie,

I finally got my RPX working on my SME. There seems to be a cult following for them. I will say that it does a good job. Mine has both styli. I like it on some mono Lps also. My main 78 cartridge is a Shure M44C with an N44-3 stylus. I'm not ready to give up on the Shure for the GE, but the GE does get some use. For vertical cut records, I need the Shure.

Phil

I grab one every now and then at a couple of local record stores that know I am interested in them.

Just picked up a 78 of Fats Domino - My Blue Heaven / I'm In Love Again

Played it this morning.... Damn, Fats sounds good!!!!!

I have a Dual 1215S with a GE RPX cartridge in it set up just for 78s.


cactuscowboy, Does your show stream over the internet?

Hi Coffe Phil,
Here's the one I use:

[Coffee Phil]

Hi Chewie,

Here is my two styli RPX mounted in the SME knock-off shell:

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I now have the little red 78 / 33-45 knob which goes on top. I suppose I should update the photo.

Phil

Hi Chewie,

I finally got my RPX working on my SME. There seems to be a cult following for them. I will say that it does a good job. Mine has both styli. I like it on some mono Lps also. My main 78 cartridge is a Shure M44C with an N44-3 stylus. I'm not ready to give up on the Shure for the GE, but the GE does get some use. For vertical cut records, I need the Shure.

Phil

I grab one every now and then at a couple of local record stores that know I am interested in them.

Just picked up a 78 of Fats Domino - My Blue Heaven / I'm In Love Again

Played it this morning.... Damn, Fats sounds good!!!!!

I have a Dual 1215S with a GE RPX cartridge in it set up just for 78s.


cactuscowboy, Does your show stream over the internet?

Hi Coffe Phil,
Here's the one I use:

[monobuddie]

are people not aware of the rewarding pleasure of 78s, I cannot understand why there are'nt more enthusiasts out there?

theres a massive following of 78s out there and has been for a long while .....I'm a small time collector with around 1000 78s from the 20s through to the 50s mainly Jazz & Blues
and i have around 6 turntables all with 78 capabilities and around 30 different Mono cartridges for listening to them with they are very addictive in fact ive practically given up with vinyl

Shellac Rules

[eljorge]

Hi There, and yeah shellac does rule. I've only got 4 tables capable of the speed, and ashamed to say the at this moment only one has the stylii for it, but it will soon change; just keep them spining monobud.