Interesting Sites Related to 78 Collecting
Here are some links to interesting web sites related to the hobby of 78
collecting:
Record and
Phonograph Links
This web site is a comprehensive collection of links to
sites
related to old records and phonographs. It was created by Tyrone
Settlemier,
and is the best such page that I know of. I am keeping my own links on
this page just for old times' sake, since Tyrone's links page is so
much
better than mine.
The 78rpm Home Page
This site has informative articles and advice on collection
and playback of 78s, some articles on research findings, pretty
pictures
of labels, and links to many other interesting sites.
The Wolverine Antique Music Society Home Page
This site has a lot of nice pictures of labels, album cover
art, historical images, etc. It also has technical tips, and some sound
bites, including the history of the phrase "Play That Thing" that is
always
shouted near the end of Dippermouth Blues (AKA Sugar Foot Stomp).
Tim Gracyk's Phonographs, Singers and
Old Records
This site is maintained by Tim Gracyk, a serious collector.
It has a lot of interesting opinions, tips, articles, and tributes to
early
recording stars, plus links to more sites.
Nauck's Vintage Records
Nauck's Vintage Records does mail auctions of 78s
and
related materials, and also sells books and other reference materials
related
to the hobby of record collecting.
Jim & Marianne's Jukebox
This is another web jukebox from someone's private
collection
of 78s. The sounds clips use MP3 and WAV formats. The selections are
mostly
vocalists from the acoustic era. The site also includes graphics of
sheet
music and record labels.
Magic Sound Restoration
This is a company that transfers LPs and 78s to CD for a
fee.
I have not used their services, but their prices look reasonable.
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