question about records & record players?

Question

im too young to know about vinyl, records, record players.

but i want to own one, i am looking at a few used ones on ebay....but I'd like to know what I should be looking for.

Also, what are most record sizes?

I want to buy one, that will play the most common size/type of records.

any tips?

Answer 1

Some stores like Kmart sell a combo DVD/ turntable system, but they sound quality is not so good. Most records are 7, 10 , or 12 inch. 12 inch are usually albums and have a speed of 331/3 rpm, while 7 inch are singles and usually have a speed of 45 rpm. 10 inch are usually much older and have a speed of 78 rpm. If you find a turntable, make sure it plays at least 331/3 and 45rpm's. 78 rpm is a bonus. since the size of the hole in the middle of the records is bigger for 45's than 33's, you should get a small adapter to fit over the spindle to accomodate the 45's. You can try garage sales, ebay, antique stores, flea markets,pawn shops, maybe even used record stores. Good luck in your search!!

Answer 2

We belonged to The RCA Record Club in the early 60's. We have an Elvis Presley - Harry Balafonte - The First Editions/Kenny Rogers - The Ventures - Duane Eddy - Henry Mancini /Theme songs etc. I don't even know how many we have. Sad - one record player and eight track player was stolen along with our 45 player. We bought a Crosly player that didn't last and couldn't be fixed. So our old record collection is packed in boxes - in the basement. We have a big collection of cassettes. Nothing to play them on and I doubt they would sound that good or the tape would hold up. Hope our cd's will last and not become extinct. Saving our collection for family. DeeJay.

Answer 3

A phonograph (record player) should generally have various speeds to adapt to the particular record, but the most common record is the 33 1/3 rpm (if I remember correctly) and the singles are 45, and I think some older records were 78 (not sure). As long as the record player works, the only thing you have to replace occasionally is the needle.

Answer 4

The 3 most common speeds are: 33 - 45 - 78. Just make sure if you buy a used one that the needle is there and in good condition. Its hard to find needles anymore. And you can buy a new record player at most stores, like Kmart, Walmart, Target, etc. They are rarely over $100 unless you get one that has a cd player and cassette.

Answer 5

78, 45, and 33 1/3 rpm are the common speeds and every record player I've seen can switch between the three.

Answer 6

Go the the thrift stores. They have TONs of them. Or check your neighborhood reseller outlet that buys and sells cds.

Garage sales run by 50 year old men are even better. Disco and Eighties seem to be in now. Or you can try the swap meet (we call it that in Hawaii) or a flea market.

Answer 7

Try ebay

Answer 8

buy the old ones