What is the difference between a 45 and a 78 record?

While the 45 didn’t provide any real benefit over the 78, it was a smaller size. So, by the early 1950s, nearly all record manufactures focused on systems that could play both the 33 and the 45. The faster a record spins, the better it sounds. With that in mind, there is only so much a record can play.

What happens if you play a record at the wrong speed?

Playing vinyl records at the wrong speed does not do any damage. The audio will not sound as intended, but there will be no lasting extra damage if the standard RPM speeds are used.

Do you need a different needle for 78s?

The needle for 78 has the model number of 793-D3. You should get both. The 793-D7M for 33/45 will sound better and last much longer than the starter needle. These two 793 models are real diamond needles (the D in the model numbers).

Are 78 records valuable?

He said that on average a rare jazz 78 might sell for $1,500 to $5,000, whereas sales for a comparable blues record would start at $5,000. Paramount’s blues releases — especially its “race” records with label numbers in the 12000s and 13000s — are among the most coveted records in the world.

Why are 45s called 45s?

The most common form of the vinyl single is the “45” or “7-inch”. The names are derived from its play speed, 45 rpm (revolutions per minute), and the standard diameter, 7 inches. As stereo recordings became popular in the 1960s, almost all 45 rpm records were produced in stereo by the early 1970s.

Do 45 RPM records sound better?

Since 45s travel faster than 33s, more waveform definition can be squeezed into the format, which takes up more room. More bumps and grooves created in pressing a 45 means better audio quality.

What is better 33 or 45 rpm?

33 RPM will generally lead to more playtime fitting on a record side. Going with 45 RPM will generally lead to playtime and low production costs being sacrificed for more audio quality. This is due to the fact that a higher speed allows the recording to fit more sound information in each second.

Can a 78 rpm record be played at 33 rpm?

It’s a little trickier than swapping between the standard 33 and 45 RPM. There are two important things to bear in mind when you’re looking to play 78s. First, we need the turntable to actually spin at 78 RPM. That’s pretty obvious; it’s the real defining factor of a 78, after all.

Which is better a 45 or a 78?

Since 45s offered few real advantages over the old 78s, most of the smaller manufacturers opted for the Columbia system. RCA, though, held out for 18 months, during which time industry sales volume dropped 25 percent as consumers waited for the giants to fight it out between themselves.

What’s the average speed of a 78 rpm turntable?

The motor played back a disc at times between 70 and 80 RPM. As more and more audio manufacturers turned to producing record players, the idea of a 78 RPM turntable became the norm. This is because the 3600 RPM motor used within the turntable saw peak performance at 78.26 RPM.

What’s the readout speed on a 78 rpm?

The readout and resolution are both 0.01 rpm, Fine speed is set to 0.01 rpm increments and coarse/fast speed is set in 1 rpm increments. Custom versions are available and the firmware is updateable on the fly.