Where can I find the Great 78 Project?

Where can I find the Great 78 Project?

[ All 78’s on archive.org and the masterfully digitized 78’s on archive.org] The Great 78 Project is a community project for the preservation, research and discovery of 78rpm records. From about 1898 to the 1950s, an estimated 3 million sides (~3 minute recordings) have been made on 78rpm discs.

Are there any old 78 rpm records that are worth anything?

Contrary to many other manufactured products (as a group) the newest and most recent 78 RPM records made in the 1950s and the early 1960s are worth the most and the majority of 78 RPM records made before 1950 have very little or no value at all. Let’s face it, most collectors who remember and purchase records made…

Are there any collectors that will buy 78’s?

With the passing years, there are far more 78s around than collectors to buy them. However, it is always worth sending your list, as you may be pleasantly surprised by my offer if I find some rarities amongst your records. If you have any records with labels like those shown in the picture above, I am particularly interested in purchasing them.

How many sides have been recorded on 78rpm?

From about 1898 to the 1950s, an estimated 3 million sides (~3 minute recordings) have been made on 78rpm discs. While the commercially viable recordings will have been restored or remastered onto LP’s or CD, there is still research value in the artifacts and usage evidence in the often rare 78rpm discs and recordings.

How old are the 78 rpm records we buy?

Although the 78s we buy are over 50 years old, only CERTAIN 78 RPM RECORDS ARE OF INTEREST TO US. In fact most 78s have little, if any, value to us but WE WILL PAY TOP DOLLAR to purchase the types of Vintage Shellac, Victrola or 78 RPM Records we want

Are there any 78 records that are worth anything?

All 78 records have a value of sorts, pre or post 1950, I own collections and individual recordings around the 1930’s worth hundreds of dollars, the most valuable are the records that are a little different, I sold an Elvis record, his first I beleive for 1000 pounds about 20 years ago, then have sold pre electric records for 30 pounds.

How are old 78s sold for high prices?

Dealers who sell 78s on auction lists mailed to collectors throughout the nation get the highest price for old records because these auction dealers work hard to get those high prices. From beginning to end, an auction takes several months, and various mailing and printing expenses add up.

How to find a 78 rpm Elvis record?

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