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Here are a couple of photos of Harvey's transcription records.

I bought this record at an antique store. I have never seen anything like this before. It is made of shellack like a typical 78 rpm record. Also, it has the early eccentric grooves like you see on an early Orthophonic or electrically cut record. There is also the little oval that says VE. I've seen that mark on early Orthophonic or early electrically cut records. The sleeve is really cool. I like the Art Deco appearance. Does anyone know what I have? Are these scarce or common? In my over 25 years of collecting, I have never seen anything like this before.
Harvey Kravitz

See the Collector's Guide, pp. 190-193. These are RCA Victor's early long playing records. They were available from 1931-1940 and were never popular because they play at 33 ⅓ and are intended for electrical pickups. They are uncommon but do show up on auction lists from time to time.

Thanks for the info. What is the full title of the Collector's Guide and author, because I will get that book.
Harvey Kravitz

52089 wrote:See the Collector's Guide, pp. 190-193. These are RCA Victor's early long playing records. They were available from 1931-1940 and were never popular because they play at 33 ⅓ and are intended for electrical pickups. They are uncommon but do show up on auction lists from time to time.

Phonofreak wrote:Thanks for the info. What is the full title of the Collector's Guide and author, because I will get that book.
Harvey Kravitz

52089 wrote:See the Collector's Guide, pp. 190-193. These are RCA Victor's early long playing records. They were available from 1931-1940 and were never popular because they play at 33 ⅓ and are intended for electrical pickups. They are uncommon but do show up on auction lists from time to time.

Hi Harvey,
The book is The Collector's Guide To Victor Records, by Michael Sherman. I also own a copy, and it is a great resource. It is the only book so far I own that relates to the hobby, but I would highly recommend it.
I'm not sure if it was out of line for me to answer this, but I hope this helps!
Nathan

NateO wrote:The book is The Collector's Guide To Victor Records, by Michael Sherman.

Nauck (78rpm.com) sells the current Revised Second Edition. Well worth getting.

NateO wrote:

Phonofreak wrote:Thanks for the info. What is the full title of the Collector's Guide and author, because I will get that book.
Harvey Kravitz

52089 wrote:See the Collector's Guide, pp. 190-193. These are RCA Victor's early long playing records. They were available from 1931-1940 and were never popular because they play at 33 ⅓ and are intended for electrical pickups. They are uncommon but do show up on auction lists from time to time.

Hi Harvey,
The book is The Collector's Guide To Victor Records, by Michael Sherman. I also own a copy, and it is a great resource. It is the only book so far I own that relates to the hobby, but I would highly recommend it.
I'm not sure if it was out of line for me to answer this, but I hope this helps!
Nathan

Not out of line at all. My bad for not including the details!

Thanks for the info. Are these records rare or collectible? I bought two of these, and they were only $1.00 each. If anything, they will look great on my wall. I really like the Art Deco record sleeve.
Harvey Kravitz

I have the standard 78rpm set for this- one of there nicest albums of the era.