78 rpm & related cds


I have been listening to a lot of early blues recordings on cd, mostly from the 30s and 40s and often transferred from 78 rpm records. Curious as to if anyone out there collects / listens to the 78s, how hard is it to find these, and any problems with modern turntables and these records.
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Showing 1 response by mlsstl

The main thing to remember with 78s is the groove size is different from 45s & 33s so requires a cartridge with a 78-sized stylus. While 78s will play with a regular cartridge needle, it tends to ride the bottom of the 78 groove and is far noisier than it should be.

Some modern cartridges with removable styli have a 78 needle available, so one cartridge can do double-duty if your turntable supports the 78 speed.