Microgroove is a term from the 50s.The first records after the 78 were 10" to fit the shelving which already existed for the 78.The 78 has a wider groove.The new groove was narrower therefore called microgroove.This is the same size groove used today,so play on.On some 50s-60s turntables you had a flipover cartridge with a 78 stylus on one side and a LP (microgroove) stylus on the other side.
What's the deal with Microgrove LPs?
I recently raided my girlfriend's elderly aunt's record collection and came away with a few 7" records labeled: "CBS Masterworks." They're from the 1950's and say they are
"microgrove" LP's, but nowhere does it say at what speed they play.
I can't tell if they're 45 or 33 1/3 or something else.
Has anyone heard of these and is there any issue with respect to today's needles?
The grooves do look very close together.
"microgrove" LP's, but nowhere does it say at what speed they play.
I can't tell if they're 45 or 33 1/3 or something else.
Has anyone heard of these and is there any issue with respect to today's needles?
The grooves do look very close together.