Victrola, one of the leading turntable manufacturers, was born in 1906 in Camden, NJ when first introduced to the American public by the Victor Talking Machine Company.

How old is the brand Victrola?

1901 Founded in 1901 as the Victor Talking Machine Company, Victrola was essentially the Apple of its day. Phonographs existed before 1901, but Victrola made them cool—not just by improving the sound quality but by modernizing the look.

How much is a vintage Victrola worth?

Most Victrola (internal horn) models are still quite commonly found at estate sales and on EBay, with the average selling price in the $50 to $200 range for typical attic-stored machines.

Who owns Victrola now?

Innovative Technology A Long Island consumer electronics company is rebranding its nostalgia turntable line after acquiring the historic Victrola trademark for a six-figure sum, the companys owner says.

When was the first Victrola made?

The history of the Victrola gramophone. The first apparatus for the recording and reproduction of sound… was the Edison Talking Machine, invented in 1877. It consisted basically of a rotating cylinder covered with tinfoil, against which a needle attached to a diaphragm rested.

Are Victrola records different?

The Victor-Victrola Page What kinds of records can I play on my Victor or Victrola? ANSWER: Victors and Victrolas will play any laterally-cut 78 RPM record. This would include most flat shellac records, with the exception of some early Edison and Pathe discs, which used a vertical cutting method.

Who owns Victrola brand?

Innovative Technology A Long Island consumer electronics company is rebranding its nostalgia turntable line after acquiring the historic Victrola trademark for a six-figure sum, the companys owner says.