There are those who dispute that claim, arguing Eddy Arnold’s “Texarkana Baby” RCA Victor 48-0001 is numero uno. Given that every major (and most minor) artists and acts of the ‘50s and ‘60s released most of their catalog on 45s, the industry’s debut single is a bit underwhelming: “ PeeWee the Piccolo” RCA Victor 47-0147, pressed Dec. The new format took off, but it’s hard to tease out sales figures since 45s and vinyl 78s (which replaced their shellac predecessors) are lumped together in the “vinyl” category. They sounded better than shellac 78s, lasted longer and tended not to shatter if dropped. While this may sound clunky or cumbersome, vinyl 45s commercially introduced in 1949 by Camden’s RCA Victor revolutionized the music industry.
Rca victor radio green professional#
Comes from non-smoking, mature, clean professional environment no pets.Whippersnappers who’ve come of age in the era of streaming and downloading digital music may be shocked to learn that in the ‘50s and ‘60s hep-cats and hippies often bought individual songs on 7-inch vinyl records known as singles or 45s - the speed (in revolutions per minutes, or rpm) at which they rotated. All wiring has been thoroughly checked for possible bridging and weak solder connection. No exposed wiring. The radio has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected. The power cord and plug are good original working condition with no cracks, or splits. The Victor Talking Machine Company had a small disc manufacturing. The set has been aligned according to factory specifications. This aerial view of the Camden waterfront (looking toward Philadelphia) from the 1940s, with the RCA Victor buildings outlined, shows the immensity of the complex that was used to record music and produce millions of records and gramophones. There is no loud or pervasive static between stations. All out-of-spec resistors have been replaced with modern correct value and voltage equivalents. All paper and wax capacitors have been replaced with modern equivalents so this radio has another 50+ years or more of playing time! The tubes are working fine. No missing ink, smudges, or rub-off on dial lettering. This radio is over 60 years old! No dial light.
This radio features a dual 4" speakers so it sounds great! This radio is one of the better ones for listening purposes. Volume knob has inclusion cracks but the knob is in one piece. Knobs are original and securely attached. First thing I did was pull out the chassis and what a mess, old paper caps, a shrunken and dried out electrolytic, a couple of tubes not testing right and an open filament on the rectifier tube. No cracks, chips, splits, or repairs anywhere on top, sides, or front! There are a few small scratches and abrasions. It identifies as an 8X541 made by RCA Victor, not rare but so retro looking. Front RCA Victor logo applique is missing. All electrical components were serviced and replaced when necessary. Some spots with missing veneer were fixed. The paint was stripped off and the cabinet was refinished. The front olive greenish grill is in excellent condition. This radio had been painted by the previous owner in green latex paint in an effort to antique it. Cabinet is original Pistachio green or mint green color. See details hereĭESCRIPTION: Funky mid-century styling featuring orthogonal cross hatch grill in contrasting olive green! Someone in the 50's really went to town with a slide rule to accomplish all the angles and facets in this grill design! Tabletop Tube AM radio manufactured by RCA Victor in 1950's excellent working condition. Sounds great! Switch from MP3 to AM radio with rocker switch installed on back panel. Works with any iPod, iPAD, iPhone, or Android. Just plug in your MP3 player or connect wirelessly via Bluetooth. Plays MP3 with cable or wirelessly from any MP3 playing device over 30 ft.
Rca victor radio green Bluetooth#
BLUETOOTH MP3 READY - Pistachio Green Retro Jetsons Vintage 1953 RCA Victor S-XD-5 Tube Radio Works Great!ĭIMENSIONS: Approximately 13" x 6.5" x 7.5" (l x w x h)ĬOLOR: Pistachio Green or mint green with olive green grillīLUETOOTH MP3: This particular radio has been modified to play Bluetooth MP3.