The rca so wasnt, however, just an operatic project. River valley, promotional comic books, public affairs committee pamphlets. The rca corporation was a major american electronics company, which was founded as the. Homage to brad mccuen and a tribute to archie green. Founded in 1919 as a subsidiary of general electric, rca was responsible for many key innovations in radio technology, and was an early manufacturer of shiptoship and shiptoshore radios, portable and military radios, and radio telephones. Leonard bernstein made his first records with it as a victor artist 19441950.
New york manufacturer in usa, model types, tube manufa. Vintage rca victor radio model 56x3 for parts antique. Making vintage records with 1950s rca victor youtube. Radio and broadcast history library with thousands of. Rca victor division, historical data of subsidiary companies.
Making vintage records with 1950s rca victor brianbethkemusic. Tv rca victor deluxe it turns on and i get picture and sound, all now of course we have no analog stations in ny any longer. Americanradiohistory documents the history of radio and tv in a library of thousands of magazines and publications about broadcasting, radio, tv, programming, wireless, electronics and ratings the history of radio documented in thousands of p ubli cations. Rca victor record catalog march 1952march 1953 mercury long playing.
Since 1991, the 48yearold cherry hill resident has been best known to the public as the author of his masters voice in america, a sprawling illustrated history of the enterprise that began in 1901 as the victor talking machine company, then became rcavictor, which later became rca before it was acquired by ge, which then sold it to martin marietta. Rca records, victor victrola, 78 rpm record, old time music, vintage lps. Unfollow rca victor phonograph to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. With victor, rca acquired new world rights to the famous nipper trademark. Capacitors replaced, 12av6 vacuum tube week and replaced, rest of tubes tested strong, power cord. Rca victor in vintage record players for sale ebay. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15%. Rca solid state component product guides 196771 set of 2 2 rca solid state component product guides circa 1971. The rca victor division was now known as rca records, victor now restricted to the album covers and labels of rcas regular popular record releases, while the nipper trademark was seen only on the album covers of red seal records. Rca victor 15 series 78rpm numerical listing discography. Indian weddings in addition to beautiful south asian weddings have definitely become a specialty where we have captured the market. Hello ladies, we will be popping up in africas play ground ethekwini this june. The iconic image of the rca dog was modeled after the painters doga dog by the name of nipper. A detailed timeline of events at victor, along with key world headlines of the day.
Specifications are typical and subject to change without. In the years immediately following the end of world war ii, as the two major american record companies geared up for the war of the speeds, 1 columbia was working fullsteam ahead on the development of the longplaying record. Rca records is an american record label owned by sony music, a subsidiary of sony. Be sure to catch us at the pavilion mall having the hottest sale and fashion show. The brown radio has amfm knobs and volume knob to the front. For more info go to a record guide and look up elvis presley. Preserving the history of rca victor historic camden county, nj. Rcavictor company rcavictor company merged from two earlier companiesvictor talking machine company and the radio corporation of america rca. The new rca victor tape recorder 1957 click americana.
It is called a brandnew beauty with the golden throat. Rca victor popularized combined radio receiverphonographs, and also. Media in category rca victor artists the following 17 files are in this category, out of 17 total. These were hard cover manuals with red covers, and became known as the rca red books. Rca dont have a good history of rereleasing this stuff. Its timeless logo and technological advances have permeated worldwide culture as a symbol of quality and reliability. This set was designed for and equipped with genuine radiotrons. After all, radio is the first word in the radio corporation of america s name. Rca records, victor victrola, 78 rpm record, old time. Acquired by ge in 1986, various divisions liquidated. It was published under the photofact folder series and is was ed in 1957. New 1942 rca victor hollywood models, radios and phonographs.
And what went on there for nearly a century dramatically changed our world in several ways. Rca victor 15prefix series 12inch, red vinyl heritage series, 19471949. Unfollow rca victor record catalog to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The structures tower is emblazoned on all four sides with gigantic stained glass windows showing the brand icon of the rca victor company. Search the history of over 433 billion web pages on the internet. Rca radio corporation of america is an iconic brand that has endured from generationtogeneration. Rca victor little master radio nan rca victor little master radio serial no. Rca victor on rca victor records, full discography of their vinyl record releases.
This piece is a victor model and features a mahogany tone wooden chassis. This is a service manual for rca victor models 7bx6, 7bx7, ch. The color of the labels, which had always been black for the popular series as opposed to the red seal line. The book of radio by charles william taussig, 1922, page 320. Also known as rca building 17, it was once the center of an industrial complex as large as a small city. Some background on victor, including company history and product development how do these old phonographs work. Radio corporation of america, rca victor division records. A guide to shopping for rca vintage record players.
The sleeve cover was designed by an unknown artist. The rca victor brand was introduced in 1945 in advertising and 1946 on actual record labels, where it replaced the victor and bluebird 3 brands. Shown at the bottom is an rca victor 66xi and a victrola 77u photograph with record changer. I have some 50s reissues of older material where they added tons of reverb and got rid of bigger pops on the master disks by copying the tracks to tape and manually splicing out the pops, leaving noticeable gaps in the music. It is the secondoldest record label in american history, after sister label columbia records. Now that the proud musical tradition of rca victor has lured you into using ebay to find a vintage gem like the rca victor new orthophonic high fidelity record player from the 1950s, it is a good idea to start with a basic checklist to shop effectively. The victor talking machine company was a camden, new jersey company founded. Given our companys history and pervez and nicole taufiqs ethnic background, it made it easy to be able to bring our unique style and vision to indian weddings. Rca victor model 3 x 521 year 1953 restored vintage radios work done.
Author fred barnum signs copies of his rca book during wednesdays appearance at the cherry hill library. It should come as no surprise that rca made amazing radios. The rca corporation was a major american electronics company, which was founded as the radio corporation of america in 1919. Complete listing of all vinyl records published by rca victor. Rcavictor company merged from two earlier companiesvictor talking machine company and the radio. Each record has the catalogue number, production year and a value to indicate the current price. Rca victor, meanwhile, put its efforts and resources into building a better 78. This is a video of me making vintage sounding records on my restored 1950s rca victor. The company also created new techniques for adding sound to film. But soon i was taking it home to parties everywhere. Friedrich schumacher, victor tafel, emil treptow, and erich wandhoff.
Radio corporation of america, rca victor division records hagley. General electric rca owned by technicolor rca records owned by sony music entertainment founded. The makers mark is present above the channel dial on the front of the chassis. The record was published with catalogue number rca victor rca victor spd23. It was initially a wholly owned subsidiary of general electric ge. Shop forand learn aboutantique and vintage rca radios. A catalog of rca victor records, 1948 classical and popular.
Bluebird records was created in 1932 as a sublabel of rca victor. Get the best deals on rca vintage electronics manuals when you shop the largest online selection at. In 1948 he went to work for rca victor, and for the next twentyone years held numerous positions. Until then, on records, the rca victor division of the radio corporation of america only used the victor brand, which was acquired in the victor talking machine co. Since 1991, the 48yearold cherry hill resident has been best known to the public as the author of his masters voice in america, a sprawling illustrated history of the enterprise that began in 1901 as the victor talking machine company, then became rcavictor, which later became rca before it was acquired by ge, which then sold it to martin. There were many small variations with the rca black labels of this era. A catalog of rca victor records, 1948 classical and popular rca victor on. Rca victor vintage series steve hoffman music forums.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. In 1932, rca became an independent company after ge was required to divest its ownership as part of the settlement of a government antitrust suit. A catalog of rca victor records, 1948 classical and. With victor, rca acquired new world rights to the nipper trademark. It was released as a ep 7 and appeared on the rca victor record label.
Let us take you on the journey from rca s beginning through its technological advancements over the past 100 years. Full text of official gazette of the united states patent office. New 1942 rca victor hollywood models, radios and phonographs rca victor on. Stravinsky, based in hollywood, also conducted rca so records, both there and in mexico city. Rca published a series of service manuals in the united states called the rca victor service notes. Rca victor produced many radiophonographs and also created rca photophone, a sound. The following links will direct you to specific articles on the subject matter. Various artists a gift from your rca victor record dealer rca victor usa. Rca purchased the victor talking machine company, then the worlds largest manufacturer of both records and phonographs. The rca initials stand for radio corporation of america originally the victor. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Rca also published individual service data manuals for each radio model. Case was polished to a mirror shine, dial letters and number repainted for an outstanding look.
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