how do you play a 78 record ?
I have been looking for a certain record for quite some time. I just found it at a thrift store and couldn't wait to get it home. When I tried to play the record it wouldn't work on the player I have. The player that I have only plays 45s and 33s. Is there something I can buy to attach to the player to let it play 78s ? Other than buying a new record player
There is software that will enable you to play the 78 rpm record on a turntable at 33 or 45 rpm and then speed it up prior to saving it as a file. The resulting file plays and sounds correct.
I think Audacity (excellent free audio recorder/manipulator) also has the capability to speed up a sound file.
I would stay away from old record players that play 78 rpm records. They usually have heavy tonearms and cheap ceramic needles that will damage your records. And plus the sound quality will be horrible.
you would have to speed up the motor to get to 78rpm. so it’s really more practical to find a record player that plays 78’s. and you’ll most likely notice it plays 16’s also. try that thrift store, they might have one. good luck.
The number "78" refers to the speed at which the record is played. Most record players that you might find new or used will play either 33’s or 45’s (for which you must use an adapter for the center of the record). Occasionally, you can find a player that will play a 78. As far as I know, you can’t make a record player rotate at 78 rpm if it doesn’t already have that capability. Fortunately, I was able to find one that will play all three. Good luck!
ever heard of cd’s?
No. You need a turntable that has a 78 rpm setting. If your player doesn’t, there’s nothing you can do to make it go faster.