Cool! A 100-year-old song played on a 100-year-old gramophone

October 8, 2023October 8, 2023 Alan Cross 1 Comment

Rick J found this video on TikTok that demonstrates playing a very old record–a 78 RPM shellac disc–played on an equally ancient gramophone. Think about this the next time to stream something instantly on your phone.

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is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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