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SFO’s Vinyl and Turntable Display

Whenever I travel, I like to explore the airports through which my journey takes me.  Done right, they can tell you a lot about the city or country.  They can be fascinating public spaces.

I’ve been through San Francisco many times and I like the vibe of the place.  Terminal 2, home of American Airlines and Virgin America, has had a museum display called Revolutions Per Minute:  The Evolution of the Record.  

Among the vast array of artifacts on public view are:

  • A 1901 Berliner Gramophone in pristine condition
  • A portable 1958 RCA Victor 45 RPM turntable
  • An iconic modernist Elektrohome record player from the 1970s
  • A wireless (!!!) record player from 1941. (It had a built-in AM radio transmitter!)

If you’re going to be at SFO between now and the end of March, it’s worth a look.  Some pictures after the jump.

(Thanks to Pete for the tip.)

 

 

Alan Cross

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