An Overview of the Phonographs of the Victor Talking Machine Company
Welcome!
This
website is dedicated to phonographs made by The Victor Talking Machine Company
from 1901 through 1929. It contains detailed information about the various
models that were produced by Victor, along with rarity, design features,
technical information, valuation, etc. This site is for beginners and seasoned
collectors alike. If you are just getting started and want to learn a little
about these machines, or are looking for some basic information about your
Victor or Victrola, please click on the "Getting Started"
link below and read though the brief material. It will assist you in
navigating around this website. Once familiar
with the layout, feel free to have a look around at all the aspects of these
early phonographs
This site covers only Victor-brand phonographs. There were many other makes of phonographs produced in the early years of this century, including Edison, Sonora, Columbia, and hundreds of others. If you desire information on other brands of phonographs, please visit the "RESOURCES" section (below). In addition, RCA-Victor products are not covered here, as they were produced after the RCA Corporation bought Victor Talking Machine Company in the fall of 1929.
This website is intended to provide information for collectors and hobbyists. I am an active collector and Victor historian. In addition, I provide complete restoration and appraisal services (see "SERVICES" link below)
The Victor
Victrola
Database
For years, I have maintained a large database of Victor and Victrola
machines that I find at auctions and shows, as well as from listings on Ebay
and elsewhere. Additionally, I augment this database with information that
individuals send to me
via this website. This data is used to help determine
when models changed, survival rates, design details, etc., and supports research with
other collectors. If you own a
Victor or Victrola,
and would like to help this site by contributing to the "knowledge
database", please click
here. Thanks!
Please take a minute and click the "Getting Started" button below before exploring this site! Site overview. How to find what you are looking for.
NEW!! Victor-Victrola is now on Facebook! Click here to see what is being restored in my shop and feel free to post a comment about your Victor phonograph!
General Topics (click on box next to desired topic)
Basics of the Acoustic Phonograph. How does it work? Background on the Victor Talking Machine Company. Etc.
Victor Models. Serial numbers. Dates of Production. Production Volumes. Original Selling Prices. Value. Etc.
Phonograph Appraisals. Information About My Restoration and Consulting Services. Email contact information
Types of Wood Veneers and Finishes. Functional Features. Hardware Variations. Etc.
Acoustic Performance. Technical Discussions. Horn Design. Audio Comparisons. Etc.
Operating Instructions. Sources for Parts and Needles. Repair. Restoration. Links. Non-Victor Phonographs
Frequently Asked Questions.
Phonograph Records. Trivia. Funniest Questions Asked on this site. Etc.
Information About Shows and Auctions across the nation pertaining to phonographs
Site Updated November 30,2011
The names "Victor", "Victrola", and "Orthophonic", along with the dog and phonograph logo are trademarks of The Victor Talking Machine Company, The RCA-Victor Corporation, The General Electric Company, and BMG Entertainment Corporation.
Contents of this website Copyright © 2006-2011 by Paul C. Edie. All Rights Reserved. Material may not be reproduced without written permission.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Victor-Victrola Page will be undergoing a major software update from December 2011 through March 2012 to make it compatible with all browsers and to become compliant with the latest web standards. During the update process, some elements of this site may not be functional, and there will be no updates to content. Effective December 1, 2011, the "Classified Listings" section will be temporarily removed. The Victrola Database submission process and all restoration and appraisal services will remain fully active, but response times may be slower than usual. Classified listings will again become available once the site upgrade is complete early next year. Thanks for your patience during this process!
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