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VV-210 / VE-210 / VV-S-210
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The
VV-210 was the low-priced, flat top console that helped to revive stagnant
Victrola sales in the early 1920's. While this and many other console-type
models are shunned by collectors today (mostly due to the large volumes
produced, and the simple, undecorated design), it was an extremely popular model
in many middle class homes of the time. All 210's had the semi-automatic brake
and a two-spring motor. Early 210's were produced only in mahogany, and most
examples had a dark reddish-brown stain applied. Oak and Walnut became available
in 1925. In addition, the removable slatted record storage rack, which was
standard equipment in earlier years, was eliminated in the 1925 models. The 210
was discontinued in late 1925.
The original 1922 selling price of the VV-210 was $100.00. An estimated total of 212,000 Victrola 210's were produced.
Electric versions of the 210 were made available late in the production run. A total of 199 electric VE-210's were produced during 1924 and 1925, ranging from S/N 501 to 700. A few "radio-adaptable" model VV-S-210 models were also produced near the end of the model run with space for mounting a radio on the left hand side. However, many VV-210's were modified by dealers for this purpose.
The current collector database shows the earliest existent VV-210 to be S/N 1328 and the latest to be S/N 197387.
| Manufacture Date | Serial Number Range | Feature Notes |
| 1922 | 501-40500 | |
| 1923 | 40500-96000 | |
| 1924 | 96000-173500 | |
| 1925 | 173500-212500 | Slatted record storage rack removed. Suffix letters have been found on some late production models. |
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