On this site you will find information about 78rpm records, or 78s as they are generally called,
which were the main method of recording sound from the 1890s to the late 1950s. Also information about cylinder recordings from the late 1800's
You can order gramophone needles by mail.
I am also interested in buying collections of particular 78s
There is a also selection of English Gramophone record labels and early advertisements to view.
Need some new Needles for your gramophone? We have 4 different types:
Buy Gramophone Needles
Do you have any 78rpm records which might interest me? 78rpm Records Wanted
Many stars of the British Music Hall recorded on 78rpm records. For details of the artists and my re-issue CDs visit: Windyridge CDs
Want to know about 78 records? Find out here: What is a 78?
My last Mail Order List is now closed, but more information on sales is given here:
78rpm Record Sales Page
Who invented recorded sound ? To find out more, see my brief History of Recorded Sound
Phonograph Cylinders were the early alternative to the flat disc. For some information on phonograph cylinders: Phonograph Cylinders
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Site History
This site was previously at www.bill78.btinternet.co.ukIt has moved following BT Internet's decison to close their website facility. The site was first online in 1997.
The Design was revised in 2016 for mobile use.
Links
The following sites will be of interest to 78rpm Record Enthusiasts: Windyridge CDs Reissue of original Music Hall and Variety 78s and cylinders.City of London Phonograph and Gramophone Society The Enthusiast's Society