Re-collecting a collection: Various artists (1950s)

(Above: Carol Holmes' box of records, circa 1958) The 45s in my collection fall into three categories: a) The original records I inherited from my folks when I got my first record player at age 4.  There's maybe 30 or 40 of these. b) Records that I bought new.  There's hundreds of these. c) Records … Continue reading Re-collecting a collection: Various artists (1950s)

Happy birthday to the 45 (1949)

(Above: The RCA Sample 45 to introduce the format.  I covet this item.) 68 years ago today, RCA Victor debuted the new 45 RPM record, without which, this blog would have no title. One of the things that I have enjoyed working into history lectures is the history of recorded music.  Time was, if you … Continue reading Happy birthday to the 45 (1949)