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Old 18th Jul 2017, 11:51 am   #53
Collaro
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Default Re: King's speech unedited BBC recording. Value?

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Originally Posted by Ted Kendall View Post
Maybe, but the clincher is the pressing ring in the label and the edge profile. It's a pressing, either filled vinyl or more likely shellac. And my definition of a decent 78 rig involves a lightweight pickup - I play them for a living, afer all.
All very interesting! Never thought to check the pressing ring!

I wonder if there is any matrix writing.

I have a couple of Lenco L75s and an L78 fitted with Shure M44-7 cartridges (2.8 mil and 3.5 mil styli). But I usually play my 78s on my Collaros!
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