The Victor Victrola Page
WEBFeb 10, 2024 · This website is dedicated to antique 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.
The Victor-Victrola Page
WEBThe VV-XI or "Victrola the Eleventh" was Victor's top-selling machine of all time. Introduced in 1910 as a premium tabletop model, it soon transitioned into a fully enclosed floor phonograph that became Victor's #1 product during its 11-year production run.
The Victor-Victrola Page
WEBFortunately the process of identifying a Victor phonograph is not difficult. The Victor Talking Machine Company did an excellent job of providing model identification, along with a unique serial number for most models, which makes dating their phonographs a …
The Victor-Victrola Page
WEBA Quick History of the Victor Phonograph. The foundations for the Victor Talking Machine Company date back to the late 1880's, when a creative entrepreneur named Emile Berliner invented the mass-production flat phonograph record. Thomas Edison had invented the cylinder phonograph ten years earlier in 1877, but there was no practical way to mass ...
The Victor-Victrola Page
WEBThe VV-XVI or "Victrola the Sixteenth" was the original internal-horn Victrola; introduced in 1906, it remained the company's premiere model for nearly 15 years. The XVI created a sensation when it first appeared at dealer showrooms, as the ungainly phonograph horn was now hidden inside the cabinet rather than being mounted on top of the machine.
The Victor-Victrola Page
WEBThe Victor-Victrola Page. Section Three: Dating your Victor Phonograph. DON'T PAY ATTENTION TO PRINTED OR STAMPED DATES APPEARING ON YOUR MACHINE! You've probably found a metal tag on your Victor …
The Victor-Victrola Page
WEBVictor Product Information. To determine the date of manufacture and rarity of your Victrola, simply scroll down on the list below and click on the model you are interested in exploring. Historical information will be provided on each listing, including date of manufacture based on serial numbers.
The Victor-Victrola Page
WEBThe VV-X or "Victrola the Tenth" was a very popular model which went through several major design iterations. Introduced in 1910 as a moderately-priced tabletop model, it soon transitioned into an open-legged floor model, and finally to a fully enclosed floor phonograph that remained a top-seller for many years.
The Victor-Victrola Page
WEBVictrola Operating and Maintenance Instructions. There are no better instructions for the operation and care of a Victor or Victrola than those which were originally provided by the Victor Talking Machine Company.
The Victor-Victrola Page
WEBThe Victor Talking Machine Company of Camden, New Jersey (who later made the "Victrola") was just one of those early competing companies. It was founded in 1901 by machinist and inventor Eldridge Johnson, who had …