RCA Victor developed and marketed the 45 rpm (rotations per minute) phonograph record format in the early 1950s, and it became synonymous with singles, deejays, parties, and to some extent, the birth of rock and roll.
About 12 years ago a coworker told me that they saw a picture sleeve on eBay from The Beatles selling for 500… [more]
A quick tour of 45rpm label designs from the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Do the whole slide show or use the alphabetical in… [more]
Jesse Barron's collection of Beatles 45s, picture sleeves, magazines, books, and memorabilia. Browse singles and al… [more]
Ted Staunton's fabulous record label collection spanning six decades (1900-1960). Browsable by decade or label name… [more]
Even more compelling than Adam Miller’s collection of 78 rpm record labels from New Zealand and Australia are hi… [more]
David Greenfield's gallery of rare Asian Pop record covers from the 1960s and 1970s. Browse the groovy graphics one… [more]
A great place to learn the history of Vogue picture records, what it is about them that makes them collectible, wha… [more]
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IGN, CA -
The second is a 45 rpm deluxe 180 gram vinyl version. The music was half speed mastered from the original analog tapes at Mobile Fidelity to bring out the ...
Cincinnati.com, OH -
Walk through Gordy's apartment and one sees, aside from '60s hallmarks such as a box of Breeze dishwashing soap and a Kool-Aid pitcher, piles of 45 rpm ...
Imperiumi.net, Finland -
True to form, there will be a two disc package for the 33.3 version, and a box for the four disc, 180 gram, 45 rpm deluxe edition. ...
Blabbermouth.net, NY -
... will be available in North America on November 28 as a two-disc package for the 33.3 version, and in a box for the four-disc, 180 gram, 45 rpm edition. ...
AbsolutePunk.net, OR -
Pee Pod’s self-titled EP, released in the same month as the band’s formation, is vastly considered one of the greatest 45 rpm vinyl albums released in the ...
Trading Markets (press release), CA -
Or you might take home a rockin' 1950s silver Christmas tree complete with 45 rpm records and a poodle skirt, or a tree filled with treats and toys for your ...
JamBase, CA -
... he's releasing the songs in a "Virtual 45" format, with the songs available only as a pair — just like the "A-side" and "B-side" of a 45 RPM single. ...
Fairplay Flume, CO -
I didn't have an iPod; I did have an old record player and some Roy Rogers 45 rpm records, which, if I'm not mistaken, were red and yellow. ...
Austin American-Statesman, TX -
The turntable can convert 33 1/3 and 45 RPM albums to MP3 and can play music through your audio system without a Phono Input. It also includes a dust cover. ...
Audiophile Audition -
While I no longer had the direct disc of the Beatles string arrangements, I did have a Japanese RCA 45 rpm direct disc of three similar Beatles arrangements ...