Williamson Auction
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Auction 42, Objects Worth the Chill, January 15

Thu, Jan 15, 2026 02:00PM EST
Lot 115

Vintage 78 RPM Record Album Collection – Columbia, Decca & Vocalion Shellac Records

Estimate: $200 - $400

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$150 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$4,000 $500
$15,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

This vintage collection of 78 RPM records is housed in original period albums, featuring a variety of early 20th-century recordings on shellac discs. Labels represented include Columbia, Decca, Vocalion, and others, spanning popular music, jazz, big band, and early vocal performances. The albums themselves show classic graphic designs and typography typical of the era, adding display appeal beyond the recordings themselves. A strong lot for collectors of early recorded music, phonograph enthusiasts, or those seeking decorative historical media artifacts.

78 RPM records, vintage record albums, shellac records, Columbia Records, Decca Records, Vocalion, antique phonograph records, early jazz records, big band records, vintage music collection, pre-war records, collectible records

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Items must be picked up within 10 business days following the auction. Items not

collected within this timeframe will be placed in storage at a fee of $10.00 per item per day.