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Auction 42, Objects Worth the Chill, January 15

Thu, Jan 15, 2026 02:00PM EST
Lot 113

Vintage 78 RPM Record Album Set with Columbia, Decca & Varied Labels – Early 20th Century Phonograph Records

Estimate: $150 - $300

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 consists of multiple bound albums housing original 78 RPM phonograph records from the early to mid-20th century. The set includes recordings on notable labels such as Columbia, Decca, and other period manufacturers, featuring a mix of popular music, classical selections, and era-specific performances. Each album is constructed with heavy board covers and individual paper sleeves, reflecting typical storage methods used during the shellac record era. The grouping offers strong appeal to collectors of early recorded sound, music history enthusiasts, and those seeking authentic decorative or archival material tied to the golden age of phonographs.

78 RPM records, vintage phonograph records, Columbia Records, Decca Records, shellac records, antique record albums, early sound recordings, phonograph collection, vintage music media, record album set, historic recordings, gramophone records

Albums show visible age-related wear including edge wear, scuffing, and surface handling marks. Paper sleeves exhibit toning and minor wear consistent with age. Records appear used, with expected surface marks; playback condition not tested. Overall condition consistent with vintage phonograph record collections.

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