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Auction 42, Objects Worth the Chill, January 15

Thu, Jan 15, 2026 02:00PM EST
Lot 117

Vintage 78 RPM Record Collection in Original Albums – Victor, Columbia, Decca & Okeh (Early 20th Century)

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 consists of early 20th-century 78 RPM phonograph records housed in original bound albums and paper sleeves. The group includes releases from notable labels such as Victor, Columbia, Decca, Okeh, and Vocalion, featuring popular music, jazz, dance bands, and period performances typical of the 1910s–1930s era.

The records are accompanied by multiple original albums with illustrated and typographic covers, adding strong visual and historical appeal. Such groupings are increasingly difficult to find intact and are especially desirable to collectors of early recorded sound, music history enthusiasts, and those seeking authentic display pieces for décor or archival collections. Ideal for collectors, decorators, or resale by individual titles.

78 rpm records, vintage phonograph records, Victor records, Columbia records, Decca records, Okeh records, antique record albums, early jazz records, shellac records, gramophone records, music memorabilia, record collection, pre-war music

Records show typical age-related wear including surface scuffs, edge wear, and dust consistent with shellac records of this era. Albums and sleeves exhibit visible wear, fraying, tears, and staining from long-term storage. No playback testing performed. Condition ranges from fair to good overall.

 

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