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What were record players called in the 50s?

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What were record players called in the 50s?
In the 1950s, most people just called record players record players. The technical name for record players from this period is a phonograph. Until the 1940s, many people referred to record players as gramophones. On 1stDibs, find a variety of record players.
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Stereo Way To Heaven - Original Mid Century Record Player Painting on Canvas
By Carl Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Smith explores the area between Pop Art and Surrealism and expresses it in one-of-a-kind original works on canvas, paper or wood. With the use of found images he tells slightly ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Linen, Mixed Media

Vintage Mid Century Zenith Stereo Console/Record Player
By Zenith
Located in San Marcos, CA
addition to your mid century decor. Record player has been serviced. Sounds amazing. The record Changer
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern MCM Magnavox stereo console record player
Located in Madison, WI
vintage bespoke restoration reseller. This darling Magnavox record player console has had a new turntable
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Music Stands

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Record Player bar platinum
By General Electric
Located in Madison, WI
vintage bespoke restoration reseller. This rare mid sized console from GE has an unbeatable look, and
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Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern German record player, radio by Siemens , 1950s
By Siemens
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid Century Modern German record player, radio by Siemens , 1950s The radio is in fully functional
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood, Teak

Vintage Mid Century Packard Bell Stereo Console/Record Player Console
By Packard Bell
Located in San Marcos, CA
For sale is an amazing stereo console/record player console by Packard Bell in walnut. Cabinet has
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

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