Can I play any record on any record player?

No, you cannot play any record on any record player. There are a variety of sizes of vinyl records and a range of speeds at which records are intended to be played. It’s important to make sure you use the proper player for the records you have in order to ensure the best sound and to keep your records in good condition.

What are the main parts of a record player?

The main parts of a record player are the plinth, the revolving platter, the tone arm, the stylus and the cartridge. The plinth is the base of the record player, while the revolving platter is the round platform in the middle where you put the record. When you're ready to play a record, you lift the tone arm and place the needle or stylus against the vinyl. Then, the cartridge inside of the tone arm produces electrical signals as the stylus moves over the record's grooves. These impulses amplify to play music. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of record players.

Did they have record players in the 1930s?

Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.

What were old-time record players called?

Old-time record players were called gramophones or phonographs. Thomas Edison debuted his phonograph in 1877. The device was the result of Edison’s developing improvements to the telegraph and the telephone. He worked out a way to record sound on cylinders that were coated in tin foil (he decided that his invention would “undoubtedly be liberally devoted to music”). On 1stDibs, find vintage record players.

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.

How much is an antique record player cabinet worth?

How much an antique record player cabinet is worth depends on a variety of factors. The age, materials, maker and condition all impact value. If the record player remains inside the cabinet, and whether or not it is operational will also affect the price you can expect to receive for it. Having the cabinet evaluated by a certified appraiser is a simple way to find out how much your piece is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of record players.

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$2,200

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Wrensilva M1 Record Player Console in Natural Walnut / Brass

$18,900 / item

H 31.5 in W 70 in D 22 in

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Located in San Diego, CA

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Wrensilva Standard Record Player Console in White Oak/Brass

$14,900 / item

H 29 in W 59 in D 19 in

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Located in San Diego, CA

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Wrensilva Standard Record Player Console in Natural Walnut / Aluminum

$14,900 / item

H 29 in W 59 in D 19 in

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Located in San Diego, CA

record pocket, and storage for up to 130 albums. Handmade in San Diego the Standard features hand

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Wrensilva Standard Record Player Console in Natural Walnut / Brass

$14,900 / item

H 29 in W 59 in D 19 in

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Located in San Diego, CA

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Wrensilva M1 Record Player Console in White Oak and Brass

$18,900 / item

H 31.5 in W 70 in D 22 in

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$18,900 / item

H 32 in W 70 in D 22 in

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Located in San Diego, CA

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$1,480

H 22 in W 29 in D 29 in

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Located in Miami, FL

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$3,860

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$2,356

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$5,900

H 28 in W 28.8 in D 16 in

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By Ico Parisi

Located in Vigonza, Padua

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H 32 in W 42 in D 18 in

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Electrohome 703 Circa 75 stereo console radio record player (eames baughman lk)

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H 25 in W 36 in D 36 in

Electrohome 703 Circa 75 stereo console radio record player (eames baughman lk)

Located in Madison, WI

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Electrohome 701 Circa 75 stereo console radio record player (eames baughman lk)

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H 29 in W 63 in D 25 in

Electrohome 701 Circa 75 stereo console radio record player (eames baughman lk)

Located in Madison, WI

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Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Radio Record Player bar coffee table book

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Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Radio Record Player bar coffee table book

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Midcentury Record Player Console

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H 27.56 in W 62.6 in L 27.56 in

Midcentury Record Player Console

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this midcentury record player console in amazing vintage condition, the sound system works

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Mahogany

Retro Stereo Console

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H 35.5 in Dm NaN in

Retro Stereo Console

Located in Bronx, NY

Beautiful record player console with sliding doors, glass shelves and upholstered panels

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Retro Console Stereo

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H 211.5 in W 311 in D 1.4 in

Retro Console Stereo

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Beautiful record player console with sliding doors, glass shelves and upholstered panels

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1950's Console & record player

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H 36 in W 47 in D 18 in

1950's Console & record player

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beautiful radio console and record player, in good working condition. dual sliding doors

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Midcentury Record Player Console

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H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 18.12 in

Midcentury Record Player Console

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Midcentury Record Player Console

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H 27.56 in W 62.6 in D 16.54 in

Midcentury Record Player Console

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

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Midcentury Record Player Console

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H 30.71 in W 66.93 in D 15.75 in

Midcentury Record Player Console

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

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Midcentury Record Player Console

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H 29.93 in W 68.9 in D 16.54 in

Midcentury Record Player Console

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

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Petite Midcentury Record Player Console

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H 33.47 in W 40.16 in D 19.3 in

Petite Midcentury Record Player Console

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this midcentury record player console in amazing vintage condition, the sound system works

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Silvertone Midcentury Record Player Console

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H 31.5 in W 55.52 in D 11.42 in

Silvertone Midcentury Record Player Console

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this midcentury record player console in great vintage condition, the sound system works

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Petite Midcentury Record Player Console

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H 27.56 in W 36.23 in D 11.82 in

Petite Midcentury Record Player Console

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

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Midcentury Record Player Console

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H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in

Midcentury Record Player Console

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Made in 1967 by Sky Line. We offer this incredible de luxe Turntable console that works with bulbs

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Midcentury Record Player Console by Phillips

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H 30.32 in W 44.1 in D 15.75 in

Midcentury Record Player Console by Phillips

By Philips

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960 by Philips. We offer this incredible de luxe turntable console that works with bulbs and

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Mid-Century Modern RCA Victor Stereo Record Player Console

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H 19 in W 73.5 in D 26 in

Mid-Century Modern RCA Victor Stereo Record Player Console

By RCA Victor

Located in Bensalem, PA

Truly amazing piece all original and working.Very loud and clear on right side left side works but only when you get the volume knob in a certain otherwise it’s super loud and clear.

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Blaupunkt Arkansas 59 Tube Stereo Record Player Console with Bar Cabinet

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H 35.63 in W 46.25 in D 15.25 in

Blaupunkt Arkansas 59 Tube Stereo Record Player Console with Bar Cabinet

By Telefunken, Blaupunkt

Located in Chattanooga, TN

working but the record player does not work. Tune the dial to your favorite radio station to enjoy the

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Mid Century Modern Zenith Record Player Stereo Console. Circa 1960s

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H 25 in W 54 in D 17 in

Mid Century Modern Zenith Record Player Stereo Console. Circa 1960s

By Zenith

Located in Miami, FL

Fully refinished Mid Century Modern Zenith Record Player Stereo Console. Circa 1960s Features a

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1970s White WEGA HiFi Dual Design Console Turntable Record Player, Germany

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H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in

1970s White WEGA HiFi Dual Design Console Turntable Record Player, Germany

By Dual, Wega, Verner Panton

Located in Antwerp, BE

-Fi includes the original built-in dual 1215 record player with a new system that plays at 33, 45 and

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Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cane Sliding Door Credenza or Media Console

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H 30.75 in W 68 in D 21.25 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cane Sliding Door Credenza or Media Console

Located in Wilmington, DE

inside storage. This piece has been converted into a media console/record player stand by the previous

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Vintage Mid Century Record Player/Stereo Console by Airline

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H 25 in W 57 in D 16.5 in

Vintage Mid Century Record Player/Stereo Console by Airline

Located in San Marcos, CA

Here is a super cool vintage mid century stereo/record console by Airline. Produced in the 1960s

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Vintage Mid Century Zenith Record Player/Stereo Console Credenza

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H 25 in W 54 in D 16.75 in

Vintage Mid Century Zenith Record Player/Stereo Console Credenza

By Zenith

Located in San Marcos, CA

Here is a very sought after Mid century Zenith stereo console. Model X930. The top and sides have

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Gws244 Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Brionvega Rr-126 Record Player Refurbed

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H 29 in W 48 in D 17 in

Gws244 Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Brionvega Rr-126 Record Player Refurbed

By Brionvega

Located in Madison, WI

, Madmen. Stereo Console, Record Player, Entertainment Centre, Buffet, Media Centre, r2r, reel to reel, 8

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Gws318 Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Record Player Refurbished

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H 27 in W 54 in D 16 in

Gws318 Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Record Player Refurbished

Located in Madison, WI

, Groovy, Wood, Studios, Madmen, our dealer in Austin - ATX, Stereo Console, Record Player

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GWS226 Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Cabinet Record Player Refurbished

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H 30 in W 72 in D 17 in

GWS226 Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Cabinet Record Player Refurbished

Located in Madison, WI

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Gws222 Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Cabinet Record Player Refurbished

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H 28 in W 72 in D 18 in

Gws222 Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Cabinet Record Player Refurbished

Located in Madison, WI

, Stereo Console, Record Player, Entertainment Center, Buffet, Media Center, r2r, reel to reel, 8 track, 8

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Mca225 Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Cabinet Record Player Refurbished

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H 32 in W 39 in D 17 in

Mca225 Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Cabinet Record Player Refurbished

Located in Madison, WI

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By Forma, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner

Located in New York, NY

This Caviuna Record Player was produced by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in the 1950s, whose designs were made by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler. This typology was part of the...

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Grundig Majestic Stereo Console

$3,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 31.5 in W 48.23 in D 15.95 in

Mid-Century Modern Grundig Majestic Stereo Console

By Grundig

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Spectacular mid-century console made in Germany model 8080/USA. The original system we believe does not work. The entire exterior and interior was professionally restored.

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Model Hm 6-81 Teak Record Console by Herbert

$4,080

H 28 in W 52.25 in D 15 in

Model Hm 6-81 Teak Record Console by Herbert

By Herbert Hirche, Braun

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Germany Designer: Herbert Hirche Manufacturer: Braun Era: 1957 Materials: Teak Measurements: 52.25? wide x 15? deep x 28? tall Condition: In excellent original condit...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Scandinavian teak Sidboard Record player Dual 1210 , radio by Senderwahl

$4,211

H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 15.75 in

Scandinavian teak Sidboard Record player Dual 1210 , radio by Senderwahl

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in Gaggenau, DE

Mid Century Modern scandinavian teak sidboard record player Dual 1210 , radio by Senderwahl The radio is in fully functional. as well the vinyl record with big space of storage ...

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Teak

"Douglas" Stereo Cabinet / Credenza, Dark Walnut, Mid-Century Modern Styling

$3,900 / item

H 30.5 in W 20 in D 64 in

"Douglas" Stereo Cabinet / Credenza, Dark Walnut, Mid-Century Modern Styling

By Pete Deeble

Located in Long Beach, CA

The Douglas Stereo Cabinet has been meticulously designed to be the perfect home for stereo components, records, and any other entertainment device/media. It's an original design ins...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Oak Slatted Credenza / Sideboard With Record Player Hatch

$7,800 / item

H 34 in W 71.75 in D 20 in

Oak Slatted Credenza / Sideboard With Record Player Hatch

Located in Portland, OR

Solid wood credenza / sideboard with slatted screen doors in white oak built by Material in Portland, Oregon. This piece is outfitted with a top hatch door for access to a space for ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable

$30,000

H 24.25 in W 78.5 in D 9.25 in

Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable

By Clairtone

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

On offer is a rare completely original Clairtone G2 Series Home Stereo System from 1966 featuring two distinct exotic wooden boxes one that houses the tuner and the turntable both pr...

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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

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Record Player Console For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the record player console you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and hardwood, every record player console was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a record player console — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right record player console, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made record player console over the years, but those crafted by Blaupunkt are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Record Player Console?

A record player console can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,000, while the lowest priced sells for $800 and the highest can go for as much as $5,900.

Questions About Record Player Console

Can I play any record on any record player?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
No, you cannot play any record on any record player. There are a variety of sizes of vinyl records and a range of speeds at which records are intended to be played. It’s important to make sure you use the proper player for the records you have in order to ensure the best sound and to keep your records in good condition.
What are the main parts of a record player?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
The main parts of a record player are the plinth, the revolving platter, the tone arm, the stylus and the cartridge. The plinth is the base of the record player, while the revolving platter is the round platform in the middle where you put the record. When you're ready to play a record, you lift the tone arm and place the needle or stylus against the vinyl. Then, the cartridge inside of the tone arm produces electrical signals as the stylus moves over the record's grooves. These impulses amplify to play music. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of record players.
Did they have record players in the 1930s?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
What were old-time record players called?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Old-time record players were called gramophones or phonographs. Thomas Edison debuted his phonograph in 1877. The device was the result of Edison’s developing improvements to the telegraph and the telephone. He worked out a way to record sound on cylinders that were coated in tin foil (he decided that his invention would “undoubtedly be liberally devoted to music”). On 1stDibs, find vintage record players.
What were record players called in the 50s?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
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.
How much is an antique record player cabinet worth?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
How much an antique record player cabinet is worth depends on a variety of factors. The age, materials, maker and condition all impact value. If the record player remains inside the cabinet, and whether or not it is operational will also affect the price you can expect to receive for it. Having the cabinet evaluated by a certified appraiser is a simple way to find out how much your piece is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of record players.