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Specialised 78 rpm storage - R.V.W. cabinet   


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  18th Sep 2022, 10:22 AM#1  REPORT  
Scratchy45

In Revived 45s, disinterred 33&1/3s, saved 78s
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I'm drawing a blank on information about a large and sturdy case for 78 rpm 12" shellacs that I've acquired. Details follow - any input or information welcome.

This one has a maker's name "R.V.W." and features specially designed cardboard pockets a little bit like old-fashioned suspension files but specially-constructed for the unit.- they're not symmetrical and have a clipped corner. They are designed so they can't be withdrawn more than a certain amount - there is an internal lip halfway along one side of the storage cabinet which catches on a protruding end of a metal reinforcer on the pockets.

There's one on the bay of E at the moment, minus the sleeves/dividers, though the bar they catch on is clearly visible.

I feel sure there must have been quite a number of proprietary storage solutions for 78s over time, apart from the ubiquitous "albums" and Winel cases. Those that have survived are often the worse for wear nowadays and candidates for something like "The Repair Shop". If the references don't make much sense to you, I should add that I'm in the UK.


  20th Sep 2022, 7:42 PM#2  REPORT  
Whyperion SUBS

Too Many Records , Too Little Time
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I had some I think 10in 78 aftermarket card sleeves which implied they had some kind of storage system associated with them, If I find them I will try to remember to give details as I would imagine if they are producing them for 10in discs they would for 12in ones


  23rd Sep 2022, 4:06 PM#3  REPORT  
Scratchy45

In Revived 45s, disinterred 33&1/3s, saved 78s
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Thanks - I'm not looking for the sleeves however, just observing that the storage cabinet on sale doesn't have them. 12" originals present in mine.


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