Big John Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 History of the 45 RPM vinyl record In 1948 the Columbia company had perfected the 12" Long Playing Vinyl disc. Spinning at 33 rpm the new format could play up to 25 minutes per side. This new record medium also had a much lower level of surface noise than did its older shellac cousin. However, Columbia's big rival, RCA Victor then produced the seven inch 45 rpm vinyl disc. These could hold as much sound as the 12" 78 rpm discs they were to replace, but were much smaller and attractive. The 45rpm record's years of greatest success began with the onset of rock and roll. The new 7 inch format was favoured by the young and in the UK sales of 45s overtook 78s early in 1958 as rock and roll established a boom in record sales.During the next few years the UK was to become a major source of popular recorded music with the advent of the British 'beat' groups which were exemplified in the 'Beatles'. This was the 'golden era' for the 45. Although sales of popular music were to grow dramatically during the following decades, buyers gradually transferred their purchases to the 12" 'LP' as their affluence grew. Indeed, by the end of the 1960s sales of the 45 had even begun to decline. For top 45's sold, these go to Christmas songs such as White Christmas by Bing Crosby or Ruldolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by Gene Autry. Top 45s outside those include Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley, Hound Dog by Elvis Presley and Hey Jude by the Beatles. Any other good 45s you used to play when vinyl was still popular? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Convoy did you hit 45k posts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 History of the 45 RPM vinyl record For top 45's sold, these go to Christmas songs such as White Christmas by Bing Crosby or Ruldolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by Gene Autry. Top 45s outside those include Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley, Hound Dog by Elvis Presley and Hey Jude by the Beatles. Any other good 45s you used to play when vinyl was still popular? I still have just under 200 45s. I've long since digitized them all to CD and now iTunes but I still have them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 did you hit 45k posts? Yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 interesting and too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Congrats Big John. And I'll never forget rolling those 45's and my mom screaming: " DON'T BREAK THE NEEDLE. QUIT SCRATCHING THE RECORDS!!!! " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Congrats John! In 1963 I gave away right around 300 45s and about 50 33s when I joined the Navy. My mother kept all my 78s. I sill have a couple 45s up in the attic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 I think the last 45 I owned was Sweet Child O Mine that my new bride got me in 1988. Congrats Big John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 almost forgot this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westvirginia Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 I have a couple different .45's. Both are based on the timeless design of John Moses Browning... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 I have a couple different .45's. Both are based on the timeless design of John Moses Browning... Those are the type I was thinking of when I clicked on this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEC=UGA Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 45K, wow, lot of posts... Grats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 I remember that my sister had Paper Lace - The Night Chicago Died & Billy Don't be a Hero. I had The Royal Guardsmen - Snoopy vs. the Red Baron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2v Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 The first 45 I ever bought was Sky High by Jigsaw. Congrats, Big John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I remember that my sister had Paper Lace - The Night Chicago Died & Billy Don't be a Hero.I had The Royal Guardsmen - Snoopy vs. the Red Baron. YEP....CONGRATS BIG JOHN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramhock Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Congrats, but I thought we were gonna see some cans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 The first 45 I ever bought was Sky High by Jigsaw. Congrats, Big John! My Dad bought that one. I'm sure it's been posted to my fb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I remember/had all the 45s mentioned. First one I ever recall was the Hawaii 5-0 theme by The Ventures. Hey BJ, trivia: what was the B side to that 45? I take it you all had one of those hokie little 45 players that folded up like a mini briefcase too? :nostalgic sniffle: And congrats BJ.I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby's Hubby Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 History of the 45 RPM vinyl record For top 45's sold, these go to Christmas songs such as White Christmas by Bing Crosby or Ruldolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by Gene Autry. Top 45s outside those include Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley, Hound Dog by Elvis Presley and Hey Jude by the Beatles. Any other good 45s you used to play when vinyl was still popular? I have the Bill Haley and Elvis 45s you speak of. I also have Queen, We are the Champions/We Will Rock You. Got some Willie Nelson. Man, now I gotta go to the stroage and dig out that old box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelBunz Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Congrats, but I thought we were gonna see some cans. Hmmm.....like Morganna? And her "45 I's"?? That fits the 45K post...right? Congrats BJ!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Congrats Big John! I still have all my 45s...and albums. However, I do prefer the Bolt 45 commercials. That Billy Dee Williams was one smooth m'fer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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