The Victrola VV-IX

Pictured here is the Victor Victrola model VV-IX. This model was the "enclosed" model (known as a "Victrola" rather than just "Victor") with the sound horn under the turntable and spring mechanism. This model plays both 10 and 12 inch records and had three storage holes for fresh needles. To adjust the volume, the front doors can be opened or closed to suite the ambient noise in the room. With the doors closed, the player is often loud enough to play in a crowded room, however, the sound is substantially improved with both doors open as far as possible. Along with the adjustment for record speed, this model includes a brake to hold the table while the record is being changed. The spring must be wound for each record played. The record featured here is a recording from 1904. It is recorded on one side of the disk only. This machine was offered in several kinds of wood case and was a relatively "deluxe" model. It sold for as much as $35 at the time. That compared to "popular" machines selling for as little as $5 at the time.

Hear the Victrola play "Turkey in the Straw 1942"

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