RARE Cinematone VS 1043 12" Jukebox Penny Phono JAZZ 1939-1940 w/ Lithograph
$
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Description
Up for bid is a 1939-40 Cinematone Studios Penny Phono record.
Details:
VS 1043
Tune of the Week "Hear My Song, Violetta"
1. "Could It Be Me"
This is a 12" variable speed record made specifically for the rare Penny Phono record machines of the period.
Penny phono records were created in a specialized Hollywood Studio--the only coin operated phonograph manufacturer in the world making both the phonograph and the records. These were made for the Cinematone Penny Phono jukebox, by Cinematone. Only made in 1939-40 - and both the players and the records are very rare now.
This record is in Good+ condition, not much gloss left and shows some light needle marks and moisture residue. Plays with some surface noise. No warp or cracks. Labels are VG++/VG+.
Original lithograph included, in very good condition, one torn corner, some light creasing, back shows some moisture marks that aren't visible on the front.
Record will be carefully packed with heavy cardboard box, bubble wrap, etc. and shipped via USPS with delivery tracking/confirmation.
Penny Phono Jukebox made by Cinematone Corporation played the very special records which were made in Cinematone Studios exclusively for their jukeboxes and featured 10 tracks per record. These special ?variable speed? records were distributed weekly by mail to the owners, bars, clubs, soda shops, containing the Penny Phono Jukebox machines.
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