QUESTION ON LP

Sounds like you have an old 78 RPM record. You'll need a turntable that includes a 78 RPM speed (that was typically included on most consumer turntables from the 60's and before, and was still quite common into the 1970s.)

For best tracking, you'll also need a stylus designed for 78 RPM records. The grooves are not the same size as 33s and 45s and a typical phono cartridge stylus will ride too low in the groove of a 78.

Finally, the playback equalization curve was not standardized back in the days of the 78. For the most accurate playback you may need a phono preamp with an adjustable curve.

I believe you are describing a 78 RPM record.An earlier form of record manufactured up to mid fifties.It is not made of metal,but hardened shellac.The turntable required must not only be capable of spinning it at 78 RPM,but must also be fitted with the proper stylus.The groove width is wider than the microgroove of 33 and 45 records.Some 78s made at home or in studios are metal discs with a coating of shellac which is grooved.These discs were supplied as blanks and a heated stylus cut the groove.Generally when you find these the titles are written in fountain pen on the label.Now if you are as young as I think you are the next question is "Fountain Pen?"

Noted the message and thanks a lot for your input.

Yap, Casey33.... What is a "Fountain Pen" ^_^

By the way..... I don't think I would get a 78 rpm turntable. Now... should I just kept the LP for it's "look" or just give it out to someone who "wants it"?

If someone reading this and is interesting on this old LP, just email me klaxrctp@hotmail.com and I will try to get you more detail info and pics for you.

Best wishes

You might do some research on the specific 78 you have. Some titles are rather rare these days and it could be valuable. The odds of that probably aren't high, but it is worth checking out.

If it isn't a 78 it is a mastewr test disc. A few are still around.