Victor 2 nd Generation Automatic Record Changer (1928)

This is a record ejecting test of the 1928 Victor Talking Machine Co. second generation automatic record changer. The turntable has been coated two times with red color flex-seal liquid rubber. It should be also stated the turntable should be shimmed with cork washers so that the spindle is barely sticking up above when a record is on the turntable.
This test was performed on my 1928. VE9-54E Electrola with Radiola 64.

[@joechisten7176]

I love these old record changers. They were really just throwing stuff at the wall to see what stuck in that era

[@steelers6titles]

I like how it gingerly lowers the record onto the turntable, then shoves it aside when it's done lol

[@edwincancelii2917]

I love the bass.

[@Pisti846]

Quite clever on the one hand but sort of Rube Goldberg-ish on the other.

[@yodoglover400]

Those old Victor changers are rough as a cob. No wonder that a lot of them cracked or lost a hunk out of them.

[@yodoglover400]

I have a few 78s with a U shaped piece out of it. If there's enough left, I use a slip mat and put the needle on the broken edge and play it anyway.

[@yodoglover400]

Those Victor changers would cause a break like that, hitting the edge.

[@amirsyazli1621]

what is that first record being played on the machine in this video?, I like the tune

[@electrolaman]

Get Out and Get Under The Moon- Helen Kane on Victor

[@xreel1591]

violently yeet the disk on the side i wonder how much risk there is for the disk to break

[@rjtwigg1]

They used to call it the "record breaker". It didn't last into the 30's, as far as I know. Victor records were 75 cents a piece.

[@DewtbArenatsiz]

How often do you need to change the needle

[@matiasomar1888]

Exacto!! Yo pienso lo mismo

[@JohnWilliams-fg7fo]

The famous recalled changer

[@electrolaman]

Yes, Well this is an example of the re-engineered model.

[@robfriedrich2822]

Vintage record scratcher

[@VTMCompany]

What is the rubber button in front of the speed control for?

[@electrolaman]

A rest for the needle when off.

[@anthonyginther6883]

Just can't catch a groove on that playlist huh?

[@Felipe_Souza_da_silva]

The machine gently picks up the disc to place it on the platter, but when the disc is finished, it is discarded as trash, without any care.

[@KermitTheFrog333]

And they say money can't buy happiness.

[@jourwalis-8875]

Was this an acoustic record player?

[@electrolaman]

No

[@joechisten7176]

"ELECtrola" should give you a hint. Also the reproducer shape

[@jeffmayo5283]

it only pays 2 seconds of music.
You better check the warrantee

[@electrolaman]

This video is a test of the record ejecting process. I am making the record manually.

[@rjtwigg1]

Warranty

[@d.a.elliottjr.367]

Probably for copyright. Even after about 100 years.