Crank up that victrola
This email from Daniel was sent to my column.
“Quite recently while I was rummaging through my grandfather’s stuff, I came across 30 or so vinyl records from the 1920s. They were in good shape considering that most of them were nearly 90 years old. The artists were all local singing those songs we hear in Rogelio dela Rosa movies. Do you know of anybody who might be interested in such records? My former classmate at UP told me to donate the collection to the UP College of Music, which my lolo would probably appreciate, being an alumnus of UP. Do you know who I can contact for the donation?”
Anyone?
Kermit wishes to point out that records from the Twenties are shellac, not vinyl, which was invented later. 78 rpm records are shellac, 33 rpm LPs (“long-playing”) are vinyl.
Answers to questions you might be asking, unless you wandered onto this site purely by accident >>>
March 5th, 2009 at 14:14
You may write to the Dean of the UP College of Music: Dean Ramon Acoymo.
March 5th, 2009 at 15:53
I wish I would be fortunate enough to acquire those 90 or so year old vinyls :(.
Otherwise, it should rightfully belong to a music institute for everyone’s apprecation of vinyl record’s ability to store music for a long time.
March 5th, 2009 at 16:18
on second thought, i think’ i’m interested having those vinyls.
To begin with, I collect vinyl records, most of what I have right now are the 12″ mix of 80s music genre. The ones usually acquired by disc jockeys. I got some 70s” extended versions as well, they’re not much, but I got them as a second hand item…
Some of my buddies in fact gave me vinyl records of Pilita Corrales, and the 7″ version of that famous Voltes V song. And yeah it was quite interesting to know that such classics remain stored in that format, which to me is really awesome.
I had to request for the shipping of what’s in my collection from the United States since the stores we have here for vinyls aren’t that much.
Maybe with this, you’ll find it suitable that I instead, should have those precious records for safekeeping. I’m pretty sure your grandpa would be delighted to know his records are in good hands :).
+63.915.2020109 – that is if you decide to make me the next owner.
Cheers!
March 7th, 2009 at 00:17
That’s quite a fascinating piece of history. There are antique shops in Tiendesitas and in Cubao which may be interested in old records. I used to browse through their selections and once I found a very rare LP of the Beatles’ Rubber Soul circa 1966, in mint condition, cover and all. I didn’t buy it because I don’t have old stereo to play it in. Among others there are selections from the 1950’s to the 1980’s New Wave music. Incidentally, any of you regulars here interested in old local magazines from the 1950’s to the 1970’s? Selections include Sunday Times Magazine, Panorama, Free Press, among others. Most are in pristine condition and are gathering dust in my storage room. They belonged to my Dad, who loved to read anything. Though I’d love to preserve them, there’s just too many and I’m worried about the return of termites in my cellar. If you’re interested, please post it later. (Sorry for that plug, Jessica.)