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| A 78 rpm record with early DYNA label |
All of these records were pressed in shellac, 78 rpm format. Earlier record materials were a rather brittle formula of 25%
shellac, a filler of a cotton compound similar to manila paper, powdered slate,
and a small amount of a wax lubricant. The record size is 10 inches in diameter with
two – three minutes of playing time.
We are more familiar with Original Pilipino Music (OPM) that
became popular in the late 1970s when Filipino music composers started to make
pop songs in Pilipino, but we should also remember this genre of older music. I would like to share some of these early Philippine records.
Pre-War Years (1908 - 1941)
Post war years (1945 - 1965)
I also used to collect these so-called 78rpms. But the problem in collecting these shellacs is their vulnerability. No matter how hard you try to keep them, they keep on breaking because, as they aged, they become more brittle. Nevertheless, it is indeed worth collecting and very satisfying indeed, especially if you own a Gramophone with which to play them..the sounds it produce is beautifully nostalgic what with all its pops and hisses.
ReplyDeleteYour collection is very valuable and very important. They serve as our vital connection to our rich colonial heritage.
may mga binebenta po akong mga plaka...baka gusto nyo pong bilhin?
DeleteYou are right Dennis, these 78 rpm records are very fragile. I broke some while cleaning them. I hope I can preserve them. Thanks for you comments.
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