Bill Clark's 78rpm Record Website

On this site you will find information about 78rpm records, or 78s as they are generally called, which were the main method of recording sound from the 1890s to the late 1950s. Also information about cylinder recordings from the late 1800's

You can order gramophone needles by mail.

I am also interested in buying collections of particular 78s

There is a also selection of English Gramophone record labels and early advertisements to view.

Need some new Needles for your gramophone? We have 3 different types:

Buy Gramophone Needles

Do you have any 78rpm records which might interest me?

78rpm Records Wanted

Many stars of the British Music Hall recorded on 78rpm records. For details of the artists and my re-issue CDs visit:

Windyridge CDs

Want to know about 78 records? Find out here:

What is a 78?

My last Mail Order List is now closed, but more information on sales is given here:

78rpm Record Sales Page

Who invented recorded sound ? To find out more, see my brief:

History of Recorded Sound

Phonograph Cylinders were the early alternative to the flat disc. For some information on phonograph cylinders:

Phonograph Cylinders

Picture Gallery

Early UK Record Labels

HMV Gramophones

Vintage 78 Ads

Want to get in touch?

Enquiries Page

The following sites will be of interest to 78rpm Record Enthusiasts:
Windyridge CDs Reissue of original Music Hall and Variety 78s and cylinders.
City of London Phonograph and Gramophone Society The Enthusiast's Society

The site was first online in 1997 when it was at www.bill78.btinternet.co.uk. It moved following BT Internet's decision to close their website facility. The Design was subsequently revised for mobile use. Latest revision in 2026 to update Paypal Buttons

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