"Original" 1946 Wurlitzer 1015 "Restored" 78 RPM Jerry Lee Lewis "Whole Lotta Shakin"

[@thomasweickelt3534]

my great-granduncle was franz rudoph wurlitzer. the inventor of that machine. i am proud. greetings from germany

[@martynh5410]

Rudolph Wurlitzer was born in Germany and moved to Cincinnati in 1853. He passed away in 1914. The 1015 was actually designed by Paul Fuller in 1946. Still, it must be great to be part of that famous family. The Wurlitzer 1015 is the most well-known Jukebox ever created and one of the most attractive. I wish I had one.

[@afterefects]

A greatings

[@Ri5004]

wow. thats amazing

[@gregoriopreciado6719]

One of the best inventions known to man kind! 😁 and of course Harley Davidson 😎

[@irisfandre865]

Die Musikboxen habe ich geliebt. Schade daß es so etwas nicht mehr gibt.

[@robfriedrich2822]

In meiner Kindheit hatten in Ostberlin einige wenige Lokale Musikboxen, diese waren aber relativ schmucklos, hatten irgendwie ein Design wie ein 1960er Jahre Fernseher und komischerweise auch einige West Schallplatten, obwohl es eigentlich verboten gewesen ist, solche Platten aus dem Westen einzuführen und zum damaligen Zeitpunkt gab es im Intershop auch noch keine Single Schallplatten, denn diese hätten ja importiert werden müssen und man benutzte ja den Intershop dafür, Lizenz Platten zu verkaufen, die den Anschein erweckten, Importe aus der BRD zu sein.

[@Radiotron47]

I had a model 1100. I bought two of them for $150. We enjoyed it for years. I put it in storage with my girlfriend's stuff. I haven't seen it since 1999. Thanks Marty

[@DSIK]

Oh my god that machine is my dream

This video was made 13 years ago and the quality of the video is so nice, looks like if he is recording with an iPhone. Loved the rocola!

[@minoxman1]

Fantastic machine, truly a piece of functional art and a great song by Jerry Lee. Please keep on posting more music played on this great juke.

[@ianng5098]

I'll buy one of these and that's the reason my grandchildren will come to visit me.

[@ejohnsonious01]

You know, I never really thought about the fact that the sound of those records was heard differently much of the time than we hear them today because the jukebox is a unique and specific delivery system. Fascinating insight, thanks.

[@helenross4899]

Most beautiful work of art I have ever seen. Rare beauty. Have wanted one for years

[@montsesr2809]

Jukebox lo tengo en pequeño y le he puesto dentro Bluetooth y me pongo las canciones de los 50 y 60, por Internet, sensacional lo bien que suena

[@hugoromeyn4582]

One dime in the jukebox, ask your lover for a dance and you'll had the best time of your life. Wonderful machine.

[@robfriedrich2822]

And the dance was 2 minutes, because the record companies wanted to please jukebox owners.

[@atco21117]

My Dad bought a used 1015 from a restaurant in the early 60s. He bought it for $25 and put it in our basement. We had it thru time I grew up, then moved and sold it for $25. Boy I wish I had it now! Beautiful job on the restoration! -- Atco

[@prebooomer]

I must ask where was that basement, because I bought one from a guy in California for 25 bucks and restored it, could you be the son of that guy?????

[@prebooomer]

and are yu related to anybody responsible for the Atco recording co?????

[@prebooomer]

I believe the town was Rio Vista, in the sac/Stockton river delta

[@tb40ford]

I had people send comments to my videos saying I should play 40's music only on my 1015. I think this music you are playing is perfect for the 1015. Here is a thought that I enjoy.Imagine walking into a old dinner in 1960 and seeing a 1015 glowing back in the corner with the top hits on it. Imagine the way it would look with the patina ,smoke etc. There were several locations that had to use the 1015 well up into the 70's. Wurlitzer offered the 45 RPM change over kit. Come on people

[@astrodome1994]

R.I.P. Jerry Lee Lewis (1935 - 2022).

[@Muswell]

What a wonderful piece of mechanics. Just fantastic.

[@gianlu074]

Capolavoro assoluto! Non esistono Jukebox più belli di questo Wurlitzer.... Amazing!!! Complimenti per il restauro!.... Perfect restored! 👏👏👏😍

[@spencerbergquist781]

My favorite the 1015 78RPM . I think it's the most beautiful of all makes and models.

[@tb40ford]

Awesome machine you have there. Great sound and a wonderful restoration. Travis

[@markmarkofkane8167]

Gorgeous!!! Like automobiles back in the day, absolutely gorgeous!!. I'll take that old stuff over any of this bland stuff of today.

[@jukeboxeddie1]

I have a restored 1015 I purchased in 1975 -- I chromed every piece of metal inside & out -- it is spectacular. It is also stocked with very rare original 78rpm rock & roll records. One small comment -- originally the pilasters rotated inward towards the center of the cabinet. Yours rotate outward -- this is a matter of personal preference of course. To remedy, just switch the motors around and you are good to go...

[@prebooomer]

I kind of like them going the way they are in this vid, the same way mine rotate, the color comes out of the center this way, looks cool

[@HotGeneration200]

This is awesome. I saw one of these at an antique store today and it cost an arm and a leg.

[@hansmyers7495]

My grandpa has one just like this, and a few more different ones. He restores them as a hobby, and I am very fortunate to have been exposed to these incredible pieces of technology.

[@Simesnz]

Beautiful restoration!

[@citizenblaine6752]

Beautiful Bubbler! 😍

[@neilmansfield8329]

This is a great jukebox

[@PhonoMuse]

Magnificent!

[@bonnierusso]

Just BEAUTIFUL!

[@willymueller3278]

Brings back good memories !

[@ManuCarsGallery]

Excellent tune for this mi-forties JB. Nice condition ... :-) I also have this 78-record

[@ki-adimundi8695]

I had the chance to buy one once, but chose the 1958 Rock-Ola princess over the Wurlitzer. It wasn’t able to fit in my mancave! The Rock-Ola isn’t as iconic, but boy does she play those records!

[@ManuCarsGallery]

Lovely exemple !

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

RIP Jerry Lee Lewis, this one's for you

[@afterefects]

beautiful

[@kriszticfr]

Wow! This is cool!

[@luisizquierdo9293]

unbelievable

[@holtdiane]

before my computer crashed, i found a jukebox that allowed me to choose a song and watch the record come out of the stack and play just like we used to.

[@markdubois33]

cashargentinenfan, Of course this song was not recorded in 1946. The Wurlitzer 1015 was manufactured in 1946. The most popular jukebox ever designed by Wurlitzer, they could be found in restaurants and bars into the 60's rockin away to songs on 78 RPM records from the 30's to the mid 60's when 78 RPM records went out of style. With the advent of the 45 RPM records in the late 40's many of these Wurlitzers which only played 24 selections converted to 45's. Jerry Lee was heard on many a 1015!

[@3713msg]

These 78 rpm machines were taken out of service by the early 1960's. You know that to be factual, so why spread untruths?

[@eleanoraitken1207]

WOW JERRY LEE LEWIS HE DID A WHOLE LOT OF SHAKIN

[@Gioagla]

ohh boy ..! ..where s the pink Cadillac ...???..superbe toy you have there mate ... ! cheers ...

[@tb40ford]

Who said this song was recorded in 1946? This song was recorded in the 1950's. The Wurlitzer 1015 was made in 1946 and 1947. The 1015's were found in locations well up into the 1970's. Everybody could not get a new Jukebox every few years.

[@houdini1972]

My God that was fun

[@vilmossaghy744]

Perfect 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖😉

[@benni1023fm]

SWEET!

[@caractacusbrittania7442]

Friend pulled up in his van today Forgot he had a 1015 dry stored Looked gorgeous,covered in cobwebs ,unrestored but complete.

[@keithstocker2942]

1957 Chevy with the wonderbar radio sitting outside the A& W.

[@reykaignacio3995]

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[@reykaignacio3995]

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[@martynh5410]

I just bought one that needs a little fixing up. I noticed that my color cylinders are rotating in the opposite direction to this machine. Which way is correct?

[@WillockRudger-qu9li]

Hello how are you doing today 😊😊

[@SunnyAustria]

Is this High frequency Beep from the Machine?

[@Crazy-Constructions]

rock'n'roll 🤘

[@drummerkc8245]

Is this juke box for sale I want one so bad I want this kinda juke box in my bedroom

[@YourUncleScroatie]

1015's produced in 1946 had a serial number beginning with 10,1947 models had a 20 followed by a consecutive production number...1000001-2056XXX. The first 300 or so had a solid grille casting.The windows had faux etching...something you may never see.

[@prebooomer]

mine has the solid grille casting, and was number 298

[@boombox4037]

I’ve wanted to see one of these physically playing a tune and I found it

[@nuttyprofessor]

These would be perfect to have at any Johnny Rockets restaurants.

[@neftaliortizares5059]

Great,,Show me One 💕 de 45 Rpv...

[@Fuzzy_Logix]

Hi I have one of these in near perfect condition, however it needs a service and perhaps a couple tubes. Do you have a resource who can help me? I am in Springfield Oregon. In fact, this one you’re showing in this video may possibly be the one I have.

[@bonnierusso]

I have a working 1946 AMI Mod A

[@CASHARGENTINIENFAN]

this song, not was recorded in 1946.- Then, Jerry had only 11 years... This song was recorded in SUN Records in 1957.

[@prebooomer]

aaahh but it was also recorded on 78 rpm records, I have a record with an atco label that is a 78 old tar style record, they were made up into the sixties, and sound really good on a jukebox like this one you are listening to

[@prckay]

where can I find one of thises in Canada

[@vintaobsess4030]

Where could I buy an original Wurlitzer? I only found duplicates. :/

[@tarjavalic8810]

+50's obsession Original cost about 10 000$,so you must be aware of that.

[@CrisVangel1958]

lol, the song sounds worlds better on an original record as well.. lol. The Jukebox is cool, don't get me wrong.

[@calvertsch]

Gorgeous! How heavy is the tone arm tracking to accommodate the vinyl 78?

[@christopherapoe86]

is it for sale?

[@NEWbobofhollywood]

it's running too fast. about 80 instead of 78.

[@dariowiter3078]

Robert Wirth Actually, it sounds better at 80 RPM! 😀

[@NEWbobofhollywood]

I'm guessing you're a big fan of David Seville & The Chipmunks. Sounds better at 80 when it should be going 78 is LUDICROUS. Try playing your instrument along with the fast running record. That's sure to work even better.

[@richardsoffice9176]

Thank you, Robert, for noticing this. Most people accept this, don't question it, and, guess what? The record ends a little sooner, the operator makes more nickles & dimes! Yet, this can mirror what people hear on the radio. There is an excellent, big book on the music business, record companies & radio stations, written by a college professor. I'm not at home now; keep in touch & I'll get it to you! It's called "Solid Gold" or some such. Program Directors are usually not D Js; their job is to think of ways to increase listenership, so that more can be charged for commercial time. During the mid - 60s, for example, one P D, possibly for the "Boss Radio KHJ" said that they played the music faster than 45 rpm. This seemed to get people's attention. Maybe messed with the equalization. But then, if you bought the music, took it home & played the record at the correct speed, it could sound (a little) slow, compared to the radio. I'm glad those days are gone. The few stations on A M, who still play music, such as A M 1260 in Los Angeles (oldies), have (relatively) terrible sound, compared to F M. It doesn't have to be this way. Despite the limited upper frequency response (A M must roll off at 5,000 cycles or Hz) A M can still have 'pretty good' sound if station management and engineering care. Some automated station music retrieval systems are 'low fi.'

[@HardKore5250]

How you tell?

[@YourUncleScroatie]

The tonearm is counterbalanced and uses a steel needle...the Cobra tonearm on the 1100 is suitable for vinyl.

[@reykaignacio3995]

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[@chrispopyk6162]

Very early robotics... Engineering Excellence...Hole lot of thinking going on...🧐

[@pulemec]

i said shake baby shake :)

[@curacao86]

Nice Wulitzer but these vinyl 78's are not my style

[@MrPaevo]

78s are not vinyl, they are shellac.

[@aniziodaltro8748]

Chição:S2 S2 S2%.............