Seeburg 200LU-1 Library 45 RPM Player

Here's another Library unit different from the console model I listed earlier on YT. This one is a 200 play unit w/built-in preamp but NO amplifier or speakers! It was designed to be listened through your TV, Radio or fed through a PA system. These were quite common in the 50's and straight into the 60's in use in Department Stores, Grocery Stores and Offices. It held 100 records and if loaded with EP (extended play) 45's (which could be bought from Seeburg) you could have as much as 8 hours of play and never hear the same song! Accessories were available including a microphone allowing paging throughout the store or office. I put this on short legs to give the unit a 50's "coffee table" look. ENJOY!!

[@timstill152]

I saw the first one of these ever in my life in a antique store in Lake Geneva wisconsin. The man there said that some were installed in the cabinets like yours but others would be installed into the walls of the owners houses themselves. No speakers were included with the unit so it left the possibilities wide open as to how the owner could distribute the sound throughout the house.

[@garytube1050]

Have had one before, sold it wish I hadn't. Just picked up one who father worked for Seeburg. This is a prototype designed to play 33 1/3 as well as 45's. Going to have restored to play through the entertainment center.

[@Locomotore99]

Very nice. Thank you.

[@seeburgsrock]

Thank you for your posting. I checked in & left a comment.

[@rbratcherjr]

I wish somebody had the 78 rpm version up on KZbin. Either the SICM or the SLBA1. First one is the commercial unit & the second is the home version.

[@mrmjb1960]

Krutger's Grove in New York had one of these in the office.

[@mbohn2466]

Gentlemen, I am in possession of (2) Seeburg 200's Both Library Units w/o stands. Blonde wood. No ancilliary pieces like the speakers or amp etc. I have had them for about 6 years. I was told 1 was operational & the other needed some parts. I have seen the 1 powered up but there were no components present to play through.I intended to restore them but I just never found the time. I would like them to go somewhere where they would be restored & appreciated.

[@Musicradio77Network]

This rare unit which was predating the iPod and MP3 players. This was long before iTunes came into existence where you can purchased music or download the songs from the iTunes Store or getting them from torrents. Anyways, nice library system you've got there.

[@rbratcherjr]

@seeburgsrock Yes I saw it & both LU's are great machines!!

[@garytube1050]

Still looking for control knobs, any idea where I might find them?

[@2packs4sure]

FYI I posted Webb singing Let the children pick the Flowers live a while back.

[@garytube1050]

Any idea why all B sides play with out a problem, however several A sides do not play.

[@seeburgsrock]

@rbratcherjr Sorry, don't have one but will someday when I can buy one at the right price. Be sure to check the home version of this that I also have posted on YT! It's an absolutely gorgeous piece!

[@lincoln3x7]

Found a local one for $75, needs amp and work... worth picking up?

[@mbohn2466]

Can you you help put me in touch with someone? I work as a Construction Manager and move every few years and before all that moving causes any damage I would like to see them in the right hands. The units are not iidentical. One is cleary a 200"C" the other is just a 200. I don't now there exact years of production either. I can supply photos at your request.

[@Slimt-iy2xy]

I just had the insides given to me... fires up... picks up the records... plays... no sound .. likely a tube... and must need to be oiled.. doesn’t move to next record... any thoughts

[@seeburgsrock]

The problem is not a tube. This has a PRE-AMP in it, not an amplifier. This must be fed into an outboard amplifier. Unless you have records on both sides and the levers in the right position, it wont play another record. If that's not the issue, it most likely needs to thoroughly cleaned as most of these do being 50+ years old.

[@mbohn2466]

I meant to say thet are LU's not "C" Console Units.

[@nikodemoka6585]

if it hasnt been too long id be extremely interested

[@mikemorton7806]

What amp are you using?

[@neilmansfield8329]

Did it play 16rpm records

[@vbaries]

Do you know the cost? I have one

[@andrewkimball3405]

Where are you located? I am considering one sometime in the future

[@jimrick6632]

ANYTHING LIKE THIS FOR SALE???

[@seeburgsrock]

As a matter of fact Jim, yes this very one is for sale! It's restored, comes with the much sought after Pickering 345-03D cartridge and correct aux Seeburg amplifier HFA1-L6. You'll have to supply your own speaker. Not exactly cheap but doesn't require any work either! It still has the often missing mech cover and works marvelously. Looking to get $1500.00.