TWO MILLENNIALS TRY TO FIGURE OUT A RECORD PLAYER 🤣

[@thefreylife]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@amaza888]

Lolll! Records were still around when I was a kid. The first record I bought with my own pocket money was the Flashdance soundrack! But cassettes were just around the corner, and the walk-man revolution basically killed records. I just loooove the crackling sounds they make.... All these changes in music formats in so little time. Kinda cool! Thanks for the trip down memory lane!

[@bridgetlaw8634]

Just loved this. Pure happiness💜

[@karendeakin9628]

Well that made my day I’m 60 so record player was my teenage life watching you has made me howl laughing thanks so much

[@babeosaurus]

My local Walmart has LP (long play) record albums. You might check out Walmart, if you're looking to buy more. :)

[@amaza888]

@@LifeOfNigh Lol! My dad had 8tracks! I went directly from records to cassettes. It was such a revolution to be able to walk around with music in your ears!! Good old days... 😂

[@toshomni9478]

I don't know if it's true but always thought you should gently place the needle on the edge of the record in those groves before the recording starts and never let it drop like that in the middle. There are also blank grooves between the songs if you want to skip one.

[@CatherineSunnysideJournals]

LOL... I cringed every time you dropped and plopped the needle on that poor record! 🤣

[@acarroll]

Me, too! I'm like 'NOOOOOOOOOO"!!!!

[@michellerupert3620]

Me too...lol

[@nannajensen7755]

Me too!😅

[@reneeross279]

A woman will never be prepared for the day she hears the Christmas albums she listened to as a child referred to as vintage.

[@lisakay8288]

Hahahahaha Amen!

[@donnaj.1634]

Lol so true! For me It was when Covid hit and all of a sudden people were saying 60 was elderly 😳 ahem I don’t think It is.....

[@carlaschurman4508]

I know. Shoot I was listening to my grandmother's old records that were thick ...

[@tracythehippiechick]

And how....

[@PlannerMemaw]

Yep, the music I enjoyed as a teen is now played on the "oldies" channel.

[@evematice6104]

Lol I feel ancient! Mary no dropping the needle on the record. The warped record may hurt your needle. Be careful of fingerprints too. You can by new albums , with new music now. Albums have made a huge comeback. My kids collect them. So awesome!

[@gholzem]

This was the funniest thing I've seen in along time!! I got a record player for my 6th birthday 52 years ago.. Enjoy and Merry Christmas to both of you.

[@suethomas6719]

Way to make me feel old! You two trying to figure out the record player was too funny! I was actually laughing. Needed that. So it's records, 8 track, cassette, CD and DVD. I think! Sending you both, and the pets, best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a better New Year. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@blissness9795]

Now its digital downloads😁

[@monamorgan8614]

Mary, GENTLY sit the needle on the record lol if you drop it it will damage the record and needle 🥰

[@theresagrosscup1968]

Okay...how many folks here feel old seeing a record player?

[@dmphax]

No way, vinyl is hot again! At least in the music circles I follow. :)

[@lindas4004]

Oh Yeah! I so am but it was so fun to watch their excitement (as mine was when I first got a record player) :)

[@theresagrosscup1968]

@@dmphaxoh I know. It still makes me feel old. We has a farmers market here I use to work. There was a guy that was buying albums from people. They would show up with milk crates full of albums. I bet they had no idea they would make a comeback. I think many people living a minimalistic life style now had an influence on getting rid of vinyl.

[@theresagrosscup1968]

@@lindas4004 my first one was for 45s

[@1951kvk]

I remember the Christmas I got one as a gift! Let the good times roll.

[@dianeskutley3516]

I’m 70 today and my first record player was given to me by my boyfriend over 50 yrs ago. My boyfriend is now my hubby of 50 yrs. I really want a record player now after watching you guys. So fun you two are

[@marilynvalin2225]

use a microfiber cloth to wipe dust and fingerprints off record ,never use a paper towel. the plastic disc is for 1 tune small 45's that have a larger hole. be careful when putting down arm that you do not scratch the record.

[@babeosaurus]

Be careful not to scratch the record with the needle...It can cause the music to skip, and ruin the record. :)

[@hollyosgerby1901]

I have never in my whole life seen anyone so excited over a vinyl record BUT if you have never experienced a record & record player, I completely understand!! Mary and Peter dancing. Ollie: “ Scuse me dad, may I cut in?” Harry sitting beside Peter’s plate while he he is eating. Peter: “ Honestly, we love you, so whatever.” 🤣🤣😘🐱 What a great video.....I LOVED it!! God bless and have a great week! 🤗❤️❤️🙏🏼😘🐕🤗

[@maddieadams75]

You guys are killing me, by dropping the needle on the record. Glad you are enjoying it though. ♥️

[@Asincitygirl]

Shaking my head...my kids know this stuff. I must be getting really old.

[@lindas4004]

Awwww thank you so much for memories like that - although I'm (only) 53, I remember getting a record player when I was very young and the first thing I was taught - was 'DO NOT' drop the needle onto the record...place it very gently onto edge - my nerves were shattered ha ha (you learn the cost of scratching if you don't) it's so funny though now how my grown up daughters say 'in the olden days' and yet vinyl is coming back around. I hope it brings you both as much Joy as it did me, lots of love x

[@MsTitanic99]

So funny to see you two figuring out how to run a record player..lol. A FEW HELPFUL TIPS: There is a little lever to the left on the arm . This is where you use one finger to lift the arm and gently lay the needle at the beginning of the record. Hold the record without putting finger prints on the record. Never drag the needle across the record, this will create a scratch. When the needle goes over the scratch it will either do repetitive studder or will distort the sound everytime the needle hits the scratch. As a kid, this was our only source of music besides the radio. Then came the 8 track, cassettes, dvd,s. Enjoy your record player you two. This video brought back so many memories! I have saved two albums from my youth, Madman on The Water, Elton John and Abby Road, The Beatles. But don't have a record player anymore.

[@kathyrizzi8754]

Harry wants a bite. LoL! Hi, Ollie! 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐩🐈💙💙

[@marilan8154]

WOW did MY childhood come flooding back!!! I gave all my record albums(the big records with a collection of songs on it...like a cd.) to my childhood best friend about 2 yrs ago. It was all the music we listened to as teenagers. We both had a bedroom set which had two twin beds which fit together in a corner and had a corner table with a record player/am-fm radio in it. The beds had large bolstered pillows which went against the wall and made them like sofas. We thought we were the coolest!!! Looking back they were pretty handy. They had upholstered covers that fit over the beds like a lid on a box. I just about wore that record player out. The Christmas records you have remind me of when I was little and my parents listened to those songs. I love them all now! I love when Ollie get excited because y’all are getting a little rowdy! He doesn’t want to be left out! I pray that the whole Frey Life Family has a blessed Christmas full of love!!🎄🎄🎄❤️❤️❤️

[@brynnejewell1275]

I've always wanted a record player! I love the way they sound. Never get tired of seeing Ollie's bandannas😊

[@carolynk.9856]

You guys are so funny! I remember having a Fisher Price record player when I was little. My mom also played Christmas music on the record player. New Christmas memories!

[@christine0701]

I can just feel your joy through the screen!! I don't know why I got in a slump but I'm catching up on all your vids. I should've been watching this at Christmas, I could've used the boost

[@jsloan1984]

im an 80's baby and i loved seeing my grandmothers record player stand that had a radio built into it with the 50 millions of records her, my uncle and mom had in a record cabinet next to it. my brother has a player similar to what you have but remember guys gently place the arm down on the outer edge of record when wanting to listen as it can mess up the record and the needle. god bless

[@TheBeccajb]

LOL! Y'all are so funny. It is hard to imagine someone doesn't know how to use a record player. LOL!

[@heidiyoule6721]

I truly enjoy watching the two of you get such JOY from the little things is life💖 I grew up listening to these records and I still have the record player my parents got me for my 13th birthday!! My parents still have a LARGE collection of records such also includes 45s. When our children were little (28, 30now) they loved listening to the same children's records I listened to as a child. God Bless you both and never stop finding JOY in the little/simple things💖

[@kathyrizzi8754]

I grew up with these record players. The smaller records are single songs, we had to put a plastic piece in the center to fit on the turn table. Those were the best days, ever. I’m so glad you’re getting the experience we had back then. The songs from the 50’s and 60’s were great! 🥰🌺🌹

[@crpssurvivor]

Watched the simple innocence of handling records and player, knew the comments would follow! All in Love guys! Collectors were having a mild coronary...😂🤣

[@cdleavitt4ever]

This was so fun, I laughed so hard. You guys are the best!

[@signeannsutton2549]

I grew up with record players. Cereal boxes used to have vinyl records to play on a record player. Both of you have brought back many fond memories! Vitrola was around before a record player. Everyone in the Frey family enjoy the reason for the season.😇🎄

[@openlybookish]

I'm so happy you both are discovering the true joy of a record. It's pure magic.

[@dottieburton5501]

I laughed so hard watching you two try and work that record player lol brought back memories of my first record player lol thanks for the memories lol

[@DemiFu]

Omg the dropping of the needle made my heart stop. STOP SCRATCHING THE RECORDDDDD. 🤣

[@mrsmom885]

You two are just so cute. Mary Never drop the arm onto a record!! Very, very gently place the needle into the grooves!

[@nancystewart2063]

When you pick up the arm put it near the outside of the album and gently put in on the record and it will start at the first song. I still have the first album I ever bought which was Shaun Cassidy's Born Late. And I can still play it as I have a record player. I have tons of albums and 45's.

[@NorseButterfly]

I still have my Shaun Cassidy albums! I also have several Def Leppard albums, REO Speedwagon, and The Tubes.

[@vettechmom3414]

I still have all my Shaun Cassidy records too. I’ll go one further and say I still have all my Partridge family albums as well. LOL. I just went from one brother to the next LOL

[@vettechmom3414]

Oh my gosh Mary every time you drop that needle on the record I just gasp !! I’m yelling at my computer saying no no set it down gently!

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

Oh my gosh this is hysterical! I remember having record players when I was a kid and of course had albums (33 speed) and 45’s. Smaller records that had a song on one side and another on the other side. Side A & B. Side A was usually the better recording. Peter when you did the men’s meeting and were introduced by a Beatles song back in the day that’s what you could find them on. So the tables are turned. Mom & dad struggle to play music on their electronic devices and you two did a little struggling to learn how to use a record player. Sounded like you were reading a recipe. Funny! Unfortunately one of the drawbacks of album’s was that they did warp. But even 6 albums for $10 was a good deal. Btw, again, back in the day, Zenith was one of the leaders in manufacturing “electronic devices.” We called them record players! This video made me smile! Thanks!!

[@daphnemiller5910]

I remember having a Zenith Circle of Sound player.

[@sharonhumphrey3479]

You guys crack me up and you get so excited over so many things. This one made me feel really old. I bet you don’t have any idea how to use a rotary phone. Love you guys - Merry Christmas Children ❣️

[@carolinecrowe236]

Omg never use a paper towl on a record u will ruin the recod just think of the record as a C.D

[@NickUncommon]

Not entirely, though. Best record cleaning would still be a cool, sudsy bath without dipping the paper center in and then dry off in the direction of the lines from outside in around the circumference. Data on CD is stored in cake segments and one is supposed to wipe from brim to center.

[@lauradoglover2502]

You two make me laugh every day❣ Thank you I need to laugh the holidays are so tuff for me not having any family left. I love you guys PLEASE keep doing what your doing you don't know how wonderful you are❣ All I want for Christmas is the Frey's❣ Thank you 😊

[@DeanneReed70]

That is awesome! please look up vlogs to find the gentler way to lower the needle. Records scratch Very easily. Gently lower with the handle on the needle arm. Great find. It has a great sound.

[@sew_i_did5257]

I grew up with my grandmother's old Victrola (antique bookshelf size record player). Records are basically the original CDs! Fun fact: the grooves in the record are different sizes to mark where a new song starts and I got really good at figuring out how to manage that. An awesome Christmas album you guys might like is Star Wars: Christmas in the Stars!

[@elizabethb3769]

Watching your reaction is so cute lol. I grew up with a record player. Didn't even get my first cassette player until I was a tween lol

[@lauramoore7337]

Yes I well remember playing records and dancing to Ray Conniff's great Christmas songs! I wonder if you have heard of the Ray Connif Singers, great dancing music even though definatly vintage!

[@misstoni3901]

My parents were huge Ray Conniff fans and I became one. ☺

[@Timothy-NH]

Loved the videography with the record player in the foreground, and you guys OOF in the background dancing!

[@delanajohnson5889]

I had a pink record player and played old Beatle albums!! Wonderful memories!!

[@susanmargaretwills6432]

DeLana Johnson - do u remember when even some 45rpm were coloured? But let's be honest, records scratched and stuck in the groove/tapes ravelled like spaghetti/CD jumping around/floppy discs (🤔how long did they last?)... lucky Mileniums with pods etc... and finally lucky us "'Old ' Uns"!

[@kareninva7097]

It amazes me all this old stuff is coming back hope you enjoy

[@susang6193]

Now I know I am old. Those are 331/3 speed records. Please be gentle with your records. Sit the needle at the edge of the record . My parents had lots of vinyl records and their player allowed you to stack records for continuous playing. Thanks for the fun memory as my parents are both dead and the records and player were sold.

[@moonfichter7899]

Love love love the old Christmas music it's the best

[@eej1983able]

I started painting today Mary. I went through a phase of that last year and I'm trying to figure out how to make it "snow" on canvas with water colors lol

[@Jaspurrsmum]

You guys were so cute trying to figure out the record player. Just be careful picking up and dropping the needle. Place it gently and it won't scratch the record. Also, you can tell where one song ends and another begins as there are little groves on the record. Love playing records and I do believe you will enjoy it even more as you go.

[@joyryde65]

I'm surprised you didn't know about a record player my 2 kids are 36 and 33 and they both know all about them 😁

[@whiskeyvixen9221]

I can confirm, being of the 90's baby variety- most of us do not know how tf to work a record player. To be fair, I gave my 11yo neice a CD player and she had no idea what it was. We always come full circle...😅

[@wagal50]

Have to be gentle when placing the needle on album.

[@63angel]

When I first go my record player, which is all we had back then. Someone gave me a record player when I was 14 or so . That was in the 70's. My first records were the Bay City Rollers, Captain & Tennille (Love Will Keep Us Together was my boyfriend and my song), Tony Orlando and Dawn, The Osmonds (I always felt Puppy Love was being sung to me lol) Simon & Garfunkel, Steve Miller Band, The Partridge Family, Shawn Cassidy, Bee Gee's. Frank Mills which was a 45 of "The Music Box Dancer". I could go on and on, but that's a long list lol. Our teacher would let us take our favorite records to school and if we had time, we could play music, but it had to be clean music. But, man I feel old now mentioning the songs,

[@jaytee2642]

OMG, this was mind blowing!🤯 I had never thought of the fact that there are people who are too young to be familiar with a record player. So interesting to see you make your first venture into the world of licorice platters.😄 Glad you enjoyed it...and glad so many others already gave you a bit of schooling on the proper handling of records. 👍🏻

[@luella2897]

LOL !!! Too cute! Do be careful that you don't scratch the record with the needle. It is usually best to start at the beginning and let it play.

[@traceywatson2092]

Officially my favorite vlog ever!!!

[@joduffield7500]

Whatever you paid, was worth it. Those are priceless. Most of the singers are deceased now (if not, all).

[@pinky2389]

So funny story. I'm your same age (31) and I was one of the last country school kids in Nebraska before they shut them all down and we would use a record player for our Christmas Programs and this just gave me warm fuzzy feelings of yesteryear! Thank you for this 🥰

[@Sherri5453]

I recently bought a turntable so I could play my albums that I still have. Excited to see how you guys react to never having had one. Merry Christmas to you both!

[@prepremed4288]

That Ollie hug 🥰

[@carolynlong9148]

I was born in the seventies and I grew up with a record player in my bed room. As a child I had story books that came with a record. It was fun to hold the book and listen to the story on the record player. It's funny to watch you two try to work that thing. When I was in college my mother had a entertainment center. It had a record player and a tap deck on it. I'm a child development major. I used to record the childerns songs from the record to the tape for my class presentations. So many memories I hope this record player brings you as much joy as it did me as a child God bless.

[@maryhumphrey2236]

Make sure you have a spare needle on hand. You might wear out the one that you have fairly fast. :) Looks like fun!

[@jpjpvds]

Oh god,.......... I'm officially sooooooo old.......

[@jasongates-]

I remember that era, too.

[@MsTitanic99]

Me too lol

[@beverlyburris8026]

Seriously 😳

[@dmphax]

Well same, but I am still buying vinyl so I never totally stopped. :)

[@jpjpvds]

@@beverlyburris8026 My first music. 1980. LP of Madness, Baggy Trousers!!

[@undernopretense]

Peter: Do I raise it up to stop it? Me: NNNOOOOO!!! There is a lever next to the arm where it's attached to the unit. That raises and lowers the arm. Lift the lever, 'gently guide' the arm over the spot on the record where you want to start it playing, and lower the lever, again 'gently', to begin play. Reverse the process when you want to stop playing. Lift the lever, guide the arm, lower the arm and turn it off. There are three speeds a record plays at. The old Victrolas typically play at 78rpm (revolutions per minute), the large records at 33 1/3rpm, and the small records with the big hole at 45rmp. Always handle the records by the edges. Never touch the record itself. Always run the velvet cloth 'gently' over the record as it spins before playing. Any other questions, just ask us 'old folks'. You guys are a joy to watch!

[@lisakay8288]

OMG This was absolutely Precious watching you two figure out a record player! When I was a kid this is all we had. 👵🏼😂

[@rremm4917]

This is so cool. I grew up 45’s And albums. Yay for you!

[@sylviatorres7043]

Oh my, you all are making me feel very old indeed. I used to listen to records as a little girl....The Jackson Five, The Monkees, Partridge family, Elvis and so many others. Wish I would have kept my records and record player from that time! It was a "magical" time in my life!

[@mm9374]

You’ve got to treat the records and player very gently - no yank and drop

[@lindas4004]

Aghhh just had a flashback memory... does anyone else remember the plastic piece that was shaped like the 'Isle of Man legs' ? - you used to have to have to pop it in the middle of the record to change from a 45 (album) to a 33 (single) if I remember rightly.... ahhh ha ha ha I made myself laugh at this random memory :o/

[@jeanlee1911]

ohh sweeties. there is usually a lift at the connected end of the arm (the thing with the needle) it will let you lower it slowly, the blank groves on the record is between each song. gently dont drop the needle or you will have to replace it often, dont touch the middle of the record touch the blank black areas at the outer edge. scratches make it jump. clean in a circular motion with a soft not scratch cloth in one direction. xoxoxoxox ( i just had to teach my 20something kids how to use theirs with my vintage....records. (does that make me vintage at 55?

[@stacyscarpello33]

This is awesome! I just recently bought a record player too! (I was born in 1985 so we still had records then, I was too little to operate it lol) A wonderful memory of my PawPaw was 'A Chipmunk Christmas' record lol it skipped terribly but we loved it. Y'all enjoy!!!

[@masunshine2970]

Your dinner looks so awesome. I'm glad you kids are getting to experience the awesomeness of a record player. There are thousands of good old Christmas 🎄 albums out there. If you find an old vinyl shop they have lots of good old records. You can sometimes get the small records which have one or two songs on them one song on each side and they play at the speed of 78. When I grew up they had all kinds of record players. My first one was like yours. Then I got one with separate speakers that flashed Psychedelic colours on the walls in my bedroom, my mom hated that one. Then when I got married I got a complete system with a separate turntable. I still have the turntable, it was very expensive back 45 years ago. I hope you kids really enjoy your record player.

[@judithberry9317]

So funny watching you all struggle with learning how to use a record player. I grew up with one as well as an 8 track tape which was before the cassette tapes came out. Then the new thing for me to learn was CD's and then of course MP3 players and now we can just use our phones. It boggles my mind how many types of music devices we have had just in my short 45 year life span.

[@daphnemiller5910]

Oh, you kids! I was one of those 50s Happy Days girls with my own record player. My parents had the big combo tv/stereo in the living room. Those were the days! I still have all my 45 records, including the Elvis ones. I also have lots of albums. Sadly, I don't play them even though I bought another player a few years ago. Maybe it's time to drag out my records before it's too late.

[@jeanieyelton1564]

It’s so funny watching you two. I grew up with record players. Can you hear me trying to tell you what to do 😱☺️❤️🎄

[@larrynorem6193]

Yeah I have one just like it but mine's got red and white checkers on it

[@donnaj.1634]

Awwww when my kids were little we had Fox and the Hound on a record and they would sit and listen to It... ❤️❤️❤️ Marty Robbins voice is so beautiful❤️

[@GR-bo5zt]

We had both Fox and the Hound & Bambi. 💙💙

[@ritaelona7513]

You need a very gentle felt cloth and clean in the round. Don’t keep picking up the needle, you will ruin it. Just let the arm start from the beginning. If the records warped don’t play it you will ruin the needle.

[@lindagordon2885]

You two are hilarious with that record player! Looks like you got lots of advice from us oldies on what and what not to do playing records! Lol Get rid of the warped record..it’s out of service. Harry jumping on the table or kitchen counters will be a continuing training process...just like child training. Animals can and do learn boundaries with patience and perseverance! He knows he’s loved and a little spoiled!😻😉

[@lindas4004]

I'm only half way through and I feel old..... aghhhhh lol x

[@vickiecable8958]

From a 1960’s music lover ,,,,, respect your records. Gently place the needle straight down and lift it straight up. If you hear the squeak, you’re scratching your record. Never use paper products on your records. Soft cloth You found a few gems there! It’s so fun to hear the beautiful older music❤️💕☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@jacquicoder7160]

Oh, you two are so funny! I grew up with record players so I was reminiscing while watching you. And now I have to learn how to use all of the digital devices of your generation. Yeah, warped records will give you some interesting sounds. And, be careful not to scratch the records with the needle or you will quickly learn what is truly meant by "sounds like a broken record". BTW, the meal looked delicious. I never would have thought of grits, which I love, with shrimp but I guess it works.

[@Sinshine151]

How you gonna call yourselves millennials and not know record players lol. This is so great 😂😂

[@taylorswift456]

I love you guys. You always brighten my day 😊❤️ merry Christmas to you guys. ❤️❤️

[@daniellemiller1122]

You guys are so cute!! I felt the same way when I got my record player so happy and excited !!🌲🌲⛄🎄🎄🎄

[@dmphax]

I love that vinyl has been making a comeback! Grew up with records, went through the sad cassette days (tape trading was pretty cool though) and the convenience of CDs, but nothing can top the sound and experience of vinyl. 🥰 these days, I have Spotify for digital, and then I purchase the vinyl, as it also puts more $$$ in the artists pockets. :)

[@VulcanOnWheels]

You remind me of a series of videos in which kids are shown something that was made before their time, and then asked to do something with it. One example is rotary dial telephones. The wider areas are the songs, so you should put the needle on the narrow line just outside the song you want to be played.

[@monicauyeno7368]

Lol! I haven't touched a record player in years! Since my childhood! I miss it! I wonder if my mom still has my kids record player from when I was younger? I'll have to check! You guys are so fun!

[@moirawarner]

OMG you're going to scratch those records!!! Hold the arm near the needle, not on the metal part so you have more control and GENTLY drop it in the black/darker areas of the record which are the pauses between the songs. Enjoy!! 😊😊🎵🎶

[@nannajensen7755]

Please don't place the tonearm by hand. There's a little stick next to it, you flip that backwards which raises the tonearm, then you place the tonearm over the record, while it's lifted, and once it's in position you flip the little stick back again which will slowly lower the tonearm onto the record😊 you have to be a bit gentle with it, the pickup on the tonearm can scratch the record over time😜🎄🥰

[@nannajensen7755]

Oh and get a brush for the records as well (there's special brushes for that) if there's dust on the record and the needle gets in that, that can damage it too

[@sunnya8]

Awww, hehe! I don’t always notice our very small age difference, my friend. But this is one area where it shows - my first album was 45 of The B52s. I hope you all enjoy it so much! We actually have an old, antique one now with a turn crank. I will have to show you sometime :).

[@juliadillaman3632]

Lol, this was funny! I grew up with a record player, kinda miss it. Mom played all of those , still love them! Be carefull not to scratch the record when moving the needle.

[@cynthiarobertson9435]

be gentle as you place the needle on the record or you will scratch it and it will just be bumping as its playing. And touch the edge of the record not to directly touch front of it as you put finger prints over the top. Just a FYI

[@aricakathryn1519]

I found it cute u playing record player im 42 remember them we have one from 50 style radio works but not record player I used play moon river I liked old music glad u had fun

[@Mariah3272]

Hi Guys-- I'm a old lady that knows about records,so I'll give you some info about them. The big records that you have is a 33 and a half speed record. the small records with the big holes are a 45 speed record. There's a size in between and that's a 78 speed record. Always keep the record in the folder,they scratch very easily!!. To start the record from the beginning of the song put the needle's arm down on the shinier black seams on the record. Also clean the record with CD cleaner and a microfiber cloth. You can find more records at vintage stores or on the internet. They bring back many memories for me and wish I still had my records and player.Enjoy!!!!

[@lornawiercinski8344]

Did you guy record the move from old house to the new house

[@NickUncommon]

Please look, if the record player has a lever for lifting and lowering the arm. The needle and records will live longer that way. Or make sure to be on eye level with the record and arm and slowly lower the arm. For storing the records, either standing upright, or on a flat surface without any weight on top of the records.

[@LWeideman1]

Hilarious! Many Moods- pretty sure I had that one. 33 for the albums, 45 for small ones with the big hole in the middle.

[@penelopepolinsneemeyer4757]

Hi guys! I used to have a very basic record player in my bedroom as a little girl and the music would lull me to sleep every night xxxxxxxx

[@sarahwilliamsen238]

I've been toying around with the idea of getting a record player because they've made a comeback so this has been an education.

[@LizAllenM]

Yes, be gentle putting the needle down! Also, put it down on the stripes which is the quiet part between songs, give it a few seconds, and it will start playing at the beginning of a song. Most albums are 33 1/3 speed. Smaller ones with just one song were often 45. The oldest records, from maybe the 1940s and older, are 78s. It should say on the album what speed to use. I remember we got a record player for Christmas one year; we were so excited.