STORY BOOK RECORDS

There were two Box Sets issued (box set 1 left, box set 2 right). Each set contained four picture records (See "Early 40's" record section). And each record had a printed sleeve (bottom left). Individual records come up for sale from time to time, but these sets with the boxes and original printed sleeves are extremely hard to find.

Durability: These records tend to de-laminate. Also they tend to have center hole damage because the center hole was made a little smaller to fit tight over the spindle. The Three Bears record states "Press Down Over Post, Should Fit Tight"(image - right). Note: The Three Bears image in the Early 40's section does not show this message.

DURIUM RECORDS

This album contained 6 Mother Goose one side recorded records (See 1923-34 Section: Misc Companies), the Mother Goose images being on the back side (album cover - left, album back cover - right) . The Durium label was famous for their 'Hit Of The Week' series records.

British - Young Folks Series

 

This series of Young Folks Records 1-6 were produced in England (Sleeve and records 4-6 shown below)

Durability: These records were a durable, cardboard-backed flexi-disc.

TALKIE-JECKTOR

The Talkie-Jecktor was a projector with a phonograph on (left). The early records were picture records (See 1923-34: MISC COMPANIES)[green ex: below,right] and later transitioned to black shellac records [ex: bottom,right] with a picture label. The early picture records were issued in 3 record box sets (box ex. - right). I have record examples in green and orange. "Movie Jecktor Co., Inc., 100 Fifth Ave., New York,N.Y." is noted on the label.

Here is a Talkie-Jecktor Ad (left) I found, showing a tantalizing image of a picture record! I have never seen this record so it may have been a concept image?

Durability: These early cardboard picture records are fragile and susceptible to delamination, flex cracks and needle drops.

JACK AND JILL

This is the Jack And Jill Phonograph No 265(left) made by Joseph Schneider Inc. The early records were picture records (See 1923-34: MISC COMPANIES). Records were made in Orange, Green and Red colors.

Interestingly noted on each record, "Licensed for Movie-Jecktor Only" although these records came with the Jack and Jill Phonograph! These records are made like the Talkie Jecktor records (above) and have "Joseph Schneider, Inc., 200 Fifth Ave., New York,N.Y." noted on the labels. The reproducer/horn combination tone arm of both machines are very similarly made too(above).

Durability: These early cardboard picture records are fragile and susceptible to delamination, flex cracks and needle drops.

PICTORIAL "METALIZED" RECORDS

Mother Goose - 10,000 series

 

This is the first two sets of Pictorial "metalized" records. Each set has 3 slightly thicker than normal records. The first set has images from the earlier released single-sided first set of six Kiddie Records(part1 - left). (See 1923-34: PICTORIAL→10001 series and also KIDDIE RECORD→1001 & 1004). The second set has images from the earlier released single-sided second set of six Kiddie Records(part 2 - right). (See 1923-34: PICTORIAL→10004 series and also KIDDIE RECORD→201 & 204)

Life of Christ - 20,000 series

 

This is a rare "metalized" set of 3 records designed by PICTORIAL RECORDS, manufactured by the NEW RECORD CORPORATION (ex. records left with blowup of text on the record)(See 1923-34: PICTORIAL→20001 series).

The Album Cover is shown (right) and the table of contents(first page) of the album (right, below).

Durability: These records are fragile and tend to warp and delaminate. They also are susceptible to needle drops and surface flaking.

PICTURTONE RECORDS

Treasure Tales

 

Pictured here is a Treasure Tales, three record Picturtone Volume 1 Set (front: left, back: right [blue]) [See Late 40'sPt2: Picturtone(Pt1)→ TreasureTails(Pt1).

Here is a Treasure Tales, three record Picturtone Volume 2 Set(front: left, back: right [red]) [See Late 40'sPt2: Picturtone(Pt1)→ TreasureTails(Pt2).

Folk Dances

 

Here is a Folk Dances, three record Picturtone Volume 6 Set(front: left, back: right [purple]) [See Late 40'sPt2: Picturetone(Pt1)→: FolkDances(Pt1)

Most all of the Picturtone records were released in 3 record box sets.

Mikado Songs

 

Here is a Mikado Songs, three record Picturtone Volume 11 Set(front: left, back: right [orange]) [See Late 40'sPt2: Picturetone(Pt2)→: GilbertSullivan(Pt1)

These Gilbert and Sullivan records are more difficult to find, especially the last ones of the series.

 

ABC Sets

 

Here is an exception, this "record-book" was released as a single (cover: left, back cover: right) [See Late 40'sPt2: Picturtone(Pt2)→ ABC to view the record].(Measures 6 3/4" x 8" - Both books have the same record and pages.)

 

There was also a larger spiral-bound book released with a pocket on the inside cover for the picture record(cover: left, back cover: right). (Measures 7 1/2" x 8 3/4" - This book just has a heavier card stock)

 

Durability: These cardboard records have held up pretty well over the years. Look for center hole damage, edge delamination and flex marks.

PLAYOLA

The Playola Phonograph (left) came with an instructional record (right). Also 5 different albums each containing 3 picture records were available (ex Album 102 Cinderella: lower right)[See Late 40'sPt3].

Durability: These records tend to separate, side1 from side2. They are thin and occasionally found with flex marks (as can be seen at the top of the instructional record).

NIC

There were many Nic Projector models and a few came with a gramophone (ex Model 500, left). The first records were picture records (top right) followed by black shellac picture label records (lower right). I have 4 of the 7 picture records made (See 1923-34:Misc Companies→Nic). The graphics are wonderful and they are rare!

Durability: These picture records are fragile and have not held up very well, being susceptible to edge damage.

Talkie Attachment
Model No. 600

A collector contacted me through this web site with what I would suspect is a rare Nic item. This box (left: box front image) contains an attachment (far left) for the Nic Projector model 500 to allow it to play Nic records. I have never seen this item offered for sale. If anyone knows more about this item contact me through this web site!

Nic Needles

This is an item that the Nic Company made, "Nic Needles"(left). The graphics are great on the paper needle packet! I can't say what is "special" about the needles, since the packet was empty.

THE CHARLES ECKART COMPANY

This is the Charles Eckart Company Set of 4 picture records(left). The set is shown in the "Musical Gems" album which contained 4 records [See Early 40's]: ECKART→M21. The records I have all have 2 holes in them. The second hold must have been used on some turntables that could accomodate the second hole to keep the light weight record from slipping while being played.

Durability: These colorful records can delaminate but have generally stood up well over time.