Product code: Vintage WWII USO Letter on a factory Record Cardboard Record - Qty 3
Three 1940's US WWII USO records that were distributed by the National Catholic Community Service. These paper records were covered in wax; using a recording booth the sitter would talk while the machine “cut” their voice into the record. Playable on a turntable at 78 r.p.m., these were mailed to friends or loved ones back home. The 2 hole pattern was used to accommodate any record player (there wasn't a standard player at this time). The manufacturer of these records factory was Rainbo Records located in Los Angeles, Ca, now closed. Measures approx 6.5” dia Condition is as shown, all 3 have recorded messages. Front and back photos are shown, please review as these are part of the description. Unable to confirm these are playable.
Three 1940's US WWII USO records that were distributed by the National Catholic Community Service. These paper records were covered in wax; using a recording booth the sitter would talk while the machine “cut” their voice into the record. Playable on a turntable at 78 r.p.m., these were mailed to friends or loved ones back home. The 2 hole pattern was used to accommodate any record player (there wasn't a standard player at this time). The manufacturer of these records factory was Rainbo Records located in Los Angeles, Ca, now closed. Measures approx 6.5” dia Condition is as shown, all 3 have recorded messages. Front and back photos are shown, please review as these are part of the description. Unable to confirm these are playable.