Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This is part one of two videos focusing on the basics of what you need to know when collecting original RCA Living Stereo classical records. Part two will focus on stamper variations, and specific recommendations from myself and the pioneers on this subject.

Collecting RCA Living Stereo classical records has been one of the most rewarding facets of my interest in this hobby. Join me as I share the insights and information I have gathered throught the years.

00:00 Introduction
01:56 The Golden Age
03:07 Personal Memories
05:44 Some History
09:22 The First Records
10:27 A Word About Mono
12:00 The Period In Question
12:55 The Jacket Identifiers
14:08 Allternate Jackets
14:54 The Later Logos
16:45 The Dynagroove Logo
17:09 The Labels
26:11 The Pressing Plants
27:47 Cleaning
29:16 Decca Recordings
30:12 Further Details
31:22 Conclusion

Reference System
-VPI Scout with Classic Platter Upgrade
-JMW Memorial Tonearm
-VPI Analog Drive System
-Hana ML MC Cartridge
-Phasemation PP-500 MC Cartridge
-Perpetuum Ebner PE 6060 Turntable
-Ortofon Quintet Black MC Cartridge
-Miyajima Labs Infinity Mono MC Cartridge
-ModWright PH 9.0 Tube Phono Preamplifier
-Cayin A-50T Integrated Tube Amplifier
-System Audio Pandion 30 Loudspeakers
-Degritter Ultrasonic Record Cleaner
-VPI 16.5 Vacuum Record Cleaner
-Sweetvinyl Sugarcube SC-1 Mini
-Pioneer RT-707 Reel To Reel Tape Deck
-Ramar Record Brush
The reference system is wired exclusively with Audio Art cables.