I'm pretty sure most of us have asked ourselves this question, right? I mean, records all look the same and work in a similar way. You can even play some 78 records on certain modern decks.

So can you play a modern vinyl on an old gramophone player? 

There's only ONE WAY to find out - and I'm going to attempt what none of you should do at home. First we need a sacrificial vinyl, and I couldn't think of one better :) Sorry Cliff

** Records WERE harmed in the making of this film! No NOT attempt this at home! **

Conclusion: Yes, sort of. It worked way better than I had imagined it would. The speed is wrong as a single is 45 rpm and the old gramophone records were 78 rpm. So even when I turned the speed as far down as it would go it was still too fast. Also, notice the metal needle working it's way through the vinyl? Even if I could adjust the speed to 45 rpm the vinyl record wouldn't last more than a handful of plays before it was totally destroyed.

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