Why did record companies use wide holes on 45s?

1 Answer

Answer :

Because the spindle on 45 RPM players was that wide. Later players that played 78s, 45s and 33⅓s needed the narrowing insert.

Related questions

Description : What do you call a 7" 45rpm record that is as thick as a 180gram record?

Last Answer : My guess is 70gram…

Description : Is there any way to find out why a Marine was discharged from service?

Last Answer : God I hope not. I would like to think that information is kept private to the officer and his superiors.

Description : How does a limbless person get their identification taken?.

Last Answer : peoples lips are identical, just like a thumbprint.

Description : Can you recommend a nice turntable? (playing vinyl, not DJ'ing)

Last Answer : I haven’t had a turntable for about 10+ years, but I still have all of my albums-including the woodstock album. Have you gone online?

Description : Around the world, a wingless thing flies, and on the way it whistles and cries. Sometimes it helps destroy towns and trees, but sometimes it relaxes humans and beasts. It can fly through holes so tiny, ... it is feared when it comes. But also enjoyed by the people around. What is the thing? -Riddles

Last Answer : Wind.

Description : Which of the following might be considered a "red flag" indicating possible fraud in a large manufacturing company with several subsidiaries? a. A consistent record of above average ... payrolls by each subsidiary d. Complex sales-transactions and transfers of funds between affiliated companies

Last Answer : Complex sales-transactions and transfers of funds between affiliated companies

Description : Can auto insurance companies charge you based on your credit report and not your driving record?

Last Answer : Auto insurance companies do not chrge you on the status of your credit report. They only look at your driving history.