Bandstand Time: RCA Victor introduces the 45 RPM Record, March 31, 1949

Tuesday, 17 September 2019

RCA Victor introduces the 45 RPM Record, March 31, 1949

March 31, 1949 RCA Victor introduces the 45 RPM Record which is easier to produce, smaller and cheaper than the delicate 78's, which makes it more practical for younger audiences who will soon become music's primary customer. RCA Victor also offered a small inexpensive record player for $12.95 to play the new size and speed.

RCA Victor develops the 45-rpm single and presses the very first one in April 1949. The first pressed single is “Gaite Parisienne” by the Boston Pops Orchestra, Arthur Fiedler, conductor, record no. 49-0100. The first pop 45 is also pressed in April 1949 by RCA Victor: “The Waltz You Saved For Me” by Wayne King and His Orchestra, record no. 47-2715.

en.wikipedia.org Single_(music)

Gaite Parisienne - Boston Pops Orchestra RCA Victor 49-0100