The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #89869   Message #1698088
Posted By: Dita
19-Mar-06 - 05:26 PM
Thread Name: Why did USA 7' singles have large hole.
Subject: Why did USA 7' singles have large hole.
I've always wondered why the central hole in USA singles was so large.
I know that size was juke-box standard, and in the UK the singles had a "push out" middle to allow for the larger spindel.
However in both countries LPs have the same small hole.
Why did USA decide a different industry standard for 7" & 12" records.

cheers, john.