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Thread #89869 Message #1698164
Posted By: treewind
19-Mar-06 - 07:15 PM
Thread Name: Why did USA 7' singles have large hole.
Subject: RE: Why did USA 7' singles have large hole.
I read somewhere it was a misguided attempt by RCA to gain a monopoly of the market. They thought if they made records with a different sized hole and speed then they'd make lots of money selling the players for them.
Of course the other record player manufacturers adapted in about 5 minutes....