Does anyone remember or know why record players changed in the late 70's early 80's?

During the 70's you could buy record players, that had an arm so you could load up 5 or so record, when one finished the next one dropped and it automatically played. Around 78-79 they started coming out so you could only play on record at a time... I re,\member being told it was because the other way caused scratches?, but I don't know if thats the reason.

A side note, I think it was around that time that LP's went from having tight plastic covering to a looser or baggy covering?.. and I'm guessing that was to stop lalbums from warping

I remember the drop down record players! :thumb: I dunno why they changed. But you're probably right about it having to do with scratching the albums.

As for the plastic covering.... :confused:

My guess would be because they could scratch. :)

they changed them because on the early players that load up, you couldn't play Stairway To Heaven backwards and listen to all the profound backward messages like "oooh I fell of my chair" :lol:

Sorry, I do not know the anwer to either question, not to change the subject......but this thread just jogged my memory. Do yall remember the little plastic adapter that you would have to put in the 45's so they woluld play on the bigger player..........:rollin: . Sorry, that just caught me as dorky and funny.

I still have my stand up jukebox that plays records, and it will play more than one record lmaooo It's just a B#$%H finding parts for it.......it still works though so I can play those Leif Garret and Andy Gibb albums LMAO :laugh:

Well, I don't know exactly why the record stackers died out in the 70s...here are some of my guesses:

The technology itself wasn't too reliable - after a few years, the mechanic parts wore out, causing malfunctions like dropping none or too many records at once or at the wrong time.

In the 70s, compilations became more and more popular, so there was no real need to stack a load of 45s anymore. Plus, the Compact Cassette became a regular part of stereo systems, so you were able to compile your own tapes without carrying around a load of vinyl.

the Compact Cassette became a regular part of stereo systems

Ha :lol: the "compact cassette" - that sounds funny to call them that - even though that was the correct name for them. People just called them cassettes or tapes