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VV 8-4 / VE 8-4 X

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The VV 8-4 was a mid-range floor-model Orthophonic phonograph introduced in the summer of 1926. It was a slightly smaller version of Victor's Credenza, and was priced $65.00 less than the 'flagship' model. The 8-4 was a strong performer for its size, but the large horn resulted in a cabinet with a rather 'boxy' appearance. It was a popular seller during the second-half of 1926, but production of this model had ceased by the end of the year, when it was replaced by the VV 8-12, which had a much slimmer profile. The 8-4 was available only with a mahogany finish, and included an automatic brake and a 4 spring motor. It sold for $235.00, which equates to approximately $3,500.00 in today's money. Early versions of this model do not have the padded "record rest" on the left side of the motorboard, which was added later in production; otherwise, all 8-4's are identical. NOTE: the 8-4 at left is missing the original "bun feet" on the base of the legs.
Approximately 19,000 Victrola 8-4's were produced. 
Electric-motor versions (VE 8-4) were available for $35.00 extra. An estimated total of 6,200 VE 8-4's were made.

 The current survivor database shows the earliest existent VV 8-4 to be S/N 512 and the latest to be S/N 19371.

The earliest existent VE 8-4 (electric) is S/N 553 and the latest is S/N 6787

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