Boston Public Library Vinyl Records

Boston public library s vast archive of digitally preserved 78s is just a click away by james sullivan globe correspondent updated may 28 2020 12 00 p m.

Boston public library vinyl records.

Listenable downloadable linked to spotify the boston public library bpl sound collection includes hundreds of thousands of audio recordings in a variety of historical formats including wax cylinders 78 rpms and lps. A sampling of the 200 000 vinyl records in the boston public library collection. For decades the basement of the boston public library was hiding something pretty amazing. Most boston public library locations are available during limited hours for patrons to pick up items on hold patrons are also able to use computers at the central library but are limited to six reserved slots and four walk ups per timeslot.

A collection of nearly 200 000 rarely heard unseen by the public vinyl lps and. They will be digitized and posted online. The recordings span many genres including classical pop rock jazz and opera from 78s produced in the.