Since 1896...
Victor has been at the heart of a musical revolution, bringing sound to life from its humble beginnings in Camden, New Jersey. With the introduction the disk and record player, Victor radically redefined how we experience music, delivering the world's greatest performances directly into homes. Rooted in Camden’s vibrant cultural history, Victor’s records and innovations bridged eras, giving voice to the pioneers of jazz, blues, opera, and beyond. While the world around it evolved—touching on entertainment, communication, and technological breakthroughs—Victor’s soul has always been in the music, ensuring that each note carries a story of creativity, resilience, and a love for sound that continues to resonate across generations.
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EMPIRE of SOUND® 'The Rise, Fall, & Resurrection of an Empire Of Sound' (Hardcover Book) | Victor Talking Machine Co.
VMI/Victor Publishing, and The Victor Sound Foundation are proud to present 'The Rise, Fall, & Resurrection of an EMPIRE of SOUND'! The 92-page, hardcover, timeline publication features the never before told story of how the Victor Talking Machine Co., Camden, New Jersey, and a little dog, all helped develop, and dominate the modern music and home entertainment industry - and how that legacy continues, and continues to affect, the lives of every music loving person on earth in the modern age!
Never before seen photos, never before told stories, and an easy to follow full-color timeline of the events that bring us from the invention of the disk record and record player in 1887, to the RADIO, to the development of the Victrola® 45 RPM record and player, to RCA-Victor's development of Television, to the near collapse of the music industry and its rebirth in the modern era - you'll be blown away by how sprawling EMPIRE of SOUND is - and just how much noise one little dog can make!
This PRE-ORDER ensures you'll receive a first edition copy of the first run of these books - which will begin shipping in December of 2022!
Victor Talking Machine Company to Victor Musical Industries
The Past, Present, & Future Of Music
Since its founding in the late 19th century, Victor has revolutionized how the world experiences music, transforming it from fleeting live performances into timeless memories with the invention of the disc record and turntable. By making music accessible to everyday people and creating the world's first pop stars, Victor laid the foundation for the global music industry.
Today, headquartered in Camden, NJ, Victor continues to shape the future of music as a creative powerhouse. With legendary record labels, world-class music production houses, state-of-the-art recording studios, groundbreaking entertainment productions, and a global talent network, Victor is dedicated to discovering, producing, supporting, and amplifying the voices of artists and musicians. Our brands, including HMV®, Victrola®, and Victor®, played a vital role in the 2010s vinyl revival, placing millions of turntables and records in homes and helping restore vinyl as a major force in the music industry.
From developing cutting-edge audio technologies in our HMV® SoundWorks laboratories and factories, to producing iconic Broadway-style musical productions, to fostering new ideas through the Victor Sound Foundation, every aspect of our work reflects a deep commitment to music and creativity. We reinvest in musicians, engineers, and creators, ensuring Victor remains at the forefront of sound—connecting people through music that inspires and endures.
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