Bidspirit auction | Philips Disc Jockey 424A Portable

Philips Disc Jockey 424A Portable Record Player - A mid-century Philips 424A Disc Jockey portable record player, dating to approximately 1953. The unit is housed in a suitcase-style carrying case featuring a textured tan vinyl-covered exterior and a maroon textured lining on the interior of the lid. The internal deck plate is constructed from cream-coloured plastic and contains a turntable platter with a brown felt mat. It is equipped with a matching cream plastic tone arm featuring a flip-over headshell marked with M and N for microgroove and normal stylus settings. The deck includes a four-position speed selector lever for 33 1/3, 45, and 78 RPM records, along with a neutral 0 position. A white rotary control knob is located at the bottom left of the deck. The case is fitted with a dark brown plastic handle and metal locking latches. The power cable has been fitted with a modern white plastic 3-pin UK plug. The manufacturer's name and shield emblem, featuring stars and wavy lines, are present on both the internal deck and the exterior of the case.