The Garrard R.C.1: 1932-34 £10. (The very first Garrard Record Changer).
The prototype was conceived and constructed by E.W.Mortimer at home. It was improved by the Garrard team of Arthur Sutton, draughtsman, and engineers; Fred Carrier, Henry Whettam, Owen Venton. H.V.Slade and E.W.Mortimer.
It was soon in production as the Garrard R.C.1. Over 24,000 of the series were sold
- Played 8 records. 12” or 10”
- Auto stop after 8 records
- Repeat & Reject switch
- Fitted with a Garrard 202a motor
The Garrard R.C.1A:
- As above
- Played 8 records. 12” or 10” mixed in any order
The Garrard R.C.2 & Garrard R.C.2A:
- As above
- Fitted with AC/DC motor(Garrard U-5). A lot of the U.K. was still running on DC power, including the Garrard factory.