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Not all that plays on a turntable is vinyl, acetate or shellac! The first picture below shows a promotional record made in 1961 pressed on card. These records, called flexible records, were quite common in the 1960s and 70s. The one shown here is a 3 minute recording about the model turned international fashion expert Francoise Garrigues. The recording was commissioned by the retail giant Peter Robinson and is in very good condition. It plays at 45 rpm, the groove can be seen through the picture of the model.
The recording was made by a company called Lyntone Recordings Ltd who specialised in these flexible records from 1960 through to the mid 80s. Early fans of the Beatles will remember the group’s special Christmas recordings made in 1963, 64 and 65 and only issued through their official fan club. These were also flexible records made especially for the fan club by Lyntone Recordings.
The second picture is a shot of the rear of the Peter Robinson record.The Store was based in Bristol and had just commissioned Francoise Garrigues as their Co-ordinator of Fashion.
Lyntone Recordings Disc
Rear of Disc
Lyntone Disc on the Turntable