This section provides the Overview to the subsequent pages which contain a listing of Models for 601 Jukeboxes, 197 Remote Selectors (Wallboxes) and 225 Remote Speakers.
In total, this Web Site highlights 1022 different Models. This site contains the Most Complete Listing of Jukebox and Related Equipment in Publication ANYWHERE. This site is called the "inComplete Jukebox" because, regardless the effort, the the job will always be incomplete. The tables that follow are based on 8 years of work, and are supported by one of the most complete personal collections of original jukebox related literature in the world. A few others have more information, but not the time.
For each major manufacturer, the following Information is provided for Jukeboxes, Remote Selectors and Remote Speakers. Definitions for each are provided on each Web Page
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Since they contain so much information the pages are large, so be patient during the loading, the wait will be worth it. The following is a summary of the contents of the five major pages:
There have been jukebox manufacturers from many countries, but the bulk of the production, and the greatest longevity was the "Big Four" from the United States ... Wurlitzer, Seeburg, Rock-Ola and AMI/Rowe.
The following lists most of the known Worldwide Jukebox manufacturers, their years of production and brief comments about them, it includes 23 in the United States and 31 in Other Countries
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AMI/Rowe | 1927 - Present | USA | The "Tortoise" in the Jukebox Race. Started Early and is still going. Made solid machines, easy to repair and sounded good. Not generally the favorite of collectors, except the 50's and early 60's machines are popular, though are probably the best value for money today. |
Rock-Ola | 1935 - Present | USA | Probably the #3 producer. Had some nice machines in the 30's-40's and their 50's early 60's machines are nice alternatives to Seeburgs being both less expensive and easier to maintain. They ceased to be major player in the 1980's, though they continue to produce a limited line of Jukeboxes AND produce nostalgic reproductions |
Seeburg | 1928 - 1988 | USA | Produced many models in the 30's-40's, none of which are favored by collectors. They dominated the late 40's and all the 50's with the introduction of 100 selection M100A in 1948 and the extensive use of chrome. Are best known by the public for their Model 3W1 wallbox which dominated diner counters and booths across the US for years and still endure today. Their "hi-tech" mechanisms of the 50's can be difficult to maintain |
Wurlitzer | 1933 - 1974 | USA | The most well known producer of Jukeboxes. Their name recognition came with an 1946-48 advertising program which highlighted "Wurlitzer means music to millions". Alone dominated the 30's and 40's with their highly stylized machines which are the most expensive machines today. To the General public, the 1946 Model 1015, (right) "The Bubbler" remains synonymous with the Jukebox. During the 50's and 60's they were always playing "catch up" to Seeburg, though they had few successes. Manufacturing in the US ceased in 1974 and was shifted to Wurlitzer GmB |
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Aireon | 1946 -1949 | USA | Produced about 6 models, the most famous or unique is the Model 400 Coronet, affectionately referred to as the "canned ham" |
Cameron | 1968 - 1972 | USA | Produced a component style jukebox much like a home stereo system with separate speakers, selector and record mechanism |
Capehart | 1927 - 1930 | USA | Produced about 12 Models non of which is particularly memorable. However, Homer Capehart, the owner / manufacturer was. He is singularly responsible for the popularity of the jukebox today by leading Wurlitzer successfully into jukeboxes with his aggressive sales techniques. He later became a US Senator |
Chicago Coin | 1951 - 1952 | USA | Produced one jukebox, the tiny 10 select "Hit Parade". Are most famous for their "Band Box" which was a play stimulator with a 7 piece moving orchestra. These are very collectible |
Cinematone Hollywood | 1939 | USA | Produced the "Penny Phono" which had to play discs made by Cinematone. 1 cent play proved non-commercial |
Daly | 1927 - 1930 | USA | Produced 3 models from 1927-30, the Automatic Phonograph, Concert Trope and Victor |
Evans | 1948 - 1955 | USA | Bought the phonograph division of Mills in 1948, and released the Mills "Constellation". Produced about 7 models in total. Evans was sold to a firm in Mexico City in 1955 and all equipment, parts etc were shipped to Mexico |
Filben | 1946 - 1948 | USA | Filben made two different models, the Mirrocle Music and the very famous and distinctive Maestro. They had to stop manufacturing in 1948 due to losing a lawsuit filed by Rock-Ola for patent infringement |
Gabel | 1934 - 1940 | USA | Produced 10 models, including the illuminated 1936 Starlight, and the rare and distinctive 1940 Kuro |
Holcomb and Hoke | 1929 | USA | Produced 3 models, the Electramuse, Auditorium and Park. Homer Capehart worked there as a salesman before forming Capehart |
Link | 1928 | USA | Produced the 10 Select Autovox |
Mills | 1928 - 1947 | USA | Mills produced 12 major models and many submodels, most of them between 1928-1942, after the war they introduced the Constellation and after financial difficulties, was sold to Evans Co, which continued to produce the Constellation |
Packard | 1946-49 | USA | Packard was created in '32 by Homer Capehart after losing control of Capehart. It did not produce anything until Homer finished working for Wurlitzer (33-39) at which time it produced the Plamor wallbox. Two jukeboxes were produced, the Plamor and Manhattan. Wurlitzer bought up the bankrupt Packard in 1950 |
Pantages | 1946 | USA | Produced the '46 "Hollywood" |
Ristaucrat | 1931/ 1950-64 | USA | Ristaucrat produced two models in '31, but the depression forced them to sell the SMYTH mechanism to Rock-Ola. The 12 Select tabletop Ristaucrat was produced '50-54. A Full size export machine in '57 and two full size in '64 |
RCA | 1932 | USA | Produced only the Victor Model CE-29 |
United Music | 1957 - 1964 | USA | Produced four jukebox models, the A-D, All 100 Select Models. Seeburg purchased all of United's assets, including its Game division in 1964 |
Williams | 1951 - 1952 | USA | Produced only the "Music Mite" and stand, a "toy" 10 select 45 RPM tabletop phonograph |
Antique Apparatus | 1989 - Present | USA | Produces reproduction of famous Wurlitzer Jukeboxes and speakers |
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Wilding & Porter | Early 1950's | Australia | Produced at least two "Musicola" models that were 12 play 78 RPM machines |
Eich | 1931 - 1956 | Belgium | Started production in '31 with the 48 Select Discophone, plus a small 16 Select version. At least four other Discophone versions were produced between '44-50. Their most famous jukebox was the '48-'56 "Goliath" plus a smaller version known as "David" |
Barco | 1953 -1957 | Belgium | Produced at least four models, the '53 "Barco Box Jr", the '54 Barco, the '56 Tribox and the '57 Barc-O-Matic |
Rennotte | 1952? - 1958? | Belgium | Based in Gembloux, Produced various models of the "Renotte" including the CM30, C4M30, CM80 and CM80WB |
Dillens | 1954 - 1955 | Belgium | The company, based in Antwerp, produced at least two models of the "Tonecolor" |
Telfa | 1953? - 1955 | Belgium | Based in Deinze, they had at least two different "Telfa" models which were believed to be 10 Selection. They looked like a cross between a Wurlitzer 1015 and an AMI Continental |
Jensen IMA-AMI | 1950 - 1957 | Denmark | Denmark's largest jukebox manufacturer produced at least 14 different models as both "Jensen" and "Jensen Music Automates". The Models labeled IMA-AMI were basically licensed versions of the American AMI |
Engbaek & Overgaard | 1951 - 1952 | Denmark | Produced the Superno Automat-Grammofon |
Egholm & Mathiasen | 1951 - 1955? | Denmark | Produced at least two models, including the BE-1 (32 Select 78 RPM) and the BE-2 (20 Select 78/33/45 RPM) |
Lytrofon Musicautomater | 1948 - 1956 | Denmark | Produced at least 3 models |
Jupiter | 1958 - 1978? | France | Originally produced by Electro-Kicker and manufactured in Germany and the UK under franchise and later purchased by Atari in 1976. Models include the 100, 96C, 120S, 120R, 80K and 80L |
St Dennis | 1960 - 1962 | France | Produced the Scopitone which was also produced under license in the US by Tel-A-Sign |
Marchant | 1957 - 1960 | France | Produced at least 5 models including the Emphone 60, Emaphone 72, Emaphone 112, Emaphone 140 and Emaphone 160 |
Ste Musimatic | 1957 - 1958 | France | Produced the '57 Musimatic 20 selection and the '58 Musimatic 96, a 96 Selection model |
Wurlitzer GmB | 1963 - Present | Germany | Started European production of Wurlitzers in 1963 with the Lyric, which continued in model variations until 1969. They started their own lines and still are a major producer today. Their most marketed jukebox is the "One More Time" which is a updated reproduction of the famous Wurlitzer 1946 Model 1015 Bubbler |
Bergmann | 1953 - 1968 | Germany | Produced at least 16 models between '53-'68 most of them similar in appearance to their American counterpart |
Tref Automaten | 1955-58 | Germany | Produced only the "Piccolo" and" Melodie" |
Harting | 1965 - 1971 | Germany | Harting produced at least 7 models, their primary function is a manufacturer of electrical/mechanical components and they supplied jukeboxes for Bergmann for subsequent marketing |
N.S.M. | 1956 - Present | Germany | NSM is now the largest jukebox manufacturer in the world and have probably produced more different models than any manufacturer to date. However, their late start (1956) precludes most of their machines from being "collectible" due to lack of visible mechanisms and the use of "hi-tech" components |
Tonomat | 1953 - 1964 | Germany | Produced their first jukebox in 1953, the "V102" and ended production under their own name in 1960. After that they produced jukeboxes for Rowe-AMI, which was a subsidiary of the Automatic Canteen Company of America. They produced their last jukebox in 1964 |
Wiegandt | 1952 - 1959 | Germany | Produced at least four jukeboxes, the '52 Musik Box, the '54 Diplomat A, the '56 Tonmaster and the '59 M40 the last two were wall mounted jukes |
Nova | 1962 | Germany | Produced the '62 "Grand Prix" |
Loewen-Automaten | 1969 | Germany | Produced two models, the Letkiss 130 and Serenade 130 |
Jos van Osch | 1958 - 1964 | Holland | Produced one model, the 70 select, 45 RPM wallmounted Osca-Electronic |
Ace Fruit Manufacturers | 1967 - 1972 | UK | Produced the "Bimbo Box" and "Cameron" |
Balfour | 1953 - 1963 | UK | AMI Phonographs produced under license and named Bal-AMI. Produced AMI Models D - K |
Angier, Akers & Co | 1954 | UK | One Model, The "Hit Parade", 10 Select 45 RPM |
Chantal | 1958 - 1963 | UK | One Model, the Meteor, Licensed from the Swiss |
Ditchburn | 1948-52 | UK | The first serious UK Jukebox manufacturer, which produced various models of the "Music Maker" from 1948-1952 after this period an until the early '60's the company imported other manufacturer's products and relabeled them "Music Maker" |
Arcadia | 1952 | UK | Produced the "Minstrel" |
Sound Leisure Music Systems | 1963 | UK | Produced the 140 Select "Regency Console" |