Vintage Soviet Ural-49 Tube Radio & Record Player – USSR, 1949. For sale is an original Soviet Ural-49 (???? -49) vintage tube radiogram / radio phonograph, produced in the USSR. The Ural-49 dates from the early post-war Soviet period and was introduced in 1949. It combines a vacuum-tube radio receiver with a built-in record player designed for 78 RPM gramophone records. Historical specifications describe the Ural-49 as a six-tube radio with long-wave, medium-wave and short-wave reception. This example retains its characteristic original Soviet design, including. Original Ural /???? front badge. Built-in radio tuning scale. Speaker section with period fabric. Top-opening record player compartment. Original-style tonearm and turntable. Removable rear ventilation cover with original Soviet factory markings. The rear panel carries the original USSR / Ural Series 49 factory markings, making this an interesting piece for a collector of Soviet electronics, Cold War-era technology, antique radios or vintage audio equipment. The radiogram is currently NOT WORKING. Due to the age of the item, it should be inspected and serviced by a specialist before any attempt is made to connect it to mains electricity. Cosmetically, the unit shows substantial authentic age-related wear, including scratches, scuffs, small chips, surface marks, discoloration, dust and wear to the finish. These imperfections have deliberately not been hidden or restored. Please examine the photographs closely for the exact cosmetic and physical condition. This could be a great project for. Vintage radio collectors, Soviet memorabilia collectors, vacuum tube electronics enthusiasts, radio restorers, prop designers, museums, interior decorators or collectors of unusual historical audio equipment. Because this is a large, heavy and fragile vintage item, it will be packed very carefully for international transportation. Special attention will be paid to protecting the cabinet, controls, record-player mechanism and other fragile parts. This is a 70+ year-old unrestored vintage electronic device. Only the item and components visible in the photographs are included. The photographs are of the actual item for sale, not stock images. Please review all photos before purchasing.
