R-87 question on CCC play as selected and Std.

[clintd]

I recently picked up a R-87 and after fixing the turntable, replacing the needle, re-soldering the headers, replacing the battery and general cleaning I figured I would start tinkering with it. Anyway on the CCC 6-08870-01 there is a blank spot where a switch could be but was never installed that's labeled Std. and As Selected. I figured it was to change it from always playing in numerical order regardless of selected order to playing as selected, what I did was solder a loop of wire across the solder pads and it did in fact make it play in order of selection. My actual question is why was the switch omitted? Was it to minimize wear on the mechanism, or was it to keep from playing the same song again if it was previously selected?

[Ron Rich]

As far as I know, it was eliminated in later CCC's as it was never popular--Most jukeboxes only played any selection ONCE, no mater how many people selected it from where -- this was called "over-ride" in commercial use-- with selections "as selected", over-ride was, reduced/ eliminated so the operator lost money ! See our FAQ's section, "attn newbies" post. Ron Rich

[clintd]

Ok, makes sense, I just found it fascinating that all the other components are there for this function except the switch itself. If I happen to come across a switch that matches the others in the unit, I'll have to install it.

[Ron Rich]

Hi Clinton,
I was thinking that a diode was also left out ? The switch probably cost a buck, in those days--it's a common "Switchcraft" product--still available today. Ron Rich