The Wurlitzer Model 1015 | Written by Michael Papa
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The Wurlitzer Model 1015 | Written by Michael Papa

Articles by Michael Papa Soft Cover Book 2ND EDITION AVAILABLE HERE The story of how the Wurlitzer 1015 became the most iconic jukebox ever made. After a year in the making, we are ready to announce Michael’s new book, “The Wurlitzer Model 1015” Making its debut at the November Chicagoland Jukebox show, this book captures the…

No Tampering! | Written By Michael Papa
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No Tampering! | Written By Michael Papa

Articles by Michael Papa No Tampering! Hard Cover Book A guide to the re-creation machines made by National Jukebox Exchange in Mayfield, New York. History, records, process and more. An excerpt from the forward, “I’ve been intrigued by penny arcade machines for as long as I can remember. My first recollection of seeing one of…

Wurlitzer History
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Wurlitzer History

Articles by John Papa Jukebox History The Wurlitzer family started buying and selling musical items in Saxony as far back as 1659. Rudolph Wurlitzer came to the United States in 1853 and started an import business selling instruments to the U.S. government during the Civil War. Soon he became the largest instrument supplier in America…