Do you know what this thing is?

[exitseven]

What is this thing?

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I probably should have specified nobody over 50 could answer this question.

[msc545]

This is a 45 RPM record adapter (also called a spindle adapter or insert).

It allows you to play 7-inch vinyl singles (which have a large center hole) on a turntable with a standard spindle meant for LPs (which have a smaller center hole). The adapter fits into the large hole of the 45 RPM record so it can be centered properly on the turntable.

The style you’ve shown is the classic “snap-in” plastic type, popular from the mid-20th century onward.

[msc545]

Thank you for MHO

[Makeushiver]

Goof call

[Lliam]

A Ukrainian Nazi symbol.

Just kidding.

You inserted them into the holes of 45 rpm records so that you could play them on a regular turntable.

[exitseven]

I had an old Garrard turntable. I bet that wherever it is, it still works.

[Lliam]

Thanks for the MHO, X7.

[douride2]

That looks like a center for those old 45s. You know those black round things they had back in the days gone long by. They had music on them. LOL

[FenixG45]

HAHAHA!

[douride2]

Thanks for a MHO.

[purplepoppy]

It's an ancient celtic cock circle. A trio of todgers representing the holy trinity or something. I'm pretty sure I've seen one in a church

[fivebyfour]

The "holy trinity" is another name for "airtight" I believe,

[FenixG45]

ROTFLMAO!!!

[Likes2drive]

Yeah, that’s an adapter for a 45 record to fit on a 33 spin rod

[OlderAndWiser]

It is an adapter used so that 45 rpm vinyl records can be played on a turntable designed for 33 rpm vinyl records.

[AviatorTom]

It's an insert that allows 45 records to be played on a record player with a spindle. You clip it into the large hole in the middle of the 45 record and the spindle goes through the small hole.

[WindAtMyBack]

I still have a few in records. Us pack rats have all kinds of stuff that we should have gotten rid of ages ago.

[exitseven]

The four lads. How cool

[Sal_Monella]

I have 200+ LP's.

[WindAtMyBack]

"The four lads. How cool "

Those were not originally my records. Someone gave them to me, but I've never listened to any of them.

[exitseven]

I saw the Lettermen perform a few years ago. There was only one of the original members but they were very good and I forgot just how many hit records that they had.

[bingbongbangbung]

Kaleidoscope is the official term for that pattern; to the user who showed an image of the Mangekyo Sharingan from Naruto series, that phrase literally translates to Kaleidoscope Copy-Wheel-Eye

[llorando]

That is a 45 RPM adapter. Most record players and turn tables post 1950s come with a 45 adapter, the one pictured isn't an adapter that would have came a record player or turn table, but one you could/can purchase, you'd mount it in you 45 rpm record eliminating the need for your record player or turn table to have a 45 rpm adapter. Fun fact, many European pressing's of 45's didn't need an adapter as many European pressings used the same hole as 33 1/3 rpm LP's.

[Wiredone]

Its so you can play 45s on the record player without changing the adapter. I think i still have a few of them somewhere

[Anonymous]

It's a vinyl center spider, like these.

[Anonymous]

I was going to say a fish or a duck face, but I see other people already gave what must be the correct answer.

[LiamJHayden]

Yes. I have my dad's turntable and my mom had a slew of 45's.

[nawtee_me]

I don’t know the name of it but I do know its purpose. Since I came over 50 I won’t answer though…. lol

[Mangospacho]

It was for playing records on a record player.

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[Anonymous]

I think I’ve seen that on the internet before , but I don't know

[Beckybooboo]

Three snakes playing follow the leader?

[Beckybooboo]

I just showed it to a friend, she said it looks like three snakes that share a certain kink 😳

[LiamS95]

It's an insert for a 45 record do you can play it.

[DishLady]

Hahaha. Yes. I have one.

[Dinklex3]

The thing from Naruto

[sage2021]

Tomorrow is right. Mine were yellow 💛

[BCRanger10]

Fidget spinner?

[Pterodon]

It’s a 45 adapter to play 45 records on an LP spindle

[Anonymous]

some sort of symbol that republicucks will try and justify as being "good" instead of bad, like they do with nazis

[Xawyx-2]

It looks like some ancient Celtic symbol.

[seeyounexttuesday]

You put it in the hole of a 45

[beefcakebradybatson]

TRUMP'S BRAIN?

[Pohjolan]

You do realise that it reads on it?

[FenixG45]

Yup! I had many of them in HS!

[ohsheeT]

It goes in a 45 records

[ohsheeT]

You have a technique turn table and a gerard. I love with because you can dial then in so good

[dudeinohio]

45 record adapter.

[DrPepper12]

Pog or bey blade toy

[Abdulw]

No what is it?

[llorando]

45 rpm record adapter.

[Anonymous]

Not a clue

[robocop666]

machine part?