Lansay - Penny Record player

An original Lansay Penny Ref. 222 D automatic portable record player, one of the most iconic European designs of the late 1970s and 1980s.
Although marketed under the Lansay brand, this model was designed and manufactured in Italy by MusicalNastro S.r.l., later internationally known as MusicalSound, a company founded in 1968 in Paderno Dugnano (Milan). MusicalNastro became one of Italy's leading manufacturers of portable audio equipment, exporting its products throughout Europe and making the Penny one of the country's most successful portable record players.
Produced approximately between 1975 and 1988, the Penny became a true icon of childhood and Italian industrial design. Its ingenious automatic mechanism allows a 7-inch 45 RPM record to be inserted directly into the front slot, where it is automatically centred and played. At the end of playback the mechanism stops automatically and the record can be removed using the eject control.
Entirely Made in Italy, the Penny perfectly represents the colourful and functional design language of the period, combining portability, ease of use and reliable mechanics. Today it is highly appreciated by collectors of vintage audio equipment, Italian design and 1970s–1980s pop culture.
This example is presented in its original glossy red finish and comes complete with:
Original Lansay box
Mains power cable
Fully tested
Working correctly with batteries (not included)
Working correctly with mains power
Tone control
Volume control
Automatic playback mechanism
Automatic stop at the end of the record
The internal mechanism is clean, complete and well preserved, as shown in the photographs.
The 45 RPM record shown in the photographs and during testing is for demonstration purposes only and is NOT included in the sale.
Approximate dimensions:
Width: approx. 25 cm
Height: approx. 22 cm
Depth: approx. 7 cm
Approximate weight:
1.9 kg (without batteries)
The original box shows normal signs of age and storage, consistent with its vintage character.
A video showing the player fully working is available at the following link:
https://youtube.com/shorts/XI4skMj9-_c
The item offered is original, vintage, and pre-owned, and is described accurately and in good faith.
Before listing, the item is carefully cleaned, tested, and documented with detailed photographs and, where applicable, a video showing its actual condition and functionality. All functions mentioned in the description are tested and verified and are tested again before shipment as a final quality check.
Photographs and any accompanying video form an integral part of the description and accurately represent the condition of the item at the time of listing.
As this is a vintage item, minor signs of age and normal wear are to be expected and are consistent with its age. Any structural damage, missing parts, or non-functioning features are clearly disclosed in the description and/or visible in the images. Colours may vary slightly due to lighting conditions and screen settings.
The unit powers on and functions as described; due to age, electronic components (capacitors, potentiometers, may require future maintenance. Slight background noise, signal instability or sensitivity variations can occur in vintage players and are not considered faults. The item will be professionally packed using protective materials, and double-boxed where appropriate. Shipping is tracked and insured. The item is handed over to the carrier in the same condition as documented prior to dispatch.The buyer is responsible for providing a correct shipping address and for collecting the parcel within the carrier’s specified timeframe. In case of non-collection, refusal of delivery, or incorrect address, Catawiki’s applicable procedures and conditions will apply.
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