Collection: Busy Bee Parts

The Busy Bee Phonograph Company, established in the early 1900s, was a notable player in the phonograph and record industry. Initially associated with the Sears, Roebuck and Co., the company produced a range of phonographs and records that catered to the burgeoning middle class eager for home entertainment. Busy Bee phonographs were distinctive for their unique record format, which was incompatible with other brands, ensuring customers had to purchase Busy Bee records to use with their machines. Despite the inconvenience, the company thrived for a time due to its quality products and effective marketing. However, as the industry standardized and competition intensified, the Busy Bee Phonograph Company eventually faded from prominence, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and early 20th-century American cultural history.