Garrard AP75 Turntable — Specs & Pricing

A manual turntable with automatic motor shutoff and tonearm return, part of Garrard's late-1960s single-play lineup.

Overview

The Garrard AP75 is a single-record playing unit. It came out in 1968 as part of "the new Garrard range." Garrard called it an "exciting single-play unit" and aimed it at HiFi enthusiasts who wanted advanced features at a reasonable price. It plays 33-1/3, 45, and 78rpm records. At the end of playback the motor switches off and the tonearm returns on its own. It was mentioned alongside the AP76 and AP96, which suggests the three shared a design family.

Specifications

Speed	33-1/3, 45 and 78rpm
Turntable Type	manual
Features	Automatic motor switch off and return of pickup at end of record

Context

The AP75 was part of "the new Garrard range" presented in 1968. It was positioned as an elegant, feature-rich option for the HiFi market, with advanced functionality at a reasonable price. The UK list price was £9.90 including VAT in 1975. In Australia it sold for A$75.87 (less cartridge, 1971) and $86.30 (less cartridge and mounting base, 1970).

Market

Forum discussions say the AP75 suits console restorations. Some users report the tonearm failing to track fully to the end of the record. Repairability and parts availability are still open questions, though collectors have found original components.