The Victor VE 8-30 was introduced as a wind-up model in 1925. It was the most expensive of the first Orthophonic Victrola models. It featured the largest horn that Victor had ever offered, and was frequently used to demonstrate the amazing quality of Orthophonic reproduction. The selling price was $300 and for $35 extra you could get it with an electric motor, the VE 8-30 X, like this one. A total of 30,642 were produced. This model features an automatic brake for shutting off the turntable at record’s end, two large speaker doors and compartments on either side for record album storage.