The Sad Passing of Allen Koenigsberg

[AudioAntique]

We were saddened to learn that Allen Seymour Koenigsberg, age 83 has passed away at his home in Brooklyn New York on June 26,2025.

 

Allen began collecting phonographs in 1966 with a special interest in the historical aspects of inventors and nuances of various machines. With this background and his interest in phonographs, he started publishing a periodical for collectors titled Antique Phonograph Monthly in January 1973 (Vol. I, No. 1) and his last (Vol. VIII, No. 4) December 1986. Allen’s articles were stimulating and creative. Collectors couldn’t wait for the issues to arrive at the doorsteps. The subjects were often unique and thought provoking.

 

Allen’s complete volumes of Antique Phonograph Monthly can be found on the APS website under member resources and by doing a library search. Take time and read his articles. His research and writings are an educational experience.

 

We send our sympathy to the family and thank them for sharing Allen’s knowledge with the phonograph collecting community.

 

Robin & Joan

[Henry]

Sad to hear this news. Allen was helpful to me when I first entered the hobby back in the early 1980s. I also purchased a number of his reprints of Victor publications.