This trader advert from June 1950 shows the monster Alba radiogram, model D611 AC.  With 9 wavebands, a lovely cabinet and concealed controls this was major furniture that played records.

No Dull Days With - Alba

AC or DC - There's an Alba to suit
The maintenance of steady sales during the summer season can only be secured by offering supreme value.  From the Alba Radiogram Range there is a choice to suit every requirement including several universal AC/DC models.

Alba D611 AC
9 waveband Radiogram with bandspread tuning on six short wavebands.  Latest type Garrard Auto record changer.  All Radio and Gram controls concealed.  Storage cupboard below for records etc.
66 gns plus £29. 12. 10. purchase tax.

Alba D6112 DC
68 gns plus £30. 10. 10. purchase tax.

5561 AC: 33 gns. plus P. tax 6561 Auto 37 gns. plus £14. 16. 6. P. Tax.
6571 AC: 44 gns. plus £19. 15. 4. P. Tax.  Record changer housed in front pull-out drawer.