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Linear tracking was another fun idea that never caught on:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phonograph#Linear_tracking

It was quite popular with the BBC at one time although they
seemed to prefer the term Parallel Tracking.

http://www.orbem.co.uk/grams/grams_1.htm

Yes - but only for 78s. And wear on the records not likely so important as
for domestic use.

The obvious problem is the extra friction parallel tracking involves. Only
when servo assistance came along was it more practical - like with the B&O
turntable.

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