Replace needle on old Admiral turntable

My mother has an Admiral console stereo with an am/fm radio and an 8 track player that was manufactured in 1975. While moving it, the needle fell out and we can't figure out how to get it back in. There appears to be 3 pieces: the double sided needle, a red rubber part that holds the needle and a gold metal piece that we have no idea what it is for. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

rondelores Oct 11, 2009

I have a Admiral turntable radio with no needle. How do I find out what kind of needle do I need to play a record.
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I have just received an old admiral 8 track, radio and record player. The record player does not have a needle can someone please help me figure out what needle to get and how to put it in. Thank you

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