It depends on how old the record is. The usual turntables can play anywhere from 33 to 45 RPM records. But some of the classic vinyl records may have 78 RPM, which can be tough to handle for some of the modern turntables. However, these records may be from the 1950s, so anything from much later can be played by modern turntables with ease. Also, some of the better ones can still handle 78 RPM vinyl records.