Just picked up an interesting variation of the JVC RC-555 to go with the one I have. The one I have is the typical USA issue, with a JW suffix. The new one is from the UK and has - ta da - a clock in the dial! It has a KL suffix (I assume the "K" is for klock and the "L" for longwave).

Notice that the JW has nifty chrome knobs, while the others have cheesy dark grey ones. (Hooray for the USA!)

Also including for your viewing pleasure is a photo I lifted (probably from S2G) of a standard Euro issue, with longwave, but no clock. Don't know the suffix, 'cos it's not mine. Also showing a Victor issue from Japan, courtesy of Turbo Sonic in Tokyo, courtesy of Stereo 80's.com who watermarked it, courtesy of someone on eBay who stole the photo and used it in his listing (which, ironically, was for a JVC and not a Victor). (Also ironically, or maybe tragically, when I sent the seller a message pointing out the discrepancy, I was banned from bidding on his auctions. C'est la vie!)

And now, ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the photos...


Fraternal Twins


JVC RC-555KL


JVC RC-555JW


JVC RC-555?? (standard Euro model with LW)


Victor RC-555 at Turbo Sonic in Tokyo

Pretty duo!
The clock of the left one, looks good.

Remembers me my Philips compactline.
2 boxes with the same model number, but one owns an headphone jack, the other none.

Ho yeah! i like that....

They look elegant - I like JVCs the best

Way to Go BB,Nice to see some Praise For the Jvc Pc 555
I have The Jw,I got Mine From I think Doity or Willfonkjam on Here,If I'm Wrong Forgive me! They pack some punch in a smaller pkg,listen to sw on that box,the stations come in very well.
I actually listen to that box quite often, It doesn't get alot of fanfare but i think it's very cool!

Very nice! It's the subtle little differences that make them unique. A collection of variations is pretty cool.

That's absolutly True Oldy,i have The Aiwa Stereo 300,Did Not realize at the time but i actually bought 2 right at the same time,A grey Version,With Sw1 and LW,and a Silver/lt Grey From Skippy with the 2 sw's. There is actually a Third variation on That Box as well,Cool and Weird at the same time,Huh?

I really enjoy collecting different versions of the same box. I'm glad to hear other collectors like to do that, too!

Very nice,they look great. I like that model/style.