The Rock-Ola 1428 jukebox, also known as the “Regis”, is a vintage jukebox model produced by Rock-Ola in 1954. It has a striking two-tone design with a wooden cabinet, decorative accents and chrome trim. The front features a curved glass panel that displays the records and song selections. The Rock-Ola 1428 is a large and heavy model, measuring over 5 feet tall and weighing over 300 pounds.  It can hold up to 50 45-rpm records, allowing for 100 selections.  The records were visible through the front glass panel, and could be easily changed or replaced.

The Rock-Ola 1428 features colorful lighting effects to enhance its visual appeal. It includes lighting behind the selection buttons and often has illuminated panels or decorative elements. This machine uses a mechanical selector mechanism with buttons or levers for song selection. Users press the appropriate button or lever to choose their desired song. It’s equipped with a powerful sound system with a 12-inch woofer and a horn tweeter. It also included “magic glow” amplifier that produced warm, rich sound.

Designed to be used in public places, the Rock-Ola 1428 features a coin mechanism that accepts nickels or dimes, allowing users to pay for their song selection. This jukebox also has a holder for title strips that display the name of the song and artist for each selection.

Overall, the Rock-Ola 1428 jukebox is a highly sought-after model among vintage jukebox collectors. Its distinctive design, powerful sound system, and colorful lighting effects make it a standout piece of mid-century Americana.