Gramophones and sailors' dance music

Did sailors listen to gramophone records during the Second World War, what was popular, and did tastes change?

Yes. Dance music was particularly popular, partly as practice for dance halls, though music was avoided where extra sound was unwelcome.

Sailors listened to gramophone records off duty during the Second World War. Dance music was particularly popular, including as practice for returning to dance halls. Music was avoided in some areas because the additional sound was unwanted. Changes in taste during the war are not established in this brief reply.