Abstract: A reproducing apparatus for automatically selecting and reproducing a recording medium comprises a reproducing device fixed at a predetermined position, for reproducing a recording medium loaded therein, a recording medium storing part arranged fixedly along a circular arc passing through the reproducing device, for storing a plurality of the recording mediums in a radial arrangement within a plurality of recording medium storing chambers each having an address assigned thereto, a designating circuit for designating an address corresponding to one storing chamber from among the plurality of storing chambers, and a recording medium holding and carrying mechanism constituted by an arm structure which is axially supported at a position corresponding to a center of the circular arc.