Phonograph record definition of phonograph record by the free dictionary. Here is a small sampling of rather uncommon early 78rpm phonograph records and record labels from my collection. A phonograph record is analog, a compact disk is digital. Values, buying prices, selling prices book value or appraised price is the highest price the item can be sold for.
A phonograph record also known as a gramophone record, especially in british english, often simply record, is an analog sound storage medium in the form of a flat disc with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove. Columbia graphophone company, some with a banner grand prize san francisco panama pacific 1915, some on harmony label. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Browse our sit phonograph record collectors storage university products.
It plays the pre1900 brown wax cylinders but can be used to play the later black wax 2. There was sound recording before the phonograph, but not sound reproduction. Our not quite comprehensive guide to identification of many edison, victor, columbia and other talking machines and phonographs ca. Phonographs for sale at online auction rare vintage. As of 2017, 48 vinyl record pressing facilities remain worldwide, 18 in the united states and 30 in other countries. The antique phonograph society embraces all of these archaic devices, records, and those who collect them. List of books and articles about history of the phonograph. Antique phonograph and victrola identification guide.
Phonograph records definition of phonograph records by. Searchable appraisal guide to current market values for vintage radios. Pathe freres phonograph co general phonograph corporation, new. Early phonographs operated by a crank and had large horns for speakers. I suspect all those books are obsolete now since ebayers are paying extremely high prices for many of the older radios. Explore releases from the phonograph records 2 label. The first book of phonograph records was the logbook of the musical recording program at the edison laboratory from 18891892. When the disc record was invented, edisons competitors adapted their phonographs to play this type of recording. Click on the superscript link to see the reverse side label.
Mid century modern antique radio 1940 s am fm radio phonograph. This article is about the production of vinyl records for the first several decades of disc record manufacturing, sound was recorded directly on to the master disc also called the matrix, sometimes just the master at the recording studio. It has a quartersawn oak cabinet, and a handcranked mechanism. Mini vintage retro classic gramophone phonograph shape stereo speaker sound system music box 3. Catalogues and books relating to antique phonographs and music boxes. Many new companies entered this lucrative field as basic phonographs patents held by victor, columbia, and edison were expiring. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Antique sears silvertone hand crank phonograph floor model pfci4318 wood cabinet. Throughout the 1910s the demand for phonographs and records exceeded supply. As the record revolves at 33 rotations per minute, a tiny needle, or stylus, simultaneously moves along the groove and vibrates back and forth parallel to the surface. Beginning in the late 1930s, records were usually massproduced, thus making them quite common. From about 1950 on earlier for some large record companies, later for some small ones it became usual to have the performance first. Phonograph record definition of phonograph record by the.
When it comes to late 19th and early 20thcentury technological innovations, no individual had a greater impact than thomas alva edison, the wizard of menlo park. Written by mason vander lugt, national recording preservation board. When the inventor explains the process, instead of speaking he uses a phonograph record. Collectors of blue amberols need to own the book titled edison blue amberol recordings. Most of these are early 10 inch records and 12 inch records. Phonographs, accessories, radio, phonograph, tv, phone, collectibles. Know that most records that are not rare can bring only pennies from dealers. One factor that can affect vinyl records value is if the record in question is a promotional issue, as opposed to a commercial, or stock, copy of the record. However, determining the value of your collectible phonograph records requires a large amount of research that must be completed prior to. It mostly duplicates the rare paper slips, or fourpage folders, included with early blue amberols. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Promotional, or promo, copies of a record are often identified in some way, and they often have a special label that indicates that the particular records was made for. The playing mechanism of the amberola is extremely similar to. Antique phonograph for sale rare antique collectibles. The searchable database consists of detailed reports in an evergrowing database of items in this category. Tim gracyks phonographs, singers, and old records the. The first book of phonograph records is a founding document of the recording industry, representing a log of recordings taken at edisons laboratory leading up to the first sales of musical records by the north american phonograph company in 1889 and 1890.
Ive never seen any book about values of 50s and later phonographs. The best deals on accessories, parts, columbia phonographs, edison phonographs, other phonographs, victor phonographs. A box of extra needles and eleven 10 records are included. History of phonograph record technology recording history. A few odds and ends for sale not related to mechanical music. At first, the discs were commonly made from shellac. Phonograph records synonyms, phonograph records pronunciation, phonograph records translation, english dictionary definition of phonograph records. All records sell for much less than book value except the rarest items.
When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. Buying or selling without iguide could be hazardous to your wealth. Perhaps the most common antique phonograph encountered today is the victrola, a brand name so popular that it came to be used generically to denote any upright cabinet machine although collectors today use the name only in reference to. How the phonograph changed music forever much like streaming music services today are reshaping our relationship with music, edisons invention redefined the entire industry. Unfollow phonograph record to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. See more ideas about vinyl records, phonograph and book images. The diamond a reproducer was for playing blue amberol cylinder records. Index of antique phonographs and music boxes for sale. It was in working condition at the time of cataloging. See more ideas about phonograph, vintage and record player. Obviously, collectors and dealers want to read that records can bring high prices.
A customer asked for a color print of a phonograph record, and someone wanted to have an album of prints made from the shells she found on her vacation. Discover whats missing in your discography and shop for phonograph records 2 releases. Often related to porky panico and publisher keith music. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. Some uncommon early 78rpm phonograph records and labels. A group for anyone with a passion for pre1929 phonographs. For example, edison invented the worlds first machine to. In addition to musical performances, records were often used to reproduce sound effects for radio and the theater, transcriptions of radio broadcasts, talking books for the blind, and lessons for language study.
Antique 1910 victrola phonograph victor talking machine company camden nj. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. Other articles where phonograph record is discussed. How to sell collectible phonograph records our pastimes. The market for the rarest records continues to be strong. Here is one of edisons earliest standard phonograph with a fine original all brass horn. Victrola eightseven schoolhouse orthophonic victrola onetwo. Phonograph record collectors storage university products. There are a number of price guides published, but values indicated are generally highly inflated or based on an isolated sale. The invention of the phonograph is generally credited to thomas edison 1877. Although phonograph records are not the most popular choice for collectors, enough hardcore music fans exist to make selling your collectible vinyl records an exciting pastime.
In his book, the fabulous phonograph, roland gelatt states that in 1919 there were nearly 200 phonograph manufacturers in the u. The phonograph record has made a niche resurgence in the early 21st century 9. Finding aid of the collection of miscellaneous phonograph records 249 5 box 2 burns and allen radio show, january, 1946. Edison opposed records at first due to their poorer sound quality, but caved in to public demand in 19 and also adapted his phonograph to play records. The sound is very good for this spring 1898 machine. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. Phonographs, accessories, radio, phonograph, tv, phone. Phonograph record definition of phonograph record by lexico. These records, which played at 80 rpm, wore out too quickly and were too faint in volume, compared to victor or columbia records of the day, not to mention radio. In 1856 or 57, years before the invention of the phonograph, french inventor leon scot demonstrated the phonoautograph system for recording sounds.
To create this article, 27 people, some anonymous, worked to edit and improve it over time. Us label launched by paul gallis in the late 50s in chicago, il. On most non rare popular records the dealer buying price is often as low as 5% of the book value. Phonograph, also called a record player, instrument for reproducing sounds by means of the vibration of a stylus, or needle, following a groove on a rotating disc. The rare 1920s through 1960s keys from paramount, vocalion and others in original like new condition are very much sought after and sell quickly at high prices.
Likewise, in the uk sales increased fivefold from 2009 to 2014. Value of vinyl records and cd, music collectors price guide. Phonograph records dictionary definition phonograph. University products is the leading supplier of materials for conservation, restoration, preservation, exhibition, and archival storage. Edison standard phonographmorning glory horn32 edison cylinder records antique. The groove usually starts near the periphery and ends near the center of the disc. It is presented here for public access by the national recording preservation board to promote understanding of this period of recording history. Phonograph record technologies from their invention to the death of 78rpm records. Over the years, various books for collectors have been published showing values for antique radios. Objects tangentially related to antique phonographs and music boxes, such as porcelain advertising signs or items pertaining to the life and inventions of thomas a.
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