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Edison 4 min. Cylinder… “Tell That to the Marines”

Edison 4 min. Cylinder… “Tell That to the Marines” View Now

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Edison 2 minute cylinder…”Fantasia Somnambula”

Edison 2 minute cylinder…”Fantasia Somnambula” View Now

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Columbia AH Disc Phonograph (Early Model)

Columbia AH Disc Phonograph (Early Model) View Now

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Edison 4 min. Cylinder… “ Bridal Chorus. “Lohengrin”“

Edison 4 min. Cylinder… “ Bridal Chorus. “Lohengrin”“ View Now

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Edison 4-minute Cylinder…” What d’ye Mean You Lost yer Dog”

Edison 4-minute Cylinder…” What d’ye Mean You Lost yer Dog” View Now

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Edison 4 min. Cylinder… “My Gee Gee from the Fiji Isle”

Edison 4 min. Cylinder… “My Gee Gee from the Fiji Isle” View Now

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Edison 2-minute cylinder…” I’m in Love with the Slide Trombone“

Edison 2-minute cylinder…” I’m in Love with the Slide Trombone“ View Now

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Edison Standard “Model E” Phonograph

Edison Standard “Model E” Phonograph View Now

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Indestructible 4 minute cylinder… “St. Louis Tickle”

Indestructible 4 minute cylinder… “St. Louis Tickle” View Now

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Edison 4 min. Cylinder… “ B-Hap-E“

Edison 4 min. Cylinder… “ B-Hap-E“ View Now

Timeless Treasures

Here at 4-4 Time, we strive to bring you the best that we can locate. Most of our items are a hundred years of age and older, and all are in working condition unless mentioned in the description. These are timeless items which will become heirlooms for your family and future generations. Have questions about one of our items or looking for something in particular? Send us a message or give us a call. We’ll be glad to help!

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Never mind the questionable sound quality, the cracks and pops. The sometimes cumbersome equipment and having to change a needle after every play. Not to mention the limitations of a personal record library. At a time when an internet connection is all that’s needed for access to a wide variety of streamed music, there are those who prefer not to rely on modern technology for their listening pleasure. Because, at the intersection of art and science, antique phonographs continue to delight collectors by providing original music without electricity, wires, or tubes.

The invention of the phonograph was an evolving process, with twists and turns along the way. In 1877, Thomas Edison, to his great astonishment, successfully recorded (and played back) his recitation of “Mary had a little lamb” using a tinfoilcoated cylinder. A patent for his machine, which was intended not for musical enjoyment but for recording business dictation, was granted in...

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