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!
🎵 Custom Archival Tubes for Edison Cylinder Records — A “4-4 Time” Exclusive
At 4-4 Time, we go beyond the sale—we preserve history. That’s why every Edison cylinder record purchased from us is carefully housed in its original cardboard sleeve whenever possible. If the original container is missing or compromised, we provide a custom archival storage tube, designed exclusively for our inventory of antique phonograph cylinders.
Unlike many vintage cylinders sold online—often shipped loose or in deteriorated packaging—our protective cardboard tubes are purpose-built to safeguard your investment. While original tubes are ideal, ours are just as good—if not better—than the originals, offering enhanced durability and collector-grade presentation. Inspired by early 1900s designs and reinforced for modern longevity, these containers reflect our commitment to museum-quality preservation and premium phonograph accessories.
- ✅ Archival-quality cylinder record storage for long-term protection
- ✅ Shields fragile wax cylinder records from damage during shipping and handling
- ✅ Designed specifically for Edison-style phonograph cylinders
- ✅ Exclusive to “4-4 Time“ — not sold separately or available elsewhere
Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just discovering the magic of vintage recorded sound, our packaging ensures your cylinder arrives ready to be cherished—not just stored.
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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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