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Edison 4-minute Cylinder…” Peer Gynt Suite No. 1,. Anitra’s Dance (part 3) Morning (part 1)“
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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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Bring the Sounds of Christmas Past into Your Home!
As the holiday season approaches, there’s no better time to experience Christmas the way families did over a century ago. Our collection of authentic Edison Christmas cylinder records fills the room with the warm sounds of cherished carols, holiday hymns, and festive performances that once echoed from America’s earliest phonographs.
Imagine gathering with family and friends as these historic recordings transport you back to a simpler time, when Christmas celebrations centered around music, tradition, and togetherness. Whether you’re a serious collector, a history enthusiast, or searching for a unique holiday gift, these rare cylinders offer a truly unforgettable listening experience.
Christmas arrives quickly, and the season is best enjoyed with time to listen, share, and create lasting memories. Many of these antique holiday cylinders are scarce and available in limited quantities.
Add a piece of Christmas history to your collection today
and enjoy the spirit of the season before these special recordings are gone!
🎁 Shop Christmas Cylinders Now and Make This Holiday Season One to Remember.
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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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