Edison 4‑Minute Wax Cylinder — Rare Christmas Recording “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” (#2769)

 Rare Edison 4‑Minute Christmas Cylinder #2769 — “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” 

 Great Christmas cylinder! This cylinder appears to be in very good condition.  Preformed by “The Carol Singers”. Cylinder number is #2769. Stock photos are used.  Any questions, feel free to ask! Edison 4‑Minute Cylinder — “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” Performed by The Carol Singers • Cylinder No. 2769 A true holiday treasure, this 4‑minute Edison cylinder captures one of the most enduring Christmas hymns in a beautifully rich, early 20th‑century performance. Surviving examples of #2769 are surprisingly difficult to locate today—Christmas cylinders were played heavily, stored seasonally, and often discarded after years of use. Clean, well‑preserved copies like this are genuinely scarce.

This title remains one of the more popular and desirable Christmas recordings in the Edison catalog. Collectors prize it for its warm choral blend, seasonal nostalgia, and the rarity of finding a 4‑minute holiday selection in very good condition. It’s an ideal centerpiece for a holiday‑themed phonograph display or a standout addition to any curated Edison collection. Condition is very good, with strong presentation and no cracks or rim damage. Stock photos shown. Questions welcome.