Edison 4 minute cylinder…”Patrol of the Scouts”

Edison 4-minute cylinder…”Patrol of the Scouts”

“Patrol of the Scouts” is an original Edison 4‑Minute Amberol Cylinder Record (#6782) performed by the celebrated Conway’s Band, one of the most recorded and widely distributed military‑style ensembles of the early 20th century. Their spirited marches and patrol pieces were staples of the Edison catalog, prized for their clarity, balance, and dynamic brass and percussion work.

This selection captures the energetic, forward‑driving character of a classic patrol march — a style designed to evoke movement, discipline, and the rhythmic cadence of a scouting column. It’s an excellent example of Edison’s 4‑Minute Amberol format, which offered improved durability and longer playing time thanks to its celluloid construction.