$185.00
1 in stock
This is an original Columbia 5‑inch Concert cylinder record, a large‑format cylinder produced during the peak years of Columbia’s Grand/Concert series in the early 1900s. These oversized cylinders were engineered for greater volume and richer tonal presence, intended for use on Columbia’s upper‑tier Concert machines.
The cylinder is in good overall condition, with a clean playing surface showing only normal age‑related handling marks. The photos provided show the actual cylinder you will receive, including close‑ups of the surface and ends for accurate assessment.
The recording features a male quartette, a popular ensemble style of the era known for strong harmonies and clear projection—an ideal match for the powerful Concert format. While specific titles on early Columbia Concert cylinders were often minimally labeled or undocumented, the musical content on this example plays clearly and represents the robust vocal group performances typical of Columbia’s catalog from this period.
Surviving 5‑inch Columbia Concert cylinders are significantly scarcer than their standard‑size counterparts due to their short production run, higher original cost, and the fragility of the larger format. Examples in solid, playable condition—such as this one—are increasingly sought after by collectors of early American sound recordings. A fine addition for anyone building a Concert‑format collection, restoring a Columbia Grand machine, or seeking historically important large‑format cylinders with strong visual and musical presence.
