Edison Amberol 4-minute Cylinder… “Ni**er Loves his Possum” (Racial Title)

Edison Amberol 4-minute Cylinder… “Nigger Loves his Possum”

Performed by Collins & Harlan Cylinder No. 32 • 4‑Minute Amberol Record This is an excellent-condition example of early 20th‑century minstrel‑style recording, preserved with its original Amberol box, which remains in equally strong condition. The cylinder surface shows clean, stable composition with no cracks, chips, or mold bloom—an appealing copy for collectors who focus on historically significant, pre‑WWI Edison material.

This title reflects the racially derogatory language and caricature common in American popular entertainment of the 1900s–1910s, particularly within minstrel and vaudeville traditions. While offensive today, recordings like this are often collected for their documentary value in studying early recording history, cultural context, and the evolution of American entertainment. Performed by the well‑known comic duo Collins & Harlan, Amberol No. 32 captures the period’s musical style and Edison’s transition into longer‑playing 4‑minute cylinders.

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