$375.00
1 in stock
This rare Edison/Columbia 5‑Inch Concert Cylinder is titled “I’ll Kill the Man Who Swiped My Can,” a lively comic number from the early vaudeville era. While the song is best known from disc recordings by popular duet artists of the early 1900s, concert‑format cylinders with this title are undocumented in surviving catalogs, making this example especially intriguing for collectors of scarce or possibly custom‑ordered material.
Concert cylinders were produced in far smaller quantities than standard 2‑minute records and were intended for the powerful, large‑horn machines used in parlors, halls, and exhibition settings. Their oversized format delivered exceptional volume and presence, and surviving examples—especially those with unusual or handwritten titles—offer a fascinating window into the experimental and transitional years of early recorded sound.
This cylinder is in clean, well‑preserved condition for its age, with no cracks, chips, or mold, and retains a smooth playing surface. Its strong physical state, combined with its uncommon title, makes it a standout piece for collectors seeking unique or undocumented repertoire in the concert‑size format.
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