$225.00
1 in stock
Elevate your collection with an exceptional example of Edison’s most commanding recording format: the 5‑inch Concert Cylinder. This magnificent large‑format cylinder features “A Coon Wedding in Southern Georgia”, captured during the golden age of acoustic recording when craftsmanship, engineering, and artistry converged to create sound with remarkable presence. This cylinder is in very good condition and plays loud and clear! Might have a spot or two but look at the pictures for more detail.
Reserved for the powerful Edison Concert Phonograph, these oversized cylinders were produced in dramatically smaller quantities than their standard 2‑minute counterparts. Their expanded diameter, deeper grooves, and imposing physical scale were engineered to project music with a richness and authority suitable for parlors, exhibitions, and refined public demonstrations. This is not merely a recording—it is a statement piece, a museum‑worthy artifact that embodies the prestige and innovation of Edison’s finest work.
