Original Edison 4‑Minute Blue Amberol 5681 – “My Mother’s Eyes” – Scarce Late‑Era Cylinder

Original Edison 4‑Minute Cylinder… “My Mothers Eyes”– One of the Last Blue Amberol Releases

This original Edison 4‑minute Blue Amberol cylinder, “My Mothers Eyes” survives in very good condition, with clean, stable grooves that reflect careful preservation over more than a century. It includes its original cardboard storage tube, a detail seasoned collectors prize for authenticity, completeness, and long‑term protection.

Cylinder No. 5681, featuring “My Mother’s Eyes” performed by J. D. Parker, holds particular significance in Edison’s recording legacy. This title belongs to the final 38 Blue Amberol releases, produced during Edison’s last, small‑batch manufacturing period before cylinder production ceased entirely. Late‑era Blue Amberol are especially desirable for their scarcity, improved electrical recording quality, and their direct connection to the closing chapter of the phonograph era.

For collectors building a curated library of Edison’s final works, this cylinder represents a rare opportunity to acquire a true end‑of‑production artifact — a piece of history from the moment Edison’s cylinder line reached its conclusion.