Edison Diamond Disc Record 50591 R. Gayler "Celestial Chimes / Christmas Bells"
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Description
Condition is "V+". Disc has mild "cupped" warp which should not affect play. There are two 1" scratches on the "R" side that may sound. Matrix numbers are "6865-A-2-2" and "6911-B-3-3", recorded in 1919. Edison Diamond Discs were a unique type of phonograph record produced by Thomas Edison's company from 1912 to 1929. Here are some key facts about these records: Physical Characteristics - About 1/4 inch thick and 10 inches in diameter - Weighed close to one pound each - Made of a compressed wood flour or clay core with a layer of phenolic resin (similar to Bakelite) on the surface - Played at 80 rpm, faster than the standard 78 rpm of other records at the time Technical Details - Used vertical "hill and dale" recording method instead of lateral grooves - Required a special Edison phonograph with a permanent diamond stylus to play - Could not be played on standard phonographs without damaging the disc - Had longer playing time (up to 4.5 minutes per side) compared to other 10-inch records Sound Quality - Known for excellent sound fidelity, especially in early years (1912-1916) - Recorded in a "dead" studio without reverberation, giving a very realistic sound - Edison renamed them "Re-Creations" due to their high fidelity
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