The phonograph was the leading method of playing recorded sound from the 1870s through the 1970s. Thomas Edison patented the phonograph in 1878, based on a rotating cylinder recorded with grooves that could be read by a stylus. Around 1901 the Victor Talking Machines Co. popularized recorded discs, which replaced the cylinders.
Ted Staunton was born in England, but now lives an active retired lifestyle in Vancouver, Canada. Ted has an … [more]
Paul Edie's reference site on The Victor Talking Machine Company and its 'Victrola' phonograph ('His Master's Voice… [more]
A collector since age 12, RenĂ© Rondeau's site showcases the early history of recorded sound, with great photos and… [more]
A great collection of American and European phonographs, graphophones, and gramophones, displayed under the guise o… [more]
Ted Staunton's fabulous record label collection spanning six decades (1900-1960). Browsable by decade or label name… [more]
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