Links to The Cylinder and 78 rpm Period
Phonographs, Cylinders & Early Recorded Sound
Explore resources dedicated to antique phonographs, cylinder recordings, 78 rpm records, early playback technology, and the preservation of historic recorded sound.
In This Section
Rene Rondeau “Antique Phonographs”Antique Phonographs have been a passion of Mr. Rondeau since he acquired one as a 12 year-old child in 1961. After many years he still finds these amazing pieces of early technology to be endlessly fascinating.
University of California, Santa Barbara Cylinder Preservation and Digitization Project– A digital collection of over 10,000 cylinder recordings, many can be downloaded or streamed online.
Edison Cylinder Reproducers Descriptions and photographs of all Edison reproducers manufactured from 1890’s through 1929.
78 rpm Record Home Page Comprehensive resource for history, technology, and collecting 78’s. Extensive links section
Tim Gracyk’s home page Home page of author of articles and books on early recorded music in America and its technology. Many articles and links.
Wolverine Antique Music Society Thorough 78 rpm site.
www.tinfoil.com Site focused on cylinder recordings.
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