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Journal Article

Emile Berliner, Eldridge Johnson, and the Victor Talking Machine Company

Authors: Hutto, Jr., Edgar

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 25 · Issue 10/11 · pp. 666–673 · November 1977

Abstract

Berliner's disc records became competitive with cylinders after Johnson produced a spring motor for the Gramaphone. When legal restraints forced Berliner Gramaphone to cease sales, Johnson began his own manufacturing company for records and instruments. For the next quarter century the Victor Talking Machine Company because the industry leader by offering a quality product combined with intensive sales and advertising policies.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
25
Issue
10/11
Pages
666–673
Publication date
November 6, 1977
Affiliation
RCA Corporation, Camden, NJ (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article