![]() ![]() You can find adapters to put on the Edison machines to play the other kinds of records, but the quality is not as good. Some of the Pathe’s can only be played with a sapphire ball stylus. These discs were called diamond disks because they could only be played properly on diamond disc machines produced exclusively by Edison and the stylus that played the record was actually made of diamond, not steel as the other victrola type machines of the day such as Victor, Columbia and Pathe. Never get these records soaking wet you must be very careful when cleaning them. These were often made of wood flour and china clay. Manufacturing processes varied on materials that were readily available during the war and depression era. These thick records were marketed from 1912-1929. There was even an adaptation to "record” on the cylinder. They usually had a beautiful oak case with a lid. You may have seen some of the models that had a great big "morning glory" horn. Have you ever been to an antique shop or estate sale and seen a really thick, heavy record with Thomas Edison’s picture on the label? Some of these records are quite rare and can bring hundreds of dollars on eBay.Įdison’s first creations were the wax cylinders that were played with a needle stylus connected to a small horn and were cranked with a handle to play. ![]()
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