In the evolution of mechanical music, the gramophone followed the phonograph and the graphophone, each of which was invented in the United States. For the gramophone, the music was recorded on a flat disk, unlike the phonograph and graphophone. However in modern usage, the words "gramophone" and "phonograph" are both sometimes used to describe a gramophone or a gramophone record.

The phonograph was invented by Thomas Edison in 1877, and its major disadvantage was that, as well as the reproduction being poor, each cylinder lasted for only one play.

The graphophone was an improved version of the phonograph and went into commercial production in about 1885. Invented at the Volta Laboratory established by Alexander Graham Bell, it used wax cylinders which lasted for multiple plays. However each cylinder had to be recorded separately, preventing mass reproduction, and also resulting in differences in sound between each.

In 1887, Emile Berliner, a more...

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Victorian Trade-Mark Horn Gramophone, The Gramophone And…

Victorian Trade-Mark Horn Gramophone with Copper Horn and Winder

Victorian Trade-Mark Horn Gramophone, The Gramophone And Typewriter Ltd, City Road, London, includes winder and green felt turntable and copper horn.

Peter Pan portable field gramophone in black leatherette case,…

Vintage Peter Pan Portable Field Gramophone in Black Leatherette Case

Peter Pan portable field gramophone in black leatherette case, (mechanism running), 13 cm high, 10.5 cm wide, 17 cm deep

Fairy Melodious gramophone vintage hand-cranked child's…

Vintage Fairy Melodious Hand-Cranked Child's Gramophone Player with Records

Fairy Melodious gramophone vintage hand-cranked child's gramophone player in original tin, with three records, early 20th century, 9 cm high, 16 cm wide, 16 cm deep

A timber 'The Clarence' gramophone, length 52 cm

A timber 'The Clarence' gramophone, length 52 cm

A vintage wind up gramophone with red horn, early 20th century,…

Vintage Red Horn Gramophone: Early 20th Century, 64cm High

A vintage wind up gramophone with red horn, early 20th century, 64 cm high

Four vintage gramophone trumpets, late 19th century, each of…

Antique Floral-Pressed Gramophone Trumpets: Late 19th Century Collection

Four vintage gramophone trumpets, late 19th century, each of lobed form with pressed floral designs, each approximately 50 cm high

His Masters Voice floor gramophone. Oak cased 'Bungalow' model…

Oak His Masters Voice Gramophone, Functional

His Masters Voice floor gramophone. Oak cased 'Bungalow' model with long running motor (functional). Mica No.4 soundbox. Lid prop missing. Height 101 cm, width 44 cm, depth 52 cm

An Aeolian Vocalion Graduola 'Style J' gramophone cabinet,…

Aeolian Vocalion Graduola Gramophone Cabinet

An Aeolian Vocalion Graduola 'Style J' gramophone cabinet, circa 1915, the mahogany veneer case with hinged cover and sound box above cupboards with storage shelves for 78rpm records, raised on shaped legs with brass castors, with brass tone arms,…

The Lyncombe model R4 gramophone and record holder in the form…

Tudor Style Gramophone and Record Holder

The Lyncombe model R4 gramophone and record holder in the form of a Tudor style desk, English oak with tooled leather top, circa 1925, 78 cm high, 125 cm wide, 56 cm deep

A Triumphon 'Cameraphone' portable gramophone, circa 1930s,…

Cameraphone Gramophone in Wooden Case - 1930s Vintage

A Triumphon 'Cameraphone' portable gramophone, circa 1930s, housed in wooden case with 'Camera' embossed on the leather handle, the case 13.5 cm high, 11 cm wide, 16 cm deep

Sonora Tabletop gramophone Tabletop gramophone, sold by…

1920s Sonora Tabletop Gramophone - Clear Sound

Sonora Tabletop gramophone Tabletop gramophone, sold by Nicholson's Sonora clear as a bell circa 1920s

Antique disc gramophone, Monarch special disc record player in…

Walnut Gramophone with Polished Brass Trumpet Speaker

Antique disc gramophone, Monarch special disc record player in walnut with polished brass trumpet speaker

A Perfectonola gramophone, height 35 cm, width 44 cm, depth 54…

Compact Perfectonola Gramophone

A Perfectonola gramophone, height 35 cm, width 44 cm, depth 54 cm

A vintage oak large gramophone horn, with silver plated brass…

Vintage Oak Gramophone Horn with Silver Mount

A vintage oak large gramophone horn, with silver plated brass mount, diameter 55 cm, height 60 cm.

Fullotone upright gramophone in timber case, circa 1920s, 101…

1920s Fullotone Gramophone in Timber Case

Fullotone upright gramophone in timber case, circa 1920s, 101 cm high

Operaphone grand piano form gramophone cabinet 54 cm x 84 cm,…

Grand Piano Gramophone Cabinet - Compact Design

Operaphone grand piano form gramophone cabinet 54 cm x 84 cm, 92 cm high, closed

An early 1900s oak gramophone record cabinet, the interior with…

Oak Gramophone Record Cabinet with Enamel Shelves and Records

An early 1900s oak gramophone record cabinet, the interior with two enamel labelled shelves, complete with records, raised on shaped feet. 51 cm x 50 cm x 96 cm.

An H.M.V. Junior Monarch horn gramophone, circa 1910 12 cm high,…

Antique HMV Junior Monarch Horn Gramophone

An H.M.V. Junior Monarch horn gramophone, circa 1910 12 cm high, 28 cm wide, 29 cm deep

Sonora Phonograph rare bombe shaped upright gramophone with…

Rare Sonora Phonograph with Records

Sonora Phonograph rare bombe shaped upright gramophone with accompanying records, early 20th century, 111 cm high, 49 cm wide, 49 cm deep

Rexnola Gramophone table top Gramophone. Rd no. 3901. In oak…

Rexnola Oak Gramophone with Handle

Rexnola Gramophone table top Gramophone. Rd no. 3901. In oak case, with handle. 40 x 51 cm

A Stromberg-Carlson veneered Radiogram with Gramophone, 95 x…

Veneered Radiogram with Gramophone

A Stromberg-Carlson veneered Radiogram with Gramophone, 95 x 102 x 48 cm

A Klingsor Gramophone, wooden case with Klingsor soundbox,…

Klingsor Gramophone with Records

A Klingsor Gramophone, wooden case with Klingsor soundbox, fretted and stained-glass panel doors enclosing the strings across the horn aperture, sloping fall and bracket feet. Included is a selection of records, height 95 cm, width 42.5 cm, depth 30 cm

Rare His Masters Voice gramophone marked 'The Gramophone…

Rare His Masters Voice Gramophone with Wooden Trumpet

Rare His Masters Voice gramophone marked 'The Gramophone Exhibition' with wooden trumpet (working condition)

Cheney Upright American Gramophone c.1920 oak cased, with…

1920s Cheney American Gramophone with Accessories Box

Cheney Upright American Gramophone c.1920 oak cased, with original accessories box

Cairo wind-up Gramophone with large pink painted tin plate horn

Pink Tin Horn Gramophone

Cairo wind-up Gramophone with large pink painted tin plate horn

C.1920s Kismet portable Gramophone with chrome plated fittings

Chrome-plated Kismet Gramophone (1920s) - Portable and Vintage

C.1920s Kismet portable Gramophone with chrome plated fittings

Vintage portable wind-up Gramophone, with several 78rpm records

Vintage Wind-up Gramophone with 78rpm Records

Vintage portable wind-up Gramophone, with several 78rpm records

Seventy eight RPM gramophone, 70 cm high approx.

Vintage Gramophone: 78 RPM, 70cm High

Seventy eight RPM gramophone, 70 cm high approx.

An American Astor Combination Radio Gramophone C. 1930-40, with…

Astor Radio Gramophone with Front Loading Turntable

An American Astor Combination Radio Gramophone C. 1930-40, with unusual front loading turntable. Radio with short wave, walnut case. Dimensions 35 cm x 5 cm x 0 cm

An oak 'Acousola' sideboard Gramophone, Jacobean furniture…

Jacobean Oak Gramophone Sideboard with Twin Horns

An oak 'Acousola' sideboard Gramophone, Jacobean furniture style with twin internal horns, speakers and lift top centre. Dimensions 86 cm x 37 cm x 8 cm.

Part of a French Pathe internal horn vintage Gramophone, oak…

Vintage French Pathe Gramophone with Missing Parts

Part of a French Pathe internal horn vintage Gramophone, oak case with motor and turntable. Missing stylus, handle and fretted grill. Base width 35 cm.

A German vintage 'Selectaphon' Gramophone, no.2472. Circular…

German Selectaphon Gramophone with Fruit and Cornucopia Decoration

A German vintage 'Selectaphon' Gramophone, no.2472. Circular table model with band decoration of raised fruit and cornucopia. Dimensions 30 cm x 0 cm.

A rare standing upright gramophone by Chapman Taylor, the…

Chapman Taylor Gramophone with Beltona Peridulce Reproducer

A rare standing upright gramophone by Chapman Taylor, the Garrard Super turntable with Beltona Peridulce reproducer. Wooden horn and sound box below with four column legs. (turntable deficient), height 1,20 cm

A vintage French Pathe Elf Gramophone, in light coloured oak…

Vintage French Pathe Elf Gramophone in Oak Case

A vintage French Pathe Elf Gramophone, in light coloured oak case. Dimensions 29 cm x 4 cm.

A rare German Klingsor miniature bureau cased gramophone, the…

German Klingsor Miniature Bureau Gramophone with Leadlight Doors

A rare German Klingsor miniature bureau cased gramophone, the oak case with leadlight doors above that open to reveal a cast iron harp frame with strings. Original motor. Height to top on pediment 96 cm.

Large French Pathe Gramophone with external horn, cast nickel…

Antique French Pathe Gramophone with External Horn

Large French Pathe Gramophone with external horn, cast nickel plated brass fittings and stylus. 'Pathephone No10' on brass plaque. Horn width 58 cm

The Brooklyn 78RPM cabinet gramophone 52 cm wide, 120 cm high,…

Vintage Brooklyn Gramophone with Records and Accessories

The Brooklyn 78RPM cabinet gramophone 52 cm wide, 120 cm high, working when tested, records included, reproducer and winder in office

A 1930s gramaphone horn converted to ceiling light, brass,…

1930s Gramophone Horn Ceiling Light

A 1930s gramaphone horn converted to ceiling light, brass, fully rewired, 52 cm high, 41 cm deep

His Master's Voice gramophone, (replica)

Replica HMV Gramophone

His Master's Voice gramophone, (replica)

Gilbert gramophone in string inlaid walnut case, circa 1920s.…

String Inlaid Walnut Gilbert Gramophone (1920s)

Gilbert gramophone in string inlaid walnut case, circa 1920s. 79 cm high, 61 cm wide, 52 cm deep

The Trutone oak cased table model gramophone, early 20th…

Trutone Oak Table Gramophone, Early 20th Century

The Trutone oak cased table model gramophone, early 20th century. 31 cm high, 43 cm wide, 53 cm deep

Polydor table model gramophone, early 20th century. 40 cm high,…

Polydor Gramophone - Early 20th Century Table Model

Polydor table model gramophone, early 20th century. 40 cm high, 41 cm wide, 41 cm deep

Brunswick table model gramophone, early 20th century. 39 cm…

Early 20th Century Brunswick Gramophone

Brunswick table model gramophone, early 20th century. 39 cm high, 50 cm wide, 51 cm deep

Cuckoo 'Junior'American made portable gramophone in red…

Red Leatherette Cuckoo Junior Gramophone - Early 20th Century

Cuckoo 'Junior'American made portable gramophone in red leatherette case, early 20th century. 16 cm high, 35 cm wide, 28 cm deep

His Master's Voice gramophone (replica) with records, needles…

Replica Gramophone Set with Records and Accessories

His Master's Voice gramophone (replica) with records, needles and winder

A Peter Pan portable gramophone

Peter Pan Gramophone: Music on the Go

A Peter Pan portable gramophone

Rexoport Gramophone. C.1929, wind up portable gramophone with…

1929 Rexoport Portable Gramophone with 20 Records

Rexoport Gramophone. C.1929, wind up portable gramophone with 20 78rpm popular music records. Functional. Needles & cleaning pad.

Portable gramophone, has no pins & showing rust

Rusty Pin-less Portable Gramophone

Portable gramophone, has no pins & showing rust

A collection of Amberal Gramophone Rolls

Amberal Gramophone Roll Collection

A collection of Amberal Gramophone Rolls

'The Brunswick' Upright Gramophone 'The Brunswick' Upright…

Antique Brunswick Upright Gramophone with Record Storage

'The Brunswick' Upright Gramophone 'The Brunswick' Upright Gramophone, with record storage to base. Missing motor mechanism and crank. 108 cm high, 48 cm wide, 53 cm deep

Homophone Upright gramophone, early 20th century. 123 cm high,…

Antique Gramophone: Early 20th Century Upright Phonograph

Homophone Upright gramophone, early 20th century. 123 cm high, 52 cm wide, 65 cm deep

Tonaphone Australian manufactured gramophone by 'Home…

Australian-made Tonaphone Gramophone by Home Recreations Ltd

Tonaphone Australian manufactured gramophone by 'Home Recreations Ld.' Sydney. 122 cm high, 48 cm wide, 63 cm deep

The Pixie Grippa Perophone portable gramophone, early 20th…

Pixie Grippa Perophone: Portable Gramophone (9 words)

The Pixie Grippa Perophone portable gramophone, early 20th century.

Table top horn gramaphone

Horn Gramophone Tabletop Player

Table top horn gramaphone

Rare miniature vintage Cameraphone gramophone

Vintage Cameraphone Gramophone Miniature Rarity

Rare miniature vintage Cameraphone gramophone

Wind up brass horned gramophone

Brass Gramophone with Horn

Wind up brass horned gramophone

Perfectone, table gramophone circa 1927 (built in Geelong)

Geelong-built 1927 table gramophone: Perfectone

Perfectone, table gramophone circa 1927 (built in Geelong)

Columbian, Tabletop gramophone in oak case circa 1927

1927 Oak Gramophone by Columbian

Columbian, Tabletop gramophone in oak case circa 1927

Masterpiece grand, console gramophone in timber case circa 1927

1927 Timber Console Gramophone - Masterpiece Grand

Masterpiece grand, console gramophone in timber case circa 1927

Alba, console gramophone circa 1927 in polished walnut case

1927 Alba Gramophone in Polished Walnut Case

Alba, console gramophone circa 1927 in polished walnut case

Band master, horse shoe shaped gramophone. Cylindrical inlaid…

Rare 1920's Gramophone with Horse Shoe Shape

Band master, horse shoe shaped gramophone. Cylindrical inlaid timber cabinet on saber legs, circa late 1920's. Extremely rare

H.M.V hand-cranked consoled gramophone in walnut case, circa…

1937 HMV Gramophone in Walnut Case

H.M.V hand-cranked consoled gramophone in walnut case, circa 1937. 45 x 43 x 87 cm

'Peter Pan' portable Gramophone, patent 1772/22, made in London,…

Non-working 'Peter Pan' Gramophone, London-made

'Peter Pan' portable Gramophone, patent 1772/22, made in London, not in working order.

Vintage Regal oak gramophone on cabinet

Regal Oak Gramophone Cabinet

Vintage Regal oak gramophone on cabinet

Vintage floor stand gramophone, manufactored home Recretation…

Sydney-made vintage gramophone with box of records

Vintage floor stand gramophone, manufactored home Recretation Ltd, Sydney and box records

Vintage 78rpm gramophone

Retro Gramophone

Vintage 78rpm gramophone

Four single sided gramophone records- Melba, Caruso, McCormack…

Legendary Singers on Gramophone Records

Four single sided gramophone records- Melba, Caruso, McCormack & Lauder