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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Large collection of Edison cylinders ( 4 boxes)

Edison Cylinder Collection - 4 Boxes

Large collection of Edison cylinders ( 4 boxes)

An Edison cylinder Phonograph, model F, serial number 778968,…

Antique Edison Cylinder Phonograph with Blue Horn

An Edison cylinder Phonograph, model F, serial number 778968, circa 1905, the apparatus mounted atop an oak case with cover and carrying handle, with blue-painted ?Morning Glory? horn and supporting crane. Height 28 cm (case overall, closed, not including…

An Edison cylinder phonograph fireside model with original…

Edison Phonograph with Green Horn and 11 Records

An Edison cylinder phonograph fireside model with original green painted tin horn. Oak case. Together with 11 records. Height 64 cm

Edison model F Phonograph/gramaphone, housed in original oak…

Edison Model F Phonograph with Oak Case and Records

Edison model F Phonograph/gramaphone, housed in original oak case together with roll records

A Thomas A. Edison Standard Model D Phonograph, Circa 1909 in…

1909 Edison Phonograph in Original Oak Case

A Thomas A. Edison Standard Model D Phonograph, Circa 1909 in original oak case with black cygnet horn and crank, no cylinders, serial number 671888, 33 cm wide, 24 cm deep, the case 29 cm high

Edison cylinder phonograph records (36), and a 'Sands &…

Edison Records and Victorian Directory (37 items)

Edison cylinder phonograph records (36), and a 'Sands & McDougall's Directory of Victoria 1968'. Fair condition. (37 items)

An Edison standard phonograph model D together with twelve…

Edison Phonograph with 12 Cylinders

An Edison standard phonograph model D together with twelve Edison cylinders. 28 cm high, 28 cm wide.

An early 20th century Edison standard cylindrical phonograph…

Early 1900s Edison Phonograph with Oak Case and Horn

An early 20th century Edison standard cylindrical phonograph with oak case and two part external horn. Numbered 420052, circa 1910. Later horn. Height 105 cm

Edison Amberola table top phonograph. Walnut case with metal…

Walnut Edison Amberola Phonograph, Complete but A/F

Edison Amberola table top phonograph. Walnut case with metal fret. Complete but A/F. Height 38 cm. Width 37 cm. Diameter 49 cm

Edison standard phonograph and horn. Lidded oak case. Type C…

Functional Oak Phonograph with Type C Reproducer

Edison standard phonograph and horn. Lidded oak case. Type C Reproducer. Functional

Edison diamond disc player console and discs. Sideboard style…

Edison Diamond Disc Player Console with Discs

Edison diamond disc player console and discs. Sideboard style on stretcher base. Functioning. Two heads/reproducers. Tip missing to back leg. Height 89 cm. Width 91 cm. Diameter 53 cm

37 Edison diamond disc records, including one gold label 24…

37 Edison Diamond Discs + 1 Gold Label 24min

37 Edison diamond disc records, including one gold label 24 minute disc

Edison, Upright grand disk gramophone with seventy eight disks

Edison's 78-Disk Upright Gramophone

Edison, Upright grand disk gramophone with seventy eight disks

Edison, phonograph cylinders; mixed group. (75 items)

Edison's Mixed Phonograph Cylinders Collection

Edison, phonograph cylinders; mixed group. (75 items)

Edison, phonograph cylinders; mixed group. (75 items)

Edison's Mixed Phonograph Cylinders Collection

Edison, phonograph cylinders; mixed group. (75 items)

An Edison standard cylinder Phonograph. Together with original…

Edison Phonograph with Original Cylinder Boxes

An Edison standard cylinder Phonograph. Together with original wooden boxes of Edison cylinders.

Edison diamond record player, with wind up movement, numerous…

Vintage Edison Record Player with Records Included

Edison diamond record player, with wind up movement, numerous records included

Edison standard phonograph with a box of Amberol cylinders. In…

Working Edison Phonograph with Amberol Cylinders

Edison standard phonograph with a box of Amberol cylinders. In working order.

An Edison standard cylinder Phonograph

Edison Cylinder Phonograph

An Edison standard cylinder Phonograph

Edison Cylinder phonograph with brass horn, c1900.

Antique Edison Cylinder Phonograph with Brass Horn

Edison Cylinder phonograph with brass horn, c1900.

Edison phonograph with cylinders

Cylinder Phonograph by Edison

Edison phonograph with cylinders

Antique Edison home phonograph cylinder with painted horn,…

Edison Phonograph Cylinder with Painted Horn (Serial 241959)

Antique Edison home phonograph cylinder with painted horn, serial number 241959

Thomas A. Edison fireside Phonograph in an oak case with a…

Edison Fireside Phonograph with Metal Horn and Oak Case

Thomas A. Edison fireside Phonograph in an oak case with a metal horn & winder, the metal plate reading 'Edison fireside Phonograph Combination type manufactured under the Patents of Thomas A. Edison, et al, at Orange, N.J., U.S.A. Oct. 27, 1896. May, 31,…

A floor mode 'Edison' gramophone and records 44 x 51 x 120 cm

Vintage Edison Gramophone and Record Collection

A floor mode 'Edison' gramophone and records 44 x 51 x 120 cm

Edison home Phonograph cylinder record player with original…

Edison Phonograph with Horn and 27 Records

Edison home Phonograph cylinder record player with original horn & approximately 27 records

Antique oak cased 'Edison' cylinder player by Columbia, New…

Antique Edison Cylinder Player by Columbia

Antique oak cased 'Edison' cylinder player by Columbia, New York and London in estate condition, approx 31 cm high, 37 cm wide, 23 cm deep

Edison diamond disc Gramophone. Upright cabinet with record…

Edison Diamond Disc Gramophone with Storage Cabinet

Edison diamond disc Gramophone. Upright cabinet with record storage to base. 128 cm high, 53 cm wide, 57 cm deep

Edison diamond disc gramophone. In floor cabinet with record…

Edison Diamond Disc Gramophone in Floor Cabinet

Edison diamond disc gramophone. In floor cabinet with record storage to sides. 90 cm high, 100 cm wide, 52 cm deep

Edison Phonograph, home model. Complete with crank, lid and…

Edison Home Phonograph with Lid and Reproducer

Edison Phonograph, home model. Complete with crank, lid and reproducer

Edison phonograph, home model (with lid)

Edison Home Phonograph with Lid

Edison phonograph, home model (with lid)

An Edison standard phonograph c.1900 complete with reproducer,…

Working Edison Phonograph with Horn and Reproducer

An Edison standard phonograph c.1900 complete with reproducer, horn, crank and in working condition 30 cm high, 34 cm wide, 25 cm deep

A Thomas Edison 'Gem' table model cylinder phonograph in an oak…

Antique Edison Cylinder Phonograph with Oak Case & Horn

A Thomas Edison 'Gem' table model cylinder phonograph in an oak case with 5 cylinders, Circa 1905 with later horn

An Edison diamond disc cabinet phonograph, Chippendale model,…

1920s Edison Diamond Disc Chippendale Phonograph & Disc Collection

An Edison diamond disc cabinet phonograph, Chippendale model, Circa 1920. 130 cm high, 56 cm wide, 60 cm deep. Together with a collection of phonograph discs (18 items)

An Edison Standard Phonograph model H in oak case serial number…

Edison Standard Phonograph in Oak Case (Serial #660140)

An Edison Standard Phonograph model H in oak case serial number 660140, 35 x 34 x 25 cm

88 Edison Amberol records serial number n/a

Unidentified Edison Amberol Record Collection

88 Edison Amberol records serial number n/a

A timber box of 20 Edison blue Amberol records

Edison Blue Amberol Box Set: 20 Record Collection

A timber box of 20 Edison blue Amberol records

48 Edison gold moulded records

Golden Edison Record Collection

48 Edison gold moulded records

'Edison Standard Phonograph', serial number S3 30832, missing…

Missing Horn Edison Standard Phonograph

'Edison Standard Phonograph', serial number S3 30832, missing horn

Edison Model D cylinder phonograph with impressive polygonal…

Edison Model D Phonograph with Polygonal Horn and Stand

Edison Model D cylinder phonograph with impressive polygonal horn and stand. 92 cm high

Edison table top cylinder phonograph in oak case. 34 cm high,…

Oak Edison Cylinder Phonograph - Tabletop Size

Edison table top cylinder phonograph in oak case. 34 cm high, 32 cm wide, 40 cm deep

Edison Standard phonograph in oak case with blue horn and stand.…

Oak Phonograph with Blue Horn and Stand

Edison Standard phonograph in oak case with blue horn and stand. Horn 73 cm

Edison Home Phonograph with large brass and black painted horn…

Large Brass Horn Edison Phonograph on Stand

Edison Home Phonograph with large brass and black painted horn on stand. Horn 126 cm

Edison diamond disc phonograph, early 20th century. 112 cm high,…

Early 20th Century Edison Diamond Disc Phonograph

Edison diamond disc phonograph, early 20th century. 112 cm high, 45 cm wide, 51 cm deep

Edison cylinder Amberola phonograph. Provenance: Bryan Jackson…

Amberola Phonograph from Bryan Jackson Collection

Edison cylinder Amberola phonograph. Provenance: Bryan Jackson collection of music boxes and toys

Thomas A. Edison home Phonograph in an oak case with a metal…

Edison Home Phonograph with 20 Cylinders

Thomas A. Edison home Phonograph in an oak case with a metal horn, winder & twenty cylinders, the metal plate reading 'Edison home Phonograph manufactured under the Patents of Thomas A. Edison, et al, at Orange, N.J., U.S.A. Oct. 27, 1896. May, 31, 1898.…

A brown Vulcanite suitcase containing Edison cylindrical…

Vintage Phonograph Records in Vulcanite Suitcase

A brown Vulcanite suitcase containing Edison cylindrical Records, thirty one blue Amberol phonograph records, mostly in original cardboard tubes.

An Edison home model Phonograph C. 1900, oak case (needs…

Edison Phonograph, 1900, Oak Case, Needs Restoration

An Edison home model Phonograph C. 1900, oak case (needs restoration). Part of the large external horn is missing. Case length 41 cm.

An early Edison console model diamond disc Gramophone, with two…

Edison Diamond Disc Gramophone with Oak Case (8 words)

An early Edison console model diamond disc Gramophone, with two reproducers long play and standard. Date c. 1928, oak case with turned stretcher. Dimensions 89 cm x 0 cm.

A vintage Edison Amberola 30 Phonograph C. 1915, oak case with…

Antique Oak Phonograph with Internal Horn - Needs Attention

A vintage Edison Amberola 30 Phonograph C. 1915, oak case with internal horn, needs attention for borer. In running order. Dimensions 35 cm x 8 cm.

A vintage Edison 'Gem' cylinder phonograph, with oak dome cover,…

Vintage Edison Phonograph with Oak Cover and Cylinders

A vintage Edison 'Gem' cylinder phonograph, with oak dome cover, complete with a black painted horn and two phonographic cylinders.

Antique Edison 'Fireside' Phonograph, complete with horn &…

Antique Edison Phonograph with Horn and 8 Records

Antique Edison 'Fireside' Phonograph, complete with horn & crank handle and complete case, together with 8 cylinder records

Antique Edison phonograph horn, height 72 cm

72cm Antique Edison Phonograph Horn

Antique Edison phonograph horn, height 72 cm

Thomas A. Edison home Phonograph in an oak case with a metal…

Antique Edison Home Phonograph with 62 Cylinders

Thomas A. Edison home Phonograph in an oak case with a metal horn, winder & sixty-two cylinders, the metal plate reading 'Edison Home Phonograph Manufactured Under the Patents of Thomas A. Edison, Et Al, at Orange, N.J., U.S.A. Oct. 27, 1896. May, 31,…

Edison standard Phonograph, early 20th century, in oak case,…

Early 20th Century Edison Phonograph with 20 Rolls

Edison standard Phonograph, early 20th century, in oak case, inc: 20 Rolls

A Columbia Graphophone 'Reproducer' patent 1892 - 1905, with…

Columbia Graphophone Reproducer with Edison Rolls & Needles

A Columbia Graphophone 'Reproducer' patent 1892 - 1905, with six Edison phonograph rolls & a container of medium tone needles

Edison 'Fireside' phonograph and record rolls in oak case and…

Edison Phonograph with Record Rolls and Oak Case

Edison 'Fireside' phonograph and record rolls in oak case and horn marked with the 'Edison patent plaque, size (without horn) height 24 cm, width 30 cm, depth 23 cm, length with horn 71 cm

Edison home Phonograph combination type model 'E' with Rolls in…

Edison Phonograph Model E with Cygnet Horn

Edison home Phonograph combination type model 'E' with Rolls in oak and with a protruding rod that selects a 2 or 4 minute stylus by flipping or half-turning the 2/4 indicator on the rod. Comes with cygnet horn (Serial no. 391101)

Edison standard Phonograph with horn, early 20th century, 52 cm…

Edison Phonograph with Horn (Early 20th Century)

Edison standard Phonograph with horn, early 20th century, 52 cm high, 32 cm wide, 24 cm deep

Quantity Edison cylinder records total of approximately 27…

27 Edison Cylinder Records with John Philip Sousa Marches

Quantity Edison cylinder records total of approximately 27 cylinders, the majority of 4 minutes duration, including original John Philip Sousa marches.

Thomas a. Edison Phonograph Thomas a. Edison Phonograph I an…

Edison Oak Phonograph with Serial Number 8335199

Thomas a. Edison Phonograph Thomas a. Edison Phonograph I an oak case and winder the metal plate reading 'Edison home Phonograph manufactured under the Patents of Thomas a. Edison, et al, at orange, N.J, U.S.A. Other Patents Pending. This machine is Sold…

An Edison fireside gramophone and horn, 70 cm high, 55 cm wide…

Antique Edison Gramophone with Fireside Horn

An Edison fireside gramophone and horn, 70 cm high, 55 cm wide approx.

An Edison Standard Phonograph, model B, upgraded with 2/4…

Upgraded Edison Phonograph with Two Reproducer Options

An Edison Standard Phonograph, model B, upgraded with 2/4 minute gear change, model B reproducer and carrier arm, with black metal horn and steel crane arm

An Edison Bell '20th century' phonograph, circa 1902 key wind…

Antique Edison Bell Phonograph with Ten Cylinders

An Edison Bell '20th century' phonograph, circa 1902 key wind on a gilt black lyre base with ten cylinders 29 cm high

An early 20th century Edison 'Standard Phonograph' 'Combination…

Antique Edison Phonograph with Two Horns

An early 20th century Edison 'Standard Phonograph' 'Combination Type', original transfers and maker's detailed plate attached, the head unit and mechanism requiring attention, the side wind handle holding tension, with two ebonised tin horns and…

An early 20th century Edison 'Standard Phonograph', the oak…

Antique Edison Phonograph with Oak Dome Lid and Small Horn

An early 20th century Edison 'Standard Phonograph', the oak dome lidded case with one top handle fitting absent, original transfers and brass plate fitted to top of phonograph, with small horn and two supporting rods, head unit absent, the side wind…

An early 20th century Edison 'Gem' cylinder phonograph, in…

Antique Edison Cylinder Phonograph in Oak Case with Horn

An early 20th century Edison 'Gem' cylinder phonograph, in original oak dome topped case, original transfers to case and phonograph face, complete with key and horn with brass flared end. The case 25 cm x 19.5 cm x 20.5 cm, the horn link 36 cm.

A collection of approx. 42 Edison phonograph cylinders, mostly…

42 Edison Phonograph Cylinders in Green Boxed Cases

A collection of approx. 42 Edison phonograph cylinders, mostly blue cylinders in green card boxed cases.

Approximately 44 Edison blue wax phonograph cylinders, most in…

44 Edison Blue Wax Phonograph Cylinders with Cases

Approximately 44 Edison blue wax phonograph cylinders, most in their original printed cases.

Approximately 70 Edison phonograph blue wax cylinders, mostly…

70 Rare Edison Blue Wax Phonograph Cylinders in Cases

Approximately 70 Edison phonograph blue wax cylinders, mostly in their original card cases.

A collection of approximately 39 Edison blue wax phonograph…

Edison Blue Wax Cylinders Collection

A collection of approximately 39 Edison blue wax phonograph cylinders, mostly in original printed card cylinders.

Edison standard phonograph early 20th century, model C, table…

Early 20th Century Edison Phonograph with 5 Rolls

Edison standard phonograph early 20th century, model C, table top player, oak cased, Inc. Five Rolls

An Edison cylinder 'Standard' phonograph, the oak case with…

Antique Edison Phonograph with Red Horn

An Edison cylinder 'Standard' phonograph, the oak case with original domed lid with top swing handle, complete with red painted horn and chrome arm support, some attention required.

An Edison cylinder 'Gem' phonograph, oak case, the lid with…

Antique Edison Gem Phonograph in Oak Case with Horn

An Edison cylinder 'Gem' phonograph, oak case, the lid with printed detail, original side winding handle, with small horn, some attention required.

An Edison cylinder 'Fireside' phonograph, the oak case with…

Antique Oak Phonograph with Vintage Horn - Needs Restoration

An Edison cylinder 'Fireside' phonograph, the oak case with later top handle, original side winding handle, with vintage horn, some attention required.

An Edison cylinder 'Fireside' phonograph', no lid, attention…

Antique Edison Cylinder Phonograph with Horn and Cylinders

An Edison cylinder 'Fireside' phonograph', no lid, attention required, with three cylinders and vintage horn.

Approx. 50 vintage Edison cylinder gramophone records, most…

Vintage Edison Cylinder Records with Cardboard Holders

Approx. 50 vintage Edison cylinder gramophone records, most with printed cardboard holders.

An Edison standard phonograph untested 15 cm x 31 cm x 23 cm

Untested Edison Standard Phonograph - 15x31x23cm

An Edison standard phonograph untested 15 cm x 31 cm x 23 cm

An Edison standard phonograph untested 15 cm x 31 cm x 23 cm

Untested Edison Standard Phonograph (15x31x23cm)

An Edison standard phonograph untested 15 cm x 31 cm x 23 cm

Vintage Edison wood cased 'Fireside' phonograph in wood case…

Vintage Fireside Phonograph with Wood Case and Domed Lid

Vintage Edison wood cased 'Fireside' phonograph in wood case with domed lid.

Edison standard phonograph with horn and 6 Rolls Serial no.…

Edison Phonograph with Horn and 6 Rolls - Serial #396388

Edison standard phonograph with horn and 6 Rolls Serial no. 396388

Edison standard phonograph 33 cm wide, no horn or crane

Hornless Edison Phonograph - 33cm Width

Edison standard phonograph 33 cm wide, no horn or crane

Edison cylinder phonograph, antique 'Standard' American model…

Antique Edison Cylinder Phonograph with Oak Casing & Trumpet Speaker

Edison cylinder phonograph, antique 'Standard' American model by Thomas Edison complete with trumpet speaker and oak casing

Edison home phonograph, antique cylinder player, American model…

Antique Edison Home Phonograph with Shaped Metal Trumpet Speaker

Edison home phonograph, antique cylinder player, American model by Thomas Edison complete with shaped metal trumpet speaker and oak casing

Edison standard phonograph, oak case with trumpet (trumpet…

Oak Phonograph with Missing Trumpet Stand Brackets

Edison standard phonograph, oak case with trumpet (trumpet stand brackets missing)

Edison 'Diamond Disc' record player, model C.150, with…

Antique Edison Diamond Disc Record Player with Gramophone Head

Edison 'Diamond Disc' record player, model C.150, with additional gramophone head. Early 20th century, (plays well), 113 cm high, 49 cm wide, 51 cm deep

Edison 'Diamond Disc' records, (100+)

100+ Edison Diamond Disc Records

Edison 'Diamond Disc' records, (100+)

An oak cased Edison phonograph with Rolls, height 30 cm

Oak Edison Phonograph with Rolls (30cm)

An oak cased Edison phonograph with Rolls, height 30 cm

Vintage Edison 'Gem' phonograph fully marked to winding…

Antique Edison Phonograph with Horn and Cylinders

Vintage Edison 'Gem' phonograph fully marked to winding mechanism, with horn, and 5 cased cylinder records.

An Edison 'Gem' cylinder phonograph, Serial n. G186030, early…

Early 20th Century Edison 'Gem' Phonograph in Original Case

An Edison 'Gem' cylinder phonograph, Serial n. G186030, early 20th century, in original oak dome topped case, with original gold decals to case and phonograph face, complete with key and horn with brass flared end. Height 20.5 cm, length 24 cm, width 19…

An Edison standard model D phonograph, no. 766536, early 20th…

Antique Edison Phonograph in Original Oak Case

An Edison standard model D phonograph, no. 766536, early 20th century in original oak case and cover, original gold decals, with combination gearing to play 2-4 min cylinders, convertible reproducer, no horn. Height 29 cm, length 33 cm, width 23.5 cm

An Edison type 1 'Gem' cylinder phonograph, Serial n. G68131,…

Early 20th Century Edison Gem Phonograph in Oak Case

An Edison type 1 'Gem' cylinder phonograph, Serial n. G68131, early 20th century in original oak dome topped case, with original gold decals to case and phonograph face, with reproducer, later key and no horn. Height 20.5 cm, length 24 cm, width 19 cm

An Edison Amberola 30 phonograph, Sm-110561, circa 1910s with…

Antique Edison Amberola 30 Phonograph with Oak Case

An Edison Amberola 30 phonograph, Sm-110561, circa 1910s with diamond C reproducer, key, and hinged top oak case with original gold transfer and front grille. Height 33 cm, length 40 cm, width 31.5 cm

An Edison standard phonograph model C, Serial no. S35181, early…

Early 20th Century Edison Phonograph in Original Oak Case

An Edison standard phonograph model C, Serial no. S35181, early 20th century in original oak dome topped case, with original gold decals, the bedplate with gold lining, with key and horn. Height 30 cm, length 33.5 cm, width 24 cm, horn length 29 cm

A collection of 42 Edison phonograph cylinders, early 20th…

Edison Phonograph Cylinder Collection

A collection of 42 Edison phonograph cylinders, early 20th century, the hard black wax Edison cylinders, in a velvet lined fitted case with leather handle. Height 12.5 cm, length 45 cm, width 39 cm, (box) length 10.5 cm, (cylinders)

An Edison 'Red Gem' model D phonograph, model D, Serial n.…

Antique Edison Phonograph with Maroon Horn

An Edison 'Red Gem' model D phonograph, model D, Serial n. 355746, circa 1908 in original oak dome topped case, with original gold decals, convertible reproducer, adjustable gearing to play 2-4 min cylinders, key, and eight-panel maroon horn in two…

Edison model C cylinder player, original 'Morning Glory' horn,…

Edison Model C Cylinder Player with Original 'Morning Glory' Horn

Edison model C cylinder player, original 'Morning Glory' horn, small horn and case cover. With an oak case and curved top. In playing condition at the time of the catalogue entry.