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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Edison 'Gem' phonograph in oak finished case with 4 min.…

Oak Phonograph with 4 Min Attachment, Movement Running, Belt Broken

Edison 'Gem' phonograph in oak finished case with 4 min. attachment, movement running, belt broken, 29 cm wide including winder

Rare Victorian Edison 'Gem' black phonograph circa 1898,…

1898 Edison 'Gem' Phonograph: Rare Victorian Wind-up with Original Horn

Rare Victorian Edison 'Gem' black phonograph circa 1898, wind-up model, with original horn and wooden case

Edison 'Gem' red phonograph with original case and horn some…

Damaged Edison 'Gem' Red Phonograph with Original Case and Horn

Edison 'Gem' red phonograph with original case and horn some damage

An early 20th century Edison wax roll 'Fireside Phonograph', in…

Edison Fireside Phonograph: Oak Case, Working, Original Horn

An early 20th century Edison wax roll 'Fireside Phonograph', in original oak case with domed hinged lid. Side wide handle operating, holding charge, apparently working, with maker's name plate with model details. The original red and gilt painted tin…

A red Edison Gem phonograph, made in USA, width 25 cm With…

Vintage Red Edison Gem Phonograph with Rolls and Unmatched Horn

A red Edison Gem phonograph, made in USA, width 25 cm With rolls and unmatched horn,

Edison home phonograph, antique cylinder player, model by…

Antique Edison Home Phonograph with Oak Case and Trumpet Speaker

Edison home phonograph, antique cylinder player, model by Thomas Edison, serial no.H210405, with trumpet speaker and oak case

An Edison fireside phonograph combination type-serial 12097,…

An Edison fireside phonograph combination type-serial 12097, type a, width 27 cm

Edison Home Phonograph Type 3 H24474, SN24474, with 4 minutes…

Edison Home Phonograph Type 3 with 10 rolls and accessories

Edison Home Phonograph Type 3 H24474, SN24474, with 4 minutes reproducer Model K, winder, cover, horn and 10 rolls, case dimensions: 42 cm x 20 cm, 31 cm high 17

Edison Triumph Phonograph Model B, SN73010, 22 May 1906, fitted…

Edison Triumph Phonograph Model B with Accessories and 10 Rolls

Edison Triumph Phonograph Model B, SN73010, 22 May 1906, fitted with a Model H reproducer, a Model C reproducer inside case, includes cover, handle, horn and 10 rolls, first part of horn and crane are missing, case dimensions: 45 cm x 31 cm, 40 cm high 19

Edison Home phonograph SN272489, with two minutes reproducer…

Edison Home Phonograph with Model C Reproducer and 10 Rolls

Edison Home phonograph SN272489, with two minutes reproducer Model C, winder, horn and 10 rolls, case dimensions: 41 cm wide, 23 cm deep, 35 cm high 5

Edison Gem phonograph SN345130D, with two minutes Model C…

Edison Gem Phonograph with Model C Reproducer and Accessories

Edison Gem phonograph SN345130D, with two minutes Model C reproducer, includes lid, winder, crane and horn, 30 cm wide, 62 cm deep, 47 cm high set up, 10 rolls included 13

Edison Standard phonograph with 4 minutes reproducer Model K,…

Edison Standard Phonograph Model K with 10 rolls included

Edison Standard phonograph with 4 minutes reproducer Model K, post October 1905, SN693693C, with winder, lid and horn, 33 cm wide, 24 cm deep, 34 cm high case with lid on, 10 rolls included.

Edison Standard Combination Type SN738071, handle inside,…

Edison Standard Combination Type SN738071 with Lid and Handle

Edison Standard Combination Type SN738071, handle inside, includes lid. Model D. Stylus missing.

Edison Gem Phonograph post October 190?, SN249860, fixed handle…

Edison Gem Phonograph with Fixed Handle and Lid, SN249860

Edison Gem Phonograph post October 190?, SN249860, fixed handle and lid

Edison Class M Electric Phonograph 1889, No SN, no cover,…

Edison Class M Electric Phonograph 1889 with Needle Head

Edison Class M Electric Phonograph 1889, No SN, no cover, includes needle head assembly in drawer. Drawer at the front, and right hand side.

Edison Concert Phonograph cylinder model, SN08105, 31 May 1898,…

Edison Concert Phonograph Cylinder Model with Cover and Handles

Edison Concert Phonograph cylinder model, SN08105, 31 May 1898, includes cover, handles and 2 heads?

Edison Standard Phonograph SN 5179446, includes lid & handle.

Edison Standard Phonograph with Lid and Handle Included

Edison Standard Phonograph SN 5179446, includes lid & handle.

An Edison standard phonograph with black horn (1905), in oak…

Edison Standard Phonograph with Black Horn in Oak Case

An Edison standard phonograph with black horn (1905), in oak case, serial number 465804,, 35 x 31 x 21 cm

Edison Triumph phonograph model G-SN89559,  handle, spare…

Edison Triumph Phonograph Model G with Accessories and Needs Service

Edison Triumph phonograph model G-SN89559, handle, spare reproducer, lid, horn, free standing crane and 2 leather belt strips, Note: movement needs to be serviced.

Edison Standard phonograph SN491704 , with 2 minutes reproducer…

Edison Standard Phonograph with 2 Reproducers, Horn, and Record Rolls

Edison Standard phonograph SN491704 , with 2 minutes reproducer fitted and horn, a 4 minutes reproducer inside the case, 11 2 minutes record rolls included, operates but may need to be serviced 4

Oak 4 drawer chest full of Edison cylinder records for…

Antique Oak 4-Drawer Chest with Edison Cylinder Records

Oak 4 drawer chest full of Edison cylinder records for phonograph, 50 cm wide, 58 cm deep, 78.5 cm high

Edison Standard phonograph Combination Type Model F, SN780000 ,…

Edison Standard Phonograph Model F with 2 Reproducers and Lid

Edison Standard phonograph Combination Type Model F, SN780000 , with 2 reproducers, and lid, no horn or crane, 33 cm x 24 cm x 29 cm approx 15

Edison Fireside phonograph model A, SN59315 , with handle and…

Edison Fireside Phonograph Model A, SN59315 - Handle and Lid

Edison Fireside phonograph model A, SN59315 , with handle and lid no horn , may need to be serviced 11

Edison Home phonograph SN8210392  with Type C reproducer, lid…

Edison Home Phonograph SN8210392 with Type C Reproducer and Horn

Edison Home phonograph SN8210392 with Type C reproducer, lid and brass horn 65 cm , Note: movement needs to be serviced 6

Edison Gem phonograph Model D, SN348482, 27 January 1907 , no…

Edison Gem Phonograph Model D, SN348482, January 27, 1907

Edison Gem phonograph Model D, SN348482, 27 January 1907 , no reproducer, cover or horn, 21

Edison Standard phonograph SN422917 , with winder and lid no…

Edison Standard Phonograph SN422917 with Winder and Lid

Edison Standard phonograph SN422917 , with winder and lid no horn , movement may need to be serviced 2