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 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

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 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

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.

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

Missing Horn Edison Standard Phonograph

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

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 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

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.

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.

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 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

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.

Antique Edison phonograph horn, height 72 cm

72cm Antique Edison Phonograph Horn

Antique Edison phonograph horn, height 72 cm

Large collection of Edison cylinders ( 4 boxes)

Edison Cylinder Collection - 4 Boxes

Large collection of Edison cylinders ( 4 boxes)

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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, 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)

48 Edison gold moulded records

Golden Edison Record Collection

48 Edison gold moulded records

88 Edison Amberol records serial number n/a

Unidentified Edison Amberol Record Collection

88 Edison Amberol records serial number n/a

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.

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)