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 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)

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.

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

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)

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Large collection of Edison cylinders ( 4 boxes)

Edison Cylinder Collection - 4 Boxes

Large collection of Edison cylinders ( 4 boxes)

Antique Edison phonograph horn, height 72 cm

72cm Antique Edison Phonograph Horn

Antique Edison phonograph horn, height 72 cm

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.

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 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

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 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.

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

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

Missing Horn Edison Standard Phonograph

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

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 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

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 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' 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

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 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

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

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 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 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 'Diamond Disc' records, (100+)

100+ Edison Diamond Disc Records

Edison 'Diamond Disc' records, (100+)

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

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

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 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

An Edison standard cylinder Phonograph

Edison Cylinder Phonograph

An Edison standard cylinder Phonograph

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

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.

Edison phonograph, home model (with lid)

Edison Home Phonograph with Lid

Edison phonograph, home model (with lid)

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 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.

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

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.

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

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…

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.

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.

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 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 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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

An Edison fireside phonograph combination type-serial 12097,…

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

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.

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 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 Cylinder phonograph with brass horn, c1900.

Antique Edison Cylinder Phonograph with Brass Horn

Edison Cylinder phonograph with brass horn, c1900.

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 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

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.

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

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…

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

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 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

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 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 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.

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 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)

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

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 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

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 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)

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

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.

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 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.

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

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 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.

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 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

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