When did the Edison Diamond Disc record come out?

When did the Edison Diamond Disc record come out?

The Edison Diamond Disc Record is a type of phonograph record marketed by Thomas A. Edison, Inc. on their Edison Record label from 1912 to 1929.

What was the core of an Edison Disc made out of?

According to Ron Dethlefson, the expert on Edison discs and Blue Amberol cylinders (“[email protected]”), Diamond Disc cores were made from finely ground wood flour (not coarse sawdust, as some have speculated) together with an asphaltic binder.

How did Edison make the Edison Disc Phonograph?

A phenolic resin varnish called Condensite was applied to the core, and then the disc was stamped in the record press. The finished 10″ disc weighed ten ounces, heavier than most, partially due to the 1/4″ thickness of the record. A diamond point was obtained for the stylus.

What was the initial reaction to the Edison Disc player?

Albert Spalding; cover, Edison Diamond Points, May 1916. Initial public reaction was not encouraging for several reasons. The Edison cabinets were deemed to be less attractive than the Victrolas, and customers were required to buy Edison discs only for Edison players, since they were not compatible with other players.

What kind of records are Edison Diamond Records?

Laterally cut Edison disc records ( Needle Type ) The most striking feature of Edison Diamond Disc records is their thickness.

How did Edison come up with the disc machine?

The press reported that the new machine was based on Edison’s British 1878 patent in order to deter claims of copyright infringement with Victor or Berliner. The new machine was also mentioned in the Edison Phonograph Monthly in July of 1911, but it was over a year before disc players or discs would be offered for sale.

What kind of record player does Edison use?

Call them what you will — thick records, Edison records, Edison Re-Creations, most collectors refer to these as Edison Diamond Discs to distinguish them from Edison cylinder records. The Diamond Discs, which were engineered to run at 80 (not 78) rpm, should best be played on an Edison machine with an Edison reproducer and an Edison diamond stylus.

When did the Edison record label stop saying re-creation?

From 1921 to 1926, the labels stated “Edison Re-Creation”. From 1926 – 1929 they stated “Edison Record”. While recording at the bottom of the groove produced better, more long-lasting sound, it also required discs much thicker and more fragile than those sold by the competition.