Original Edison cylinders: Provides authentic, unaltered acoustic recordings from the early 20th century
Rare European vocal recordings: Offers unique examples of singers active during this period
Archival significance: Represents some of the only surviving recordings of early European voices
Audiophile quality: Captures the vivid sound of vintage Edison cylinders
Summarized by Shop
In 1912, Thomas A. Edison conducted a European talent search designed to recruit vocal artists for his record company. Over three hundred cylinders of some of Europe's greatest singers were recorded and sent back to the United Sates for Edison's personal review. Before these canisters were opened last year, Thomas Edison was the last pers