The dawn of recorded music, before the advent of modern technology, was a time when sounds were captured through innovative and often painstaking methods. Vinyl records from this era, specifically those created before 1900, hold a unique significance in the history of music. These early recordings were made using cylinder phonographs or gramophones, which relied on physical contact between the recording device and the material being recorded.
The earliest known recordings date back to the late 1800s, with Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville's 1860 recording of "Au Clair de la Lune" being a notable example. These early records were made on cylinders, which were played using a needle that etched grooves onto the material. As technology improved, flat discs (also known as gramophone records) became more widespread, allowing for mass production and wider distribution. This period saw the rise of famous recording artists like Enrico Caruso, whose iconic voice captured the hearts of audiences worldwide.
The vinyl records from this era are not only a testament to the innovative spirit of inventors and musicians but also a window into the cultural and social context of the time. They offer a glimpse into the lives of people who lived through significant historical events, such as the Industrial Revolution or the rise of urbanization. As we listen to these records today, we are transported back in time, allowing us to appreciate the beauty and simplicity of music from a bygone era.
1981 Jacques Offenbach Overtures Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Vinyl Album LP 33
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1971 Johann Sebastian Bach Organ Walcha Vinyl Album Record LP Compilation Helmut
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George Gordon Byron - Spoken Arts Treasury Of Lord Byron By Peter Orr - 12" LP
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Elijah Highlights - Mendelssohn; Sargent Harwood Lewis; Vinyl LP (HMV ASD 625)
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RARE Emmerich Kalman Die Csardasfurstin Grafin Mariza Vinyl Album Record LP
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Don Giovanni Highlights – Mozart; Leinsdorf; Vinyl LP (RCA Victor - RB 6654)
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Johann Strauss - The Waltzes of Johann Strauss (LP) | RDM 2016 | VG+ VG |
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Lillie (12" Vinyl Album, 1978 Decca) Soundtrack from LWT Television Series
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Telefunken LP GMA 24 Hindemith Nobilissima Visione etc Joseph Keilberth Vinyl EX
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Schubert Lieder; Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau; Vinyl LP (HMV ASD 2273)
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A Recital of Bach And Handel Arias Kathleen Ferriern Ferrier Vinyl Record LP
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Piano Concerto Tchaikovsky / Franck; Ogden Barbirolli; Vinyl LP (alp1991
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Haydn, Concertos For Horn Neville Marriner - 1966 Vinyl LP Record Argo ZRG 5498
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Bach Starker Suites For Unaccompanies Cello Complete 6LP Box New 0753088901676
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Richard Strauss Death & Transfiguration Otto Klemperer Columbia SAX 2437 Record
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Beethoven Violin Concerto; Menuhin Klemperer; Vinyl LP (HMV ASD 2285)
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Mozart Clarinet Trio Quintet; Melos Ensemble Vinyl LP (HMV ASD 605)
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The Golden Age Of The Music Hall Empire Palace Shepherd's Bush Vinyl Album 70s
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MILITARY ENSEMBLE Of LONDON: Music Of Wellington's Time. UK Vinyl 1975 CFP40230
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MILITARY ENSEMBLE Of LONDON: Music Of Wellington's Time. UK Vinyl 1975 CFP40230
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Michel Debost - L'Âge D'Or Des Flûtistes CCA1084 VG+/VG Vinyl LP (v1)
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Beryl Reid - Music Hall Singalong (12" Vinyl LP, 1974 Music For Pleasure)
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"19TH CENTURY AMERICAN BALLROOM MUSIC" USA NONESUCH H-71313 VINYL LP
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Telefunken LP GMA 24 Hindemith Nobilissima Visione etc Joseph Keilberth Vinyl Lp
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Various-THE GREATEST HITS BOX-5xVinyl-LP Classical Compilation.UK1975 CBS 77513
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HMS Pinafore & Trial By Jury Quality Vinyls EMI Gilbert & Sullivan Concert New!!
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Salvation Army Christmas Vintage Vinyl EMI Quality 1960's 12" Regal Record
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Wilhelm Furtwängler Wilhelm Furtwängler: Complete Studio Recordings... (Vinyl)
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Symphony Nos 4 & 5 - Beethoven; Toscanini; Vinyl LP (RCA RB 16103)
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The Pirates Of Penzance - The D'Oyly Carte Opera Company.2xLP:Decca LK4925 &4926
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1966 Franz Lahar The Count Of Luxembourg Highlights Vinyl Album Record LP Hilde
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