Vinyl Records from Era Before 1900: A Journey Through Time
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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Johannes Brahms "Paganini Variations" John Lill Piano 1970 DG Vinyl LP #2530 059
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1979 Georges Bizet Carmen London Symphony Orchestra Vinyl Album Record LP 33rpm
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Symphony Nos 4 & 5 - Beethoven; Toscanini; Vinyl LP (RCA RB 16103)
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1966 IOLANTHE Gilbert And Sullivan Vinyl Album Record LP Theatre Musical Score &
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Beethoven Violin Concerto; Menuhin Klemperer; Vinyl LP (HMV ASD 2285)
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Elijah Highlights - Mendelssohn; Sargent Harwood Lewis; Vinyl LP (HMV ASD 625)
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George Gordon Byron - Spoken Arts Treasury Of Lord Byron By Peter Orr - 12" LP
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Faust Highlights - Gounod - Cluytens Gedda De Los Angeles Vinyl LP (ASD 412)
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Walter Gieseking Plays Debussy - Preludes book 1; Vinyl LP (Columbia 33CX 1098)
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Michel Debost - L'Âge D'Or Des Flûtistes CCA1084 VG+/VG Vinyl LP (v1)
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Bach Starker Suites For Unaccompanies Cello Complete 6LP Box New 0753088901676
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RARE Emmerich Kalman Die Bajadere USSR Pressing Melodya CM 04315 CCCR
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Telefunken LP GMA 24 Hindemith Nobilissima Visione etc Joseph Keilberth Vinyl Lp
Price: £7.35
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Mozart Clarinet Trio Quintet; Melos Ensemble Vinyl LP (HMV ASD 605)
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The Pirates Of Penzance - The D'Oyly Carte Opera Company.2xLP:Decca LK4925 &4926
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Wilhelm Furtwangler - Complete Studio Recordings 1951-1953 - New Vi - P99z
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Haydn, Concertos For Horn Neville Marriner - 1966 Vinyl LP Record Argo ZRG 5498
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MILITARY ENSEMBLE Of LONDON: Music Of Wellington's Time. UK Vinyl 1975 CFP40230
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Beryl Reid - Music Hall Singalong (12" Vinyl LP, 1974 Music For Pleasure)
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The Golden Age Of The Music Hall Empire Palace Shepherd's Bush Vinyl Album 70s
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Don Giovanni Highlights – Mozart; Leinsdorf; Vinyl LP (RCA Victor - RB 6654)
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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 Lp
Price: £7.25
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Furtwangler Complete Studio Recordings On DG 1951-1953 4 LP Vinyl New Sealed
Price: £43.98
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DG 139 037 SLPM LISZT LES PRELUDES HUNGARIAN RHAPSODY KARAJAN NM/NM
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Schubert Lieder; Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau; Vinyl LP (HMV ASD 2273)
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Telefunken LP GMA 24 Hindemith Nobilissima Visione. Joseph Keilberth Vinyl Album
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Telefunken LP GMA 24 Hindemith Nobilissima Visione etc Joseph Keilberth Vinyl EX
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