[78-L] Speed for old Edison, and Victor 78s

[Mark L. Bardenwerper, Sr.]

Ken Matheson wrote:
>     Can anyone tell me the record speed of a couple of old 78s. Two are Edison (recorded both sides ¼ inch thick) The Church in the Wildwood, matrix number 5126-C-7, or 80416-R, and Christmas Bells, matrix number 6911-C-71, or 50591-L. And Victor (recorded one side, about normal thickness) with a sticker stating price of 60 cents, and dated 1906, Way Down South, matrix number B589, or 2562. Thank you.
>   
I think the Edisons are 80 RPM. The Victor should be 78.
The Edisons will not play on a regular phonograph, as the undulations in 
the grooves go up and down rather than side to side.

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