[78-L] 12" Edison Sample Records

[David Lennick]

At least one has super fine grooving. I was transferring it and wondered why 
the stylus had moved only a quarter inch and played at least a minute of music.

dl

On 12/26/2013 10:05 PM, Ron L'Herault wrote:
> I'm pretty sure they are super rare.   Nice find!!!
>
> Ron L
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> [mailto:78-l-bounces at klickitat.78online.com] On Behalf Of Clifford Bolling
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> Subject: [78-L] 12" Edison Sample Records
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> Just brought home an Edison C250 today that had 3-12" sample records inside,
> Nos. 9, 10,&  11.  I've heard about them but these are the first I've
> seen.  Seems there isn't a lot of info floating around about these.  Are
> they scarce/rare?  How high does the series go?  Beyond 11?  How frequently
> were they issued?  Stuff like that.
>
> The 2 drawers were full of Diamond Discs and more than half had their
> original sleeves with stickers describing the artists and songs, all with
> the embossed labels.  I think this bunch of records is original to the
> machine.  Very cool!
>
> There were also a few of the 57000 series (german).
>
> Any info would be appreciated.  Thanks!  CDB
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