Columbia '20th Century' 3 MInute 6" Cylinder Record - 85076 - Schottisch-FANTANA
  $   181

 


$ 181 Sold For
Sep 30, 2019 Sold Date
Sep 23, 2019 Start Date
$   149 Start price
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Description

Offered here is a rare Columbia '20th Century' 6" cylinder record that plays for 3 minutes.  It was made extra long to allow up to 3 minutes of play during a time when the standard cylinder records only played up to 2 minutes.  These were a pretty big deal in 1905 and the cylinder players that played them were very high end.  But when Edison introduced the 4" cylinder that played 4 minutes in 1908, these were all but forgotten, languishing on retailers shelves.  Eventually, the remaining inventory was relegated to the scrap pile. 

Only 189 different titles were issued during the short life of these cylinders. 

This one is catalog number 85076 (July, 1906), titled 'Scottisch from FANTANA', an instrumental by Prince's Band.  Included are an original case with the correct lid.  
It is very glossy with evidence that mildew has been removed, see photos for details.  It plays very nicely!  It is not announced.

These are quite rare and almost impossible to find in this condition.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

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