PHONYCORD Flexible RECORD 78 rpm ORANGE Celluloid 1930 Eddy Walis Jazz Orchestra

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PHONYCORD Flexible RECORD 78 rpm ORANGE Celluloid 1930 Eddy Walis Jazz Orchestra

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Description

This is a rare “Phonycord Flexible” record featuring a tango titled “Es sprach der weise Marabu” performed by the Eddy Walis Jazz Orchestra with vocal by Alexander Flessburg on one side and a foxtrot titled “Wenn die Elisabeth” also by the Walis Jazz Orchestra with Alexander Flessburg on the other side.  Phonycord Flexible records are just that - you can actually bend these in two as shown in the illustration on the impressed label, although I wouldn’t recommend that.  The record is a German pressing, produced in 1930 - it is a 78 rpm pressing that measures 9 5/8” in diameter.  The record is made of orange celluloid and looks near mint.  It is not perfectly flat, but should play well - I read that you can flatten these just by putting some shellac 10” records on them for a day or two, although I really don’t think that flattening will be necessary.  I haven’t been able to listen to it as it requires a 78 rpm player and “trailing” needles are recommended due to the softness of the celluloid, neither of which I have.  

I have photographed the record backlit and without backlighting - as you’ll notice the record is semi-transparent.  The “labels” are actually just stamped onto either side of the record in the center.  

Phonycord Flexible records were first produced in Germany in 1928 and issued from 1 to 500, when discontinued in 1932.  This record is number 443.  Phonycords were a cheaper alternative to shellac, but their fragility eventually proved to be unpopular, although they are unbreakable in the way that shellac was.  This record was stored in a slotted piece of cardboard, so survived very nicely - it is ultra rare.  

This is a super rare record Phonycord record - please see my other auctions for more Phonycords.  I combine for shipping!

Shipping

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