I spent the good part of the past two days cataloging my Edison records and I have some questions.
I have some records with paper labels and they all have numbers. I have some that had a paper label but the label is gone but the number is heavily embossed where the paper label would have been. I have some etched labels and some have numbers. I have some etched labels with no numbers except the number on the records edge.
On the records with missing labels that have numbers, is there a way to find out the name of the record by the number? I've played them but I'd like the official name and artist.
What is the difference between:
- records with paper labels
- etched labels with numbers
- etched labels with numbers only on the edge?
Do these differences indicate age/year(s) of recording/issuance?
Do the numbers indicate age/year(s) of recording/issuance?
The knowledge on this forum always astounds me and I thank you in advance.
Advice and help with Diamond Discs
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Re: Advice and help with Diamond Discs
You would do well to buy a copy of the Collector's Guide to Edison Records as this would answer all your questions and more.
Short answers:
Discs with edge numbers were pressed from 1912-1918
Discs with embossed labels but no edge numbers were pressed from 1918-1921
Discs with paper labels were pressed 1921-1929
You can download a discography of Diamond Discs in Excel format for free from truesoundtransfers.de. You can use this to search for record and/or matrix numbers as needed.
I previously posted charts showing when most popular series Edison records were released. You can find that here:
http://forum.talkingmachine.info/viewto ... art+edison
Short answers:
Discs with edge numbers were pressed from 1912-1918
Discs with embossed labels but no edge numbers were pressed from 1918-1921
Discs with paper labels were pressed 1921-1929
You can download a discography of Diamond Discs in Excel format for free from truesoundtransfers.de. You can use this to search for record and/or matrix numbers as needed.
I previously posted charts showing when most popular series Edison records were released. You can find that here:
http://forum.talkingmachine.info/viewto ... art+edison
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Re: Advice and help with Diamond Discs
The spread sheet at this site should help. For records with no 5-digit number anywhere on the record, use the matrix number etched into the runout area to look up the number.
http://www.truesoundtransfers.de/edisondd.zip
http://www.truesoundtransfers.de/edisondd.zip
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Re: Advice and help with Diamond Discs
You should also get the the 4 volume Charles Gregory set of Diamond disc labels. It is being sold for just $40 a set from the A.P.S. club. Original price was $200!
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Re: Advice and help with Diamond Discs
Just wanted to say "thank you" for all your help. I knew you guys would have the knowledge and information.
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Re: Advice and help with Diamond Discs
marcapra wrote:You should also get the the 4 volume Charles Gregory set of Diamond disc labels. It is being sold for just $40 a set from the A.P.S. club. Original price was $200!
Is there a link? I can’t find them on the site.
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Re: Advice and help with Diamond Discs
Here's the latest post. George can tell you if there are any left.BwanaJoe wrote:marcapra wrote:You should also get the the 4 volume Charles Gregory set of Diamond disc labels. It is being sold for just $40 a set from the A.P.S. club. Original price was $200!
Is there a link? I can’t find them on the site.
http://forum.talkingmachine.info/viewto ... es+gregory
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