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Very rare Edison Diamond Disc #52109:
"THE VARSITY DRAG" Fox Trot by Ernie Golden and His Hotel McAlpin Orchestra
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"CLEMENTINE (FROM NEW ORLEANS" (Fox Trot With Vocals) by Golden Gate Orchestra
You'll likely search for many years (as I did) before finding a copy of this very rare Edison Diamond Disc.
I purchased this record from the late Larry Mason, owner of Toad Hall Books and Records in Rockford, IL more than 25 years ago. He told me at that time that it was the first he ever found and would likely be the ONLY copy of the record he would ever find again. I was happy to pay his price and I've never seen another copy of it.
The Varsity Drag side is in shiny excellent condition with a tiny harmless edge flake. This side can be heard on my MusicBoxBoy YouTube channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPpoTXXrBXg
Slide the Fast-Forward button ahead in the video if you don't care to hear my intro and move directly to the Varsity Drag recording. The video is nearing 31,000 views which still amazes me for any Diamond Disc recording.
The Clementine side is also shiny excellent. There are a couple of lightly stressed grooves that play through just fine on my modern turntable.
Both sides are OUTSTANDING with terrific arrangements.
PM with interest. Thanks.
Doug
SOLD: EDISON DD #52109 *VERY RARE* "VARSITY DRAG" - $349
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SOLD: EDISON DD #52109 *VERY RARE* "VARSITY DRAG" - $349
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Lucius1958
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Re: FOR SALE: EDISON DD #52109 *VERY RARE* "VARSITY DRAG" -
Another candidate for Don Wilson! I hope whoever buys this lends it to him for copying.
Bill
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Re: FOR SALE: EDISON DD #52109 *VERY RARE* "VARSITY DRAG" -
Quite!Lucius1958 wrote:Another candidate for Don Wilson! I hope whoever buys this lends it to him for copying.
Bill
I have this Varsity Drag on a Vulcan cylinder but a DD reproduction from Don would be brilliant!
Cheers.
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Re: FOR SALE: EDISON DD #52109 *VERY RARE* "VARSITY DRAG" -
I also have the Vulcan cylinder copy which is my most played cylinder.billybob62 wrote:Quite!Lucius1958 wrote:Another candidate for Don Wilson! I hope whoever buys this lends it to him for copying.
Bill
I have this Varsity Drag on a Vulcan cylinder but a DD reproduction from Don would be brilliant!
Cheers.
If a DD copy was to be produced I would certainly buy one.
Alistair.
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Outstanding song. I too would be interested in getting A DD copy if one is ever made. Great video!
"You can't take the phonographs nor the money with you, but the contentment the phonographs bring may well make your life better, and happier lives make the world a better place."
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Re: SOLD: EDISON DD #52109 *VERY RARE* "VARSITY DRAG" - $349
This record is sold. 