Edison Diamond DIsc "MOTHER"

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Edison Diamond DIsc "MOTHER"

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Just got back from the Wayne, NJ phonograph show. My "find" was an Edison Diamond Disc "MOTHER". The actual stampers would have been made by plating the "MOTHER". Certainly not a very exciting selection I admit but that doesn't take. away from the 'coolness' of such a rarity.

Thought I'd share a link to a video of this "record" playing.

https://youtu.be/TTSVn-MkRvE

[youtubehd]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTSVn-MkRvE[/youtubehd]
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It sounds certainly clear and rich. Did Edison people use Stroh or did they use standard violins? It sounds almost as an electrical recording... The harp comes out also very well...
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It is electrical. It's a Waldo Mayo recording from 1929. No Stroh violin for Mr. Mayo. :)

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Thank you for supplying the artist. Do you know what the title is?

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The Song I Love - recorded March 9, 1929

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Thank you for this information!

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I'm more than a little jealous that you found this gem before I did. Congratulations!!!!

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Thanks for sharing this rare gem!

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