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phonograph guy3435 wrote: Wed Jan 10, 2024 8:16 pm i just bought one before you responded and it was in an oxford indestructible case but it had the 4m marking. Can i still play it?

If the rim information on your cylinder looks similar to the picture below then, yes, this is an Indestructible 4 minute celluloid cylinder versus a 4 minute Edison wax Amberol cylinder which would have "Thomas A Edison" in script stamped on the rim.

Doug

thank you! you cleared up a lot of confusion!

thanks! I found out I can play it.