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phonogfp wrote: Thu May 01, 2025 9:21 pm Here's the marking I referenced earlier:

George P.
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My thanks as well George. I too was not aware of the embossed rim. It's been my experience those four minute blanks are few and far between.

Steve

You're welcome, Steve. My experience is the same as yours.

George P.

Steve the cylinder you show in the photos you posted sure appears to have a recording on it. When you blow up the photo you can see the groves.

Rich Gordon

Yes, the grooves and the recorded waves!

rgordon939 wrote: Sat May 03, 2025 9:26 pm Steve the cylinder you show in the photos you posted sure appears to have a recording on it. When you blow up the photo you can see the groves.

Rich Gordon

Yes, that's correct. I haven't listened to it in a long time, but it is definitely a home recording. Unfortunately, I don't currently have a machine to play it on.

Steve

Here is a better photo.

Steve