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Did Edison ever make a specific 4 minute recording blank for his 4 minute recorders or were they still using the regular old 2 minute blanks with the old box?

The 4-minute blanks were made with black wax, different markings on the rim, and in a new box. Here's an image from an article appearing in the upcoming June issue of the APS magazine.

George P.

4-minute blanks came in yellow boxes.

I own a blank never used 4 minute record. I'm debating if I should use it ...If I ever get a 4 minute recorder that is. But yes it's in a yellow box.

For reference, here's some photos of the only four minute blank I own. I do have two or three empty boxes though. There are no markings anywhere on the blank.

Steve

Here's the marking I referenced earlier:

George P.

If Mother was 71 in 1916, she was born in 1845...!!!

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

George P.
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Thank you Paul! I never knew that they were embossed on the top! Learn something new everyday

oceanlinerfanatic wrote: Fri May 02, 2025 4:40 pm Thank you Paul! I never knew that they were embossed on the top! Learn something new everyday

You're welcome!

George P.

Inigo wrote: Thu May 01, 2025 11:59 pm If Mother was 71 in 1916, she was born in 1845...!!!

It makes one wonder what she was thinking hearing her voice played back to her.

Steve