Recorded music, and the history of it, reaches as far back to the 19th century. The original “records” were cylinders initially made from tinfoil. Imagine that! The sound quality was horrible and they were very fragile. Before long they tinfoil was replaced by wax; wax cylinders were in use for…
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The Evolution of Recorded Music
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Exploring the Different Genres of 78rpm Music.
Introduction Let’s dive into a remarkable chapter of music history: the era of 78rpm records. These shellac records, spinning at 78 revolutions per minute, were the heartbeat of the music industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This was a time of great transformation, as we moved from…
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Forgotten Voices: Celebrating Lesser-Known Artists of the 78rpm Era
In the annals of music history, the 78rpm era is often remembered for its iconic figures. However, nestled within this period are numerous musicians whose contributions, though significant, have remained largely unrecognized. This article aims to shine a spotlight on these lesser-known artists, revealing their unique impact on the tapestry…
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The Dawn of Recorded Music: A Journey Through Time
The Early Sparks of Sound Recording Imagine a world where music was a fleeting experience, captured only in the moment. This changed with the advent of recorded music, a revolution that began with Thomas Edison’s invention of the phonograph in 1877. It was a groundbreaking device that used cylinders to…
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From Shellac to Vinyl: The Transition from 78rpm to LP Records
Over the course of the last few weeks I’ve traced the history of recorded music from tinfoil, to wax cylinders, to shellac disks that typically spun at 78rpm. The name ’78rpm’ stems from the record’s rotation speed – 78 revolutions per minute, a pace that defined an era of audio…