Columbia '20th Century' 3 Minute 6" Cylinder Record-85175-AFRAID TO COME HOME...
  $   273

 


$ 273 Sold For
Oct 17, 2019 Sold Date
Oct 10, 2019 Start Date
$   149 Start price
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Offered here is a rare Columbia '20th Century' 6" cylinder record that plays for over 3 minutes.  It was made extra long to allow up to 3 1/2 minutes of play during a time when the standard cylinder records only played up to 2 minutes.  These were a pretty big deal in 1905 and the cylinder players that played them were very high end.  But when Edison introduced the 4" cylinder that played 4 minutes in 1908, these were all but forgotten, languishing on retailers shelves.  Eventually, the remaining inventory was relegated to the scrap pile. 

Only about 189 different titles were issued during the short life of these cylinders. 

This one is catalog number 85175 (May, 1908), titled 'I'M AFRAID TO COME HOME IN THE DARK', a humorous parody by Prince's Band.  It is very glossy with just a hint of mildew, see photos for details.  It plays excellent!
This is one of the last of these cylinders produced, just about the time Edisons 4 minute Amberol cylinders were introduced.  
Included are an original case with lid.  
These are quite rare and almost impossible to find in this condition. Please note: This is the last one available from this small collection, there won't be any more.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

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