E. Berliner’s Gramophone Ell Green’s Cake Walk Vess L. Ossman Banjo 0378
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Description
Title:
Rare 1899 E. Berliner Gramophone 7" Disc Vess L. Ossman Banjo Solo 0378 Antique
Item Specifics:
- Format: Single-Sided 7" Disc Record
- Speed: Approx. 70-78 RPM (Requires vintage gramophone or modern variable-speed equipment)
- Material: Early Shellac / Hard Rubber Compound
- Record Label: E. Berliner's Gramophone
- Catalog/Matrix Number: 0378 (Letter "F" below)
- Recording/Master Date: July 28, 1899 (Hand-etched "7/28/99")
- Artist: Vess L. Ossman ("The Banjo King")
- Song Title: "Eli Green's Cake Walk"
- Genre: Pre-1900 Ragtime / Cakewalk / Banjo Pioneer
Detailed Description:
Offered here is an exceptional piece of late 19th-century audio history. This is an original, authentic 7-inch single-sided disc manufactured by E. Berliner's Gramophone, the pioneering company that birthed the flat disc record format.
This specific record features the classic ragtime-era composition "Eli Green's Cake Walk," performed as a brilliant banjo solo by Vess L. Ossman—one of the absolute superstars of early recorded music.
The center of the disc features the iconic block-printed Berliner typography detailing original patent dates through October 29, 1895. Crucially, to the right of the spindle hole, the original factory hand-etched mastering date of "7/28/99" is clearly visible, validating this as a genuine 19th-century pressing.
Condition Report (Visual Grading Only):
- Surface: The glossy playing surface shows a significant amount of visual wear, including multiple light-to-moderate scratches, scuffs, and fingerprint smudges consistent with a 127-year-old artifact.
- Center Core/Labels: The etched title, patent information, signature branding, and catalog number (0378 / F) remain completely crisp, distinct, and legible.
- Structural Integrity: The outer rim is entirely solid. There are NO cracks, deep gouges, or edge chips present.
- Audio Status: Untested. Because early Berliner discs use shallow, distinct groove paths that require specialized vintage equipment or a wide-radius stylus, this record is being sold strictly AS-IS for historical preservation, research, and display. Please review the high-resolution photographs carefully to assess the physical condition prior to bidding or purchasing.
Professional Packaging & Shipping:
Antique shellac records are highly fragile. This item will be meticulously packed using heavy cardboard stiffeners, layers of shock-absorbing bubble wrap, and shipped floating inside a rigid box to guarantee it arrives safely at your doorstep.
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