I wouldn't want anyone - especially newcomers to the hobby - to be confused: wax Amberol Records are all 4 minute. Amberol was Edison's trade name for 4 minute cylinder records. From 1908-1912 these Amberol Records were made of a black wax-like substance. From late 1912 - 1929 the 4 minute cylinders (in the popular series) were made of blue celluloid with plaster cores. These were called "Blue Amberol" records. Amberol = 4 minute record.
George P. -----Original Message----- From: Steven Medved <[email protected]> To: Phono-l <[email protected]> Sent: Mon, Dec 28, 2009 4:34 pm Subject: [Phono-L] 2 minute Wax Amberol Wax records The 2 minute Wax Amberol Wax records I have are 8708 with a Patd 26, (and the 26 is light like the catalog number on the 1901 to 1904 records with no titles) 10120, 10146, 10278, 10303 .3 & ..6, 10377, and 10395. The 18 records I have from 10396 to 10562 are all the regular wax. The last 2 minute title release was in Sept 1912 but Edison continued to sell them until the fire. I would be interested in knowing if anyone has any of the records outside my range. You can tell them by the mold line at the bottom of the record like the four minute wax amberol. I have never seen a four minute wax amberol without the mold line. I wonder if the excessive surface noise caused Edison to stop using the formula for the 2 minute records or if I have just never found any later ones. The wax amberol wax 2 minute records sound great when new or in excellent condition, when worn they have a lot more surface noise than the regular formula records. Finding one that is not cracked or chipped is very rare, the only advantage is they are not affected by mold. One of the best songs, Its moonlight all the time on Broadway by Murray is only found on 10303 as far as I know. Best wishes, Steve _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
