In his book, the fabulous phonograph, roland gelatt states that in 1919 there were nearly 200 phonograph manufacturers category. These revolutionary discs were designed for playback at 33. The fabulous phonograph, 18771977 by roland gelatt 1977. The fabulous phonograph, 18771977 by roland gelatt alibris. The disc phonograph and the edison discs were designed to be an entire system. For europe a similar equivalent standard became 77.
The concert phonograph did not sell well, and prices for it and its cylinders were dramatically reduced. Many new companies entered this lucrative field as basic phonographs patents held by vict. Many new companies entered this lucrative field as basic phonographs patents held by victor, columbia, and edison were expiring. When roland gelatt s history of this truly fabulous. The fabulous phonograph, 18771977, by roland gelatt.
Author roland gelatt, editor of high fidelity magazine at the time, wrote this book in 1955 revised in 1965 and he deals knowledgeably with all aspects of the early business of sound recordings, including critics who carped about how the new technology was corrupting the purity and reality of orchestration. The phonograph was developed as a result of thomas edisons work on two other. Unfortunately, stopping as it does in 1977, the book does not cover the digital revolution as exemplified by the compact disc, nor the online digital revolution the emergence of. The fabulous phonograph, 18771977 gelatt, roland on. The majors, primarily victor, decided this exact speed, but there was no objection by other record companies. To that end, our society maintains informative articles on its website which are open to the public, as well as an exhaustive online searchable archive of over 20,000 pages of phonograph and record research material available to members. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Introductory archives the antique phonograph society the. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store. In roland gelatt s book the fabulous phonograph, the author notes that rca victors early introduction of a longplay disc was a commercial failure. The fabulous phonograph by roland gelatt, 1966, appletoncentury edition, in english rev. The fabulous phonograph, from edison to stereo roland gelatt. The fabulous phonograph, 18771977 roland gelatt snippet view 1977.
As detailed in roland gelatt s superb 1965 book, the fabulous phonograph, the meteoric rise of both the record industry and the manufacturers who made the hardware on which to play records was tied to recordings of classical music. The fabulous phonograph from edison to stereo roland gelatt on. Roland gelatt author of the fabulous phonograph, 18771977. Dec 11, 2019 according to roland gelatt in his book the fabulous phonograph, with standardized ac electricity in us, a 3600 rpm motor with 46. The rise of the utah jazz by lazenby, roland paperback book. A phonograph record also known as a gramophone record, especially in british english, often simply record, is an analog sound storage medium in the form of a flat disc with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove.
The fabulous phonograph 1877 1977 by roland gelatt 1977. The fabulous phonograph 1877 1977 by roland gelatt 19771020. Click here for a bibliography of published works by edison, 18621898 the following works constitute a detailed bibliography of works related to thomas edison, his inventions, and his business enterprises. Roland gelatt is the author of the fabulous phonograph, 18771977 3. This is really an historical treasure trove of information about the early history of recorded sound. The fabulous phonograph by gelatt, roland and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Featured movies all video latest this just in prelinger archives democracy now. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The fabulous phonograph, 18771977 roland gelatt on. The edison concert phonograph, which had a louder sound and a larger cylinder measuring 4. Phonographic books, which will speak to blind people without effort on their part. In 1930, rca victor launched the first commerciallyavailable.
Roland gelatt, 66, a music critic and an editor the new. Not only was enrico caruso the adele of his time, it was his 260plus recordings on rca. History of the edison disc phonograph history of edison. Buy the fabulous phonograph, 18771977 by roland gelatt online at alibris. The fabulous phonograph, 18771977 by roland gelatt. Feb, 2020 in his book, the fabulous phonograph, roland gelatt states that in 1919 there were nearly 200 phonograph manufacturers in the u. By examining the interplay between recorded music and the key social, political, and economic forces in america during the phonograph s rise and fall as the dominant medium of popular recorded sound, he addresses such vital issues as the place of multiculturalism in the phonograph s history, the roles of women as recordplayer listeners and.
The fabulous phonograph, 18771977 by roland gelatt goodreads. Roland gelatt, 66, a music critic and an editor the. Buy a cheap copy of the fabulous phonograph, 18771977 book by roland gelatt. Find the fabulous phonograph by gelatt, roland at biblio.
Gelatt was best known for his book the fabulous phonograph, an urbane, informative history of recorded sound from the days of the wax cylinder through the longplaying album. There have been calls for the book to be updated but in my personal opinion this is a book that is primarily of interest to collectors of early pre1950s machines and recordings. The fabulous phonograph 18771977 by gelatt roland and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Throughout the 1910s the demand for phonographs and records exceeded supply. The fabulous phonograph, 18771977 by gelatt, roland, 1920. History of the edison disc phonograph history of edison sound. We publish a fullcolor quarterly journal called the antique phonograph. The edison company had been fully devoted to cylinder phonographs, but. Music makers museum, 11885 us50, hillsboro, oh 2020. The fabulous phonograph, 18771977 9780020326809 by gelatt, roland and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Roland gelatt the fabulous phonograph 18771977 hbdj 1977 2nd rev ed. The 1977 reissue of roland gelatt s 1950s book on the history of the phonograph is a fascinating voyage through the comparatively short history of recorded sound.
The groove usually starts near the periphery and ends near the center of the disc. In roland gelatt s book the fabulous phonograph, the author notes that rca victors early introduction of a longplay disc was a commercial failure for several reasons including the lack of affordable, reliable consumer playback equipment and consumer wariness during the great depression. Roland gelatt has provided exactly what was wanted, and although i raised my eyebrows at the title when i picked up the fabulous phonograph, i had not read more than a few pages before realising that fabulous was the perfect epithet. After this, discs and disc players, most notably the victrolas, began to dominate the market. Room recorded sound reference center collections with film and video. Gramophone record academic dictionaries and encyclopedias. Buy a cheap copy of ring resounding book by john culshaw. May 29, 1977 roland gelatt has added several chapters to his standard book on the subject, the fabulous phongraph, bringing it up to date from 1954.
Video gallery archive the antique phonograph society the. From tin foil to high fidelity roland gelatt snippet view 1955. Roland gelatt history of the phonograph in text and photographs covering the technology advances and the business enterprises that promoted phonographs and sound recording. Books go search todays deals vouchers amazonbasics. The fabulous phonograph, 18771977 by gelatt, roland, 1920publication date 1977 topics. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Roland gelatt history of the phonograph in text and photographs covering the technology. Jan 27, 2014 in roland gelatt s book the fabulous phonograph, the author notes that rca victors early introduction of a longplay disc was a commercial failure for several reasons including the lack of affordable, reliable consumer playback equipment and consumer wariness during the great depression. Buy the fabulous phonograph 1877 1977 by roland gelatt 19771020 by roland gelatt isbn. History of the cylinder phonograph history of edison sound. Vinyl lp record best price in bangladesh multimedia kingdom.
Gelatt was best known for his book the fabulous phonograph, an urbane, informative history of recorded sound from the days of the wax. The story of the gramophone from tin foil to high fidelity first edition by roland gelatt isbn. Author of the fabulous phonograph, the fabulous phonograph, 18771977, music makers, some outstanding musical performers of our day, the fabulous phonograph, 18771977, music makers, some outstanding musical performers of our day, music makers some outstanding musical performers of our day, music makers, nijinsky, the film. In 1877 thomas edison turned the crank of his latest invention and heard it repeat the nursery rhyme he had just spoken into its mouthpiece.
Gelatt was best known for his book the fabulous phonograph, an urbane, informative history of recorded sound from the days of. The fabulous phonograph, 18771977 by gelatt, roland and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The fabulous phonograph by roland gelatt, 1956, cassell edition, in english. Roland gelatt s superb reference book was last published in 1977 but dont let this put you off. The fabulous phonograph, 18771977 book by roland gelatt.
131 1522 1250 824 444 857 476 44 466 1503 1163 990 59 972 1584 426 805 301 580 539 1445 1502 121 681 864 774 1039 123 861 80 1492 888 419 41