World War I / WWI Edison Army Navy phonograph playing record

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Uploaded by on Dec 13, 2008

World War I / WWI Edison Diamond Disc special issue portable Army/Navy phonograph playing patriotic record.

Diamond Disc #50443-L "Over There!" written by George M. Cohan and performed by Billy Murray, tenor with choir and orchestra

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  • Great Video. Did your Army/Navy have the little compartment to the left of the Horn that contains the little jar of Edison Grease and the jar of powdered graphite? Also there should be an extra mainspring, held by a wingnut to the left rear of the floor of the cabinet. Not very many of these were sold, and even fewer made the return trip back from Europe, due to the weight and less then attractive design. I doubt if any soldiers wife would have wanted this in the living room.

    Victrolaman

  • I found the spots/compartments for the things you mentioned, but they were not with the machine when it came into my possession. Thanks for your comment!

  • I have that record too! Are you the person that made the web page about the edison disc phonographs? I have an edison diamond disc william and mary console.

    Very nice phonograph.

    Thanks

  • Thanks for the comments... no, I don't have a website... just a YouTube page. :-)

  • Very interesting video, but just how portable is it? It looks like you'd need help moving the thing! ;)

  • Indeed! Probably around 100lbs and easiest to move with 2 people. (heavy duty handles on each side)

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  • Just curious as to what the serial number is of this very rare Edison Army/Navy Phonograph. There are very few of these left in existence. One of the highest numbers I have found on one of these is 2934. It gives an indication as to just how few of these Phonograph Rarities were sold, and I imagine only a small number of them, ever came back from the battlefields of Europe.

  • Incrediable!!! I've never seen one of these before. So great that you shared this with all of us!!

  • Good ol' Billy Murray! :-)

  • Ahh what a wonderful song, and an amazing machine.

    Regards

    S

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