Edison Blue Amberol records for sale

Blue Amberol records are four minute records and should only be played on a machine with four minute gearing and a four minute reproducer. These records have a celluloid composition and a Plaster of Paris core. Over the years the celluloid shrinks, and the plaster core picks up moisture or dries out, leading to the record going out of round. In many cases the record will not fit all the way onto the mandrel. This is not unusual in these cylinders, and the usual remedy is to ream the record. You should assume that the records below may need some reaming or may produce some flutter during playback; this will be true for the vast majority of surviving Blue Amberols.

Records are graded visually. In a few cases we have recorded the cylinder and posted a video on youtube, which you may find by clicking on the indicated link.

G indicates a record in good average condition, may have some defects, scratches, minor wear or other detriments, but still playable and enjoyable. Records have been graded visually. Cylinders have no boxes unless otherwise noted. NBT, no box top.

Because of swelling of the plaster over the years, plus shrinkage of the celluloid, it is not unusual for records to require reaming in order to fit on the mandrel. If records require enough reaming so as not be playable in their present condition, we have tried to note this in the description. It is not unusual for records to become slightly eccentric, particularly at the beginning of the record, so as to cause a slight knock while playing. Reproducers can sometimes be adjusted to take up the eccentricity.

When possible, records have been graded audibly. Record grading: F (fair), G (good), E (excellent), MINT.

Because of the cost of packing materials, and the time involved in safely packing records, there is a mininum $20 order on all cylinders.

Cylinders may be shipped inexpensively via USPS Media Mail (US destinations only).