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Phonograph Invented
The phonograph was invented by Thomas Edison. It was created as a result of Thomas Edison's work on two other inventions, the telegraph, and the phone. -
First Song Played on Phonograph
The first song that was played on the phonograph was Mary had a Little Lamb. -
Edison Took Phonograph to the Offices
Edison took his new invention to the offices of Scientific American in New York City and showed it to the staff there. -
Edison Phonograph Company was Formed
The Edison Phonograph Company was formed on October 8, 1887, to market Edison's machine. -
Edison Introduced Improved Phonograph
Edison introduced the Improved Phonograph by May of 1888, shortly followed by the Perfected Phonograph. -
People Take Interest in Phonograph
During the late 1890s, the phonograph became popular as people began to take interest in the phonograph. People also realized that this meant that they could enjoy music freely which led to the sales of the phonograph rising. -
The Edison Concert Phonograph was Introduced
The Edison Concert Phonograph, which had a louder sound and a larger cylinder measuring 4.25" long and 5" in diameter, was introduced in 1899. -
The Amerol Record was Presented
the Amberol Record was presented in November 1908 . The Amberol Record is a record that can last for at most four minutes. It is also the shape of a cylinder. -
The Ediphone was Introduced.
The Ediphone was introduced in 1916. It was created to make voice recordings that have better dictation. -
First Long-Playing Record was Launched
The first vinyl long-playing record was launched in 1930. Around the 1930s the people started calling the phonograph a record player.
