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The phonograph was the best known device for playing back recorded sound from 1870 - 1980. Thomas
Edison was the inventor of this marvelous machine, and it soon evolved into a more elaborate device as
shown above. The flat discs that were used to record sound became known as records. Because of this, it
became more fondly known as the "Record Player." I had several of these so called Record Players during
my life, and they were certainly a source of great entertainment. From story telling to symphonic music, the
Record Player was the instrument of choice when it came to listening pleasure. Today, the DVD and CD
player has taken over this duty, and the old time Phonograph has slipped into the realm of "Times Gone By"
Edison was the inventor of this marvelous machine, and it soon evolved into a more elaborate device as
shown above. The flat discs that were used to record sound became known as records. Because of this, it
became more fondly known as the "Record Player." I had several of these so called Record Players during
my life, and they were certainly a source of great entertainment. From story telling to symphonic music, the
Record Player was the instrument of choice when it came to listening pleasure. Today, the DVD and CD
player has taken over this duty, and the old time Phonograph has slipped into the realm of "Times Gone By"
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