Title: Ultra-Rare 19th-Century E. Berliner Gramophone 7-Inch Single-Sided Disc Record
Catalog Number: E 2058
Recording Date (Hand-Etched): 9.22.95 (September 22, 1895)
Track: "Drinking Song" (Cavalleria Rusticana by Pietro Mascagni)
Performer: Sung by Mr. T. Bryce (London Recording)

Historical Significance
Dor sale is an incredibly rare piece of talking machine history. This is an original, single-sided 7-inch Emile Berliner Gramophone disc dating to the literal dawn of the commercial recording industry in Europe. Etched by hand into the center material is the date September 22, 1895, making this one of the earliest UK-recorded discs in existence. It features pioneering vocalist T. Bryce performing the "Drinking Song" from Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana.
Condition Report:Structure: Solid and structurally intact. There are NO major rim chips, breaks, or deep structural cracks.
Surface/Grooves: The record is in heavily aged/used condition. As seen in the close-up photos, there is a dense web of moderate-to-heavy surface scuffs and light scratches across the shallow grooves. There is also embedded dust and minor material aging typical for a 130-year-old vulcanite/hard-rubber compound disc.
Legibility: All central hand-etched text, the main Berliner block text, and the catalog number remain sharp and perfectly legible.
Playback: Offered strictly as a historical artifact / visual collector's item. Due to the visible surface scratches, expect significant surface noise, ticks, and potential skips if played on a vintage gramophone. It has not been chemically cleaned to preserve its original surface integrity.
Shipping & Handling:The record will be packed with extreme care using stiff cardboard layers and a heavily padded box to ensure it arrives safely. Fully insured shipping is recommended.
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