The Edison CD Sampler Index No. 1: 1877-1984
The Edison CD Sampler Index No. 1 1877-1984 ECDS-1, RARE 1ST CD PRESSED IN USA!
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1984
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The Edison CD Sampler Index No. 1: 1877-1984 [ONE OF THE RAREST KNOWN CDS]
The Edison CD Sampler The Edison CD sampler is a 19 track promotional compilation mastered from original cylinders, diamond discs, and electrical recordings spanning 1877 to 1929. The tracks are a culmination of music from the original Edison record label like John Phillip Sousa's Band playing The Yankee Shuffle recorded in 1906 to Thomas himself playing a piano solo recorded in 1919. There are also many famous speeches like P.T. Barnum's Farewell to the People of Great Britain from 1890, and Theodore Roosevelt's Social and Industrial Justice speech from 1919. To top it off, the sampler also contain the very first words ever recorded into a phonograph - Edison reciting Mary Had a Little Lamb from 1877, making the disc the most historically significant CD yet created.
The origins of this disc go back to the early 1980s when the Edison Historical site, in West Orange, New Jersey, approached Sony requesting assistance in renovating part of their site. The Edison site wanted to include modern audio technology whose roots were in Edison's inventions. Because Sony was a leader in audio technology, Sony agreed to sponsor an exhibit featuring their first CD player.
From these efforts the idea for the Edison CD Sampler was born. Akira Suzuki and Harry Machida coordinated the efforts on the Sony side deciding this sampler would become an inaugural souvenir for the opening of Digital Audio Disc Corporation's CD plant, soon to come on-line. Edward Jay Pershy, supervisory museum curator of the Edison site at that time, was responsible for providing narration and creating the master. Sony would provide the mechanism for manufacturing the disc.
The disc was manufactured at the Digital Audio Disc Corporation plant in Terre Haute, Indiana, and distributed at the plant's grand opening that September. The disc was given to attendees along with the "red-disc" copy of Bruce Springsteen's Born in the U.S.A. (NOT INCLUDED WITH THIS ITEM). A rare 18 track version of the Edison CD Sampler was pressed three years later in Austria for the opening of Digital Audio Disc Corporation's plant in that country on July 29, 1987. (NOT INCLUDED WITH THIS ITEM).
The Edison CD Sampler. The catalog number is ECDS-1, which is shown on the disc at 2 o’clock. Stamped on the plastic ring is “Made in USA – Digital Audio Disc Corp.”, and the matrix code is “DIDX-135 11A2″. Beneath the catalog number is the DADC plant ‘D’ logo and the words “Manufactured by Digital Audio Disc Corp. Terre Haute, Indiana, USA”. Note the promotional statement and the copyright date of 1984 beneath the CD format logo.
NOTE: NON-US BUYERS THAT ARE INTERESTED PLEASE MESSAGE US FOR BIDDING APPROVAL
For CD Player
SCAN FROM COLLECTIBLE COMPACT DISC PRICE GUIDE BOOK 2 by Gregory Cooper
(for research purposes only, pictures shown below are not included, only the picture shown at the top)
CD IS SO RARE THE 1998 PRICE GUIDE DID NOT EVEN ATTEMPT TO PUT A PRICE ON IT (SEE BELOW)
The Edison CD Sampler The Edison CD sampler is a 19 track promotional compilation mastered from original cylinders, diamond discs, and electrical recordings spanning 1877 to 1929. The tracks are a culmination of music from the original Edison record label like John Phillip Sousa's Band playing The Yankee Shuffle recorded in 1906 to Thomas himself playing a piano solo recorded in 1919. There are also many famous speeches like P.T. Barnum's Farewell to the People of Great Britain from 1890, and Theodore Roosevelt's Social and Industrial Justice speech from 1919. To top it off, the sampler also contain the very first words ever recorded into a phonograph - Edison reciting Mary Had a Little Lamb from 1877, making the disc the most historically significant CD yet created.
The origins of this disc go back to the early 1980s when the Edison Historical site, in West Orange, New Jersey, approached Sony requesting assistance in renovating part of their site. The Edison site wanted to include modern audio technology whose roots were in Edison's inventions. Because Sony was a leader in audio technology, Sony agreed to sponsor an exhibit featuring their first CD player.
From these efforts the idea for the Edison CD Sampler was born. Akira Suzuki and Harry Machida coordinated the efforts on the Sony side deciding this sampler would become an inaugural souvenir for the opening of Digital Audio Disc Corporation's CD plant, soon to come on-line. Edward Jay Pershy, supervisory museum curator of the Edison site at that time, was responsible for providing narration and creating the master. Sony would provide the mechanism for manufacturing the disc.
The disc was manufactured at the Digital Audio Disc Corporation plant in Terre Haute, Indiana, and distributed at the plant's grand opening that September. The disc was given to attendees along with the "red-disc" copy of Bruce Springsteen's Born in the U.S.A. (NOT INCLUDED WITH THIS ITEM). A rare 18 track version of the Edison CD Sampler was pressed three years later in Austria for the opening of Digital Audio Disc Corporation's plant in that country on July 29, 1987. (NOT INCLUDED WITH THIS ITEM).
The Edison CD Sampler. The catalog number is ECDS-1, which is shown on the disc at 2 o’clock. Stamped on the plastic ring is “Made in USA – Digital Audio Disc Corp.”, and the matrix code is “DIDX-135 11A2″. Beneath the catalog number is the DADC plant ‘D’ logo and the words “Manufactured by Digital Audio Disc Corp. Terre Haute, Indiana, USA”. Note the promotional statement and the copyright date of 1984 beneath the CD format logo.
NOTE: NON-US BUYERS THAT ARE INTERESTED PLEASE MESSAGE US FOR BIDDING APPROVAL
For CD Player
SCAN FROM COLLECTIBLE COMPACT DISC PRICE GUIDE BOOK 2 by Gregory Cooper
(for research purposes only, pictures shown below are not included, only the picture shown at the top)
CD IS SO RARE THE 1998 PRICE GUIDE DID NOT EVEN ATTEMPT TO PUT A PRICE ON IT (SEE BELOW)
WHAT YOU GET:
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COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
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64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
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Ask questions PRIOR to purchasing an order to avoid any confusion.
Be patient if there are problems during installation or gameplay. Typically someone else has
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Be sure to update your video card drivers and search for updates to the game from the manufacturer.
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
SHIPPING:
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
