The City of London Phonograph and Gramophone Society (CLPGS)
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Welcome to the Website of the City of London Phonograph and Gramophone Society (CLPGS), the oldest such society in the world.
 
Here you will find historic recordings; information about, and photos of vintage phonographs and gramophones; lists of our publications for sale; and details of CLPGS and other events taking place across the UK.

Please come back frequently as new material is being added all the time.
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NEWS:  We present a fabulous playlist of hits from 1924 for your enjoyment, click here

The Aeolian Vocalion Record



​The Society is a charity to promote the research and documentation of the Talking Machine and Record Industries. Registered Charity No. 1057538. Company Reg. No. 3124250.

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