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If you are interested in any of the above subjects or any aspect of the history of recorded sound then you should consider joining us!
The City Of London Phonograph And Gramophone Society, was inaugurated in 1919 from various smaller societies in London and has been meeting regularly up to the present day. Our first Patron was Thomas Alva Edison. In spite of the name we now have members Worldwide. We publish a quarterly journal (For The Record) with articles, letters, advertisements and other items all contributed by our members. We publish discographies, facsimile catalogues and other books related to the history of Recorded sound. We also stock specialist books from other publishers.
Monthly meetings are held in central London, and regular meetings are held in various regions of the UK. We also hold Phonofairs where members and enthusiasts can meet to sell, buy, swap, machines, records and books etc. Full details are given on the Diary page.
CLPGS Membership runs from March 1st to the end of the following February. Anyone joining during the period March to November will receive all the issues of
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Due to changes in USA banking regulations, we regret we are no longer able to accept cheques (checks) in US Dollars.
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