FOR THE RECORD
For the Record (FtR) is a quality 60+ page magazine, B5-sized, published every quarter. A wide variety of subjects are covered including gramophones; phonographs; accessories; the Industry; cylinders; records; and the artists who made them. Most of the topics relate to the period from the beginnings of sound recording up to the end of the 78 rpm era. Many articles are written by members who are keen to share their knowledge with others.
Some recent magazines are shown below; click on the relevant cover image to display the contents.
Some back copies of FtR are available and can be purchased from the Membership Secretary, Elaine Hedger, at: membership@clpgs.org.uk
Some recent magazines are shown below; click on the relevant cover image to display the contents.
Some back copies of FtR are available and can be purchased from the Membership Secretary, Elaine Hedger, at: membership@clpgs.org.uk
No. 85 - Spring 2023
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No. 84 - Winter 2022
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No. 83 - Autumn 2022
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No. 82 - Summer 2022
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No. 81 - Spring 2022
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No. 80 - Winter 2021
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No. 79 - Autumn 2021
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No. 78 - Summer 2021
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For The Record Index ** Recently Updated **
A comprehensive index by Dave Roberts, now covering issues 1 - 80 (Spring 2002 to Winter 2021) inclusive.
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The Index can be searched by using the magnifying glass icon (usually found near top left corner of screen).
A comprehensive index by Dave Roberts, now covering issues 1 - 80 (Spring 2002 to Winter 2021) inclusive.
Click here to download a copy.
The Index can be searched by using the magnifying glass icon (usually found near top left corner of screen).
PATHEPHONE JUNIOR MAJESTIC - FTR 25
Listen to a 20" Pathe disk played on this machine. Colin Armfield created this recording by positioning a microphone near to the horn.
The recording is of Billy Williams - orch.acc. 'Jean from Aberdeen', owned by Howard Martin. Issued January 1910, centre start, vertical cut Deleted 1912. Matrix number 78053, Pantograph number 43978 G.R Publisher number? 552 The cover states ''20 in. should be heard at a speed from 120 to 130 revolutions per minute with the 'Pathe - Concert' special diaphragm''
Listen to a 20" Pathe disk played on this machine. Colin Armfield created this recording by positioning a microphone near to the horn.
The recording is of Billy Williams - orch.acc. 'Jean from Aberdeen', owned by Howard Martin. Issued January 1910, centre start, vertical cut Deleted 1912. Matrix number 78053, Pantograph number 43978 G.R Publisher number? 552 The cover states ''20 in. should be heard at a speed from 120 to 130 revolutions per minute with the 'Pathe - Concert' special diaphragm''
THE VICTORIA CYLINDER - FTR 48
John Goslin has kindly provided a recording of the Victoria cylinder discussed in his article in the Winter 2013 edition of For The Record, and it contains:
John Goslin has kindly provided a recording of the Victoria cylinder discussed in his article in the Winter 2013 edition of For The Record, and it contains:
- The original recording from the Science Museum "Cedarized" version.
- A snippet from Steve Punt's discussion with voice coach Penny Dyer, where "Greetings" is clearly heard, and she repeats it.
- As played by Adrian Tuddenham, in which "wonderful" is heard.
- The version he has been working on, taking all spoken content split into five parts. This should be listened to in conjunction with the notes in his article.