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gptkbp:instanceOf
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phonograph cylinder
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gptkbp:audio_channel
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mono
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gptkbp:color
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blue
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gptkbp:competitor
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wax cylinders
disc records
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gptkbp:countryOfOrigin
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:diameter
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2.25 inches
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gptkbp:discontinued
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1929
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gptkbp:duration
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about 4 minutes
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gptkbp:format
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audio recordings
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Blue Amberol cylinders
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gptkbp:introduced
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1912
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gptkbp:label_location
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end of cylinder
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gptkbp:length
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about 4.25 inches
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Edison_Records
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gptkbp:marketedAs
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gptkb:Thomas_A._Edison,_Inc.
institutions
libraries
schools
home users
superior to wax cylinders
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gptkbp:material
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celluloid
plaster core
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gptkbp:notable_for
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durability
improved sound quality
wide repertoire
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gptkbp:notableArtist
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gptkb:Ada_Jones
gptkb:Henry_Burr
gptkb:Edison_Symphony_Orchestra
gptkb:Billy_Murray
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gptkbp:notableCollection
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yes
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gptkbp:notableFeature
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distinctive blue color
less fragile than wax cylinders
resistant to wear
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gptkbp:number_of_grooves
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about 200 per inch
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gptkbp:packaging
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cardboard tube with lid
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gptkbp:playback_speed
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160 RPM
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gptkbp:predecessor
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gptkb:Edison_Amberol_cylinders
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gptkbp:recording_method
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acoustic
electrical (later years)
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gptkbp:recording_type
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molded cylinder
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Edison_Diamond_Discs
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gptkbp:used_in
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gptkb:Edison_phonographs
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gptkbp:usedFor
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gptkb:comedy
gptkb:music
spoken word
educational recordings
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Edison_Records
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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