When Thomas Edison started... - Science History Institute

On this day in 1878, Thomas Edison patented the phonograph, the first voice recorder. In 1877, the invention began using a combination of the phonautograph, the telegraph and the telephone. Edison’s goal was to transcribe messages from the telegraph to a piece of paper tape. The transcribed messages would then be in a format that allowed the individual to send out the same message repeatedly via a telegraph. After Edison realized that his device may have other applications in relation to the tel

🕰️ Rewind to History: Edison's Phonograph 🎶🔊 In 1877, Thomas Edison introduced the world to the first vinyl disc and his incredible invention, the phonograph. 🎵🔬 This breakthrough technology allowed people to record and playback sound. 📻🎙️ The problem: preserving sound. The solution: the phonograph, forever changing music and entertainment. 🌟🎧 Edison's Phonograph remains a timeless symbol of creativity and innovation. 🙌 #ThomasEdison #Phonograph #Innovation #MusicHistory #CreativeGeniu

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