The Edison Diamond Disc London Consol Phonograph
Manufacture of the Diamond Disc started around 1912. Edison’s cylinder model phonographs stopped selling and customers were switching over to 78 r.p.m. players. Edison, who was always different, came out with these models which had a unique format, they played at 80 r.p.m. They also had a diamond for a needle. Needles on 78 r.p.m.s had to be replaced every one or two plays. Edison’s diamond disc were permanant like his cylinder players. The records were much thicker, about a quarter of an inch. This really stopped Edison from capturing much of the market as his records could not be played on 78 players.
The Edison Diamond Disc Model LC-38 phonograph was first introduced in August 1922 and called the London Console. It had a single spring motor and a 12 inch turntable. The cabinet door (grille) on the left swings open for record storage, while the grille on the right side pops out for motor maintinence. The Model LC-38 measures 35″ high by 35″ wide by 22″ deep. It was available in either brown mahogany or “Edison” brown mahogany. The phonograph had a selling price of $135.00 to $145.00 new and was withdrawn from sales in 1927.