1912年11月に録音された音楽

Music recorded in November 1912

November 1912 was a month of significant political, social, and international change. In the United States, Woodrow Wilson (1856–1924) won the presidential election, overcoming the divided Republican forces of Theodore Roosevelt (1858–1919) and William Howard Taft (1857–1930) and paving the way for a new government. Also in the same month, referendums granted women the right to vote in Kansas, Oregon, and Arizona, marking a significant milestone in the history of suffrage in the United States. In southeastern Europe, the First Balkan War continued, with the Siege of Adrianople beginning on November 3rd, shaking the foundations of Ottoman rule. Furthermore, on November 28, Albania declared independence, and the map of the Balkan Peninsula began to be drastically redrawn. In Antarctica, on November 12, the bodies of Robert Falcon Scott (1868–1912) and his team were discovered, leaving a strong impression on the world of the glory and sacrifice of polar exploration.

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Summary of information regarding the November 1912 recording.

In November 1912, the recording-related records clearly show the process by which the Edison-affiliated cylinder business shifted significantly from the traditional wax-based recordings to a focus on Blue Ambelol. Confirmed items for this month include the announcement of shipments of new Blue Ambelol releases scheduled for December 1912, the clarification of the distinction between sapphire and diamond needles, and the concretization of the disposal policy for old 2-minute cylinders and old wax stock. All of these were important as part of the reorganization just before the year-end sales season.

Shipping announcement for Blue Amberol products released in December.

The November 1912 issue of the Edison Phonograph Monthly announced the new Blue Amberole records for December 1912, stating that efforts would be made to ensure shipments from the Orange factory reached each jobber by November 20, 1912. Furthermore, it stated that jobbers could immediately resend the records to retailers upon receipt, and that the records themselves could be sold as soon as they were received. In other words, November 1912 can be seen not merely as a period of advertising, but as the month when the new celluloid Blue Amberole records actually entered the distribution network.

Organizing the use of sapphire hands and diamond hands

The same November 1912 issue provides a detailed explanation of how different playback mechanisms were used in conjunction with the transition to Blue Ambelol. It states that diamond styli were exclusively for Blue Ambelol and could not be used with the old wax recordings, while conversely, sapphire styli, especially Model O, could produce good results even with Blue Ambelol. Therefore, while Blue Ambelol stocks were still insufficient, retailers were encouraged to actively sell sapphire-equipped machines that could also be sold with the old wax recordings. November 1912 was a month in which not only the recording medium but also the playback standards were revised.

Specific details regarding the discontinuation and disposal of 2-minute cylinders.

According to Allan Sutton's discography, gold-molded cylinder number 10575 was Edison's last commercial 2-minute cylinder; the limit on returns was gradually increased from August 1912, reaching number 10525 by the beginning of November 1912; and on November 20, 1912, jobbers were authorized to sell the remaining 2-minute cylinders to retailers for 14 cents for standard discs and 30 cents for grand opera discs. November 1912 was the month in which the de facto liquidation of 2-minute commercial cylinders was implemented as a clear pricing policy.

Clearing out old wax stock and switching to year-end sales season.

The November 1912 issue outlines a policy to reduce old wax inventory and also provides specific net prices. Clearance prices are listed for standard 2-minute discs at 14 cents, 4-minute Amberolas at 20 cents, and Amberola concert discs at 27 cents, clearly indicating a plan to shift sales focus to the new Blue Amberola and new models while clearing out old inventory. The same issue also shows a strengthening of sales for the Amberola III for the end of the year, confirming that November 1912 was not merely a month for inventory clearance, but a month for restructuring the product lineup in preparation for the year-end sales season.

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