First Audio Recording of Thomas Edison on Tinfoil Phonograph

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Description: This video demonstrates how Edison made his first tinfoil recording. Edison, in 1877 or 1878, made his first recording on his tinfoil phonograph. He recorded "Mary Had a Little Lamb". However, the original tinfoil he made might have been destroyed. This recording of Edison's voice is from a 1927 radio broadcast celebrating the 50th anniversary of the phonograph.

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