a mp3 transfer copy on a black wax recording blank... In 1888, Thomas Edison sent his "Perfected" Phonograph to Mr. George Gouraud in London, England, and on August 14, 1888, Gouraud introduced the phonograph to London in a press conference, including the playing of a piano and cornet recording of Sullivan's "The Lost Chord," one of the first recordings of music ever made. A series of parties followed, introducing the phonograph to members of society at the so-called "Little Menlo" in London. On October 5th, 1888, Sir Arthur Sullivan attended a "phonograph party" hosted by the Edison corporation; during the party, Sullivan was persuaded to make a cylinder recording of his voice. After dinner, he recorded a speech to be sent to Thomas Edison : " I can only say that I am astonished and somewhat terrified at the result of this evening's experiments: astonished at the wonderful power you have developed, and terrified at the thought that so much hideous and bad music may be put on record forever. But all the same I think it is the most wonderful thing that I have ever experienced, and I congratulate you with all my heart on this wonderful discovery." YOU TUBE IS CLAIMING COPYRIGHT ON THIS SONG !!! [email protected]