1900-s Turkish OTTOMAN Imperial MILITARY Band CONSTANTINOPLE 78rpm
$
500
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Description
A Lost Piece of Ottoman Music History – One of the Earliest Known Ottoman Recordings!
This exceptionally rare early 1900s Gramophone Concert Record features the Ottoman Imperial Guard Music Band (Mûsikî-i Hâzrât-ı Hümâyûn), recorded in CONSTANTINOPLE (modern-day Istanbul). Estimated recording date 1903!
WHY THIS IS A MUST-HAVE:
- One of the earliest Ottoman/Turkish recordings known to exist—over 120 years old!
- A rare glimpse into the lost sounds of the Ottoman Empire, recorded before WWI.
- Never digitized & nowhere online—without this record, the audio would likely be lost forever.
- Features the Imperial Military Band of the Ottoman Sultan’s court, one of the most prestigious ensembles of its time.
- Likely a military march or orchestral piece, performed by the Sultan’s official musicians.
Ottoman Turkish (Arabic Script):
موسيقی حضراتى همايونى
لنكركاى حضراتى همايونى بر اركستراى عثمانى
"Imperial Majesty’s Music
Imperial Lenkargâh (a musical mode) and an Ottoman Orchestra"
This confirms the record’s Imperial Military Band origins, adding to its historical and collector value.
CONDITION:
Graded V+ on the VJM shellac record scale, this 122-year-old record has survived remarkably well:
✔ No deep scratches, some signs of use, well above average for its age.
✔ Plays fine with some expected surface crackle, but nothing overpowering.
✔ Fully enjoyable, considering this is an early acoustic recording from the early 1900s.
✔ A rare, playable piece of history - not just for display but for actual listening enjoyment!
Ships worldwide with secure packaging, 19.90 USD worldwide registered shipping.
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