Description Shipping: All items will be packed safely in a sturdy package for safe shipping. We ship internationally and offer combined shipping for multiple purchases. Expedited, Priority Mail and FedEx shipping available Once payment is received, we ship your item on the next business day. EDISONs GREATEST COUP - SIGNING up SERGEI Vasilievitch RACHMANINOFF Rachmaninoff in 1921, photographed at Kubey-Rembrandt Studios. Having fled revolutionary Russia to the US, Edison proved lucky in snatching up Rachmaninoff before Victor or Columbia could get a hold of him. Here, in the New York Edison Studios, Rachmaninoff recorded for the first time EVER on Diamond Disc. However, Edison apparently was deaf to the art of Rachmaninoff: callin him a POUNDER, insulting him by forcing to play on an Upright piano, and finally issuing a bad take of the Hungarian Rhapsody lead to a quick dissolution of the relationship. Rachmaninoff quickly went over to Victor, where he stayed and recorded profusively until the end of his Life. Improved 1921 ring label pressing Rec Numb 82187-R 82187-L Take C A Title Prelude in c# (Sergej V. Rakhmaninov, op.3,2) Polka de W. R. (Sergej V. Rakhmaninov) Artist Sergej V. Rakhmaninov (p) Sergej V. Rakhmaninov (p) Recorded 1919.04. 1919.04. Place NYC NYC Condition: VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS, scuffs, fine scratch first 2cm of Prel, Polka has a little matte surface, 3 tiny rim chips NAP. Plays quiet w light breathing, Polka has faintest swish rare ticks We offer combined shipping for one low shipping charge. PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE GREAT 78 rpm records Please click the link below for all items for sale: PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR Great Collectible Books, CDs & DVDs, Musical Scores and Turntable/ Phonograph Items