gramophone

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In 1887 German-American inventor Emile Berliner invented the flat shellac disk, quickly saw its advantage for mass production, and patented a device to play them, the gramophone, that same year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

Bad Bunny, who won the Album of the Year prize a week ago, presented the child -- perhaps a younger version of himself -- with a golden gramophone.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

Her golden gramophone trophy marks her out as one of pop's most promising new names, joining former best new artist winners like Amy Winehouse, Billie Eilish, Adele and Olivia Rodrigo.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

Some elements of the stage – like the gramophone in the middle – will remain the same.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 30, 2024

Lamar came in and at Mother’s request put some Schubert songs on the gramophone.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly