ODEON | 1922

Patented in 1887 by German-born Emil Berliner, the gramophone made records a commercial product and changed how people listened to music, until then only possible live or on the radio. For younger generations, it was the Spotify of its day.
This 1922 Spanish ad shows some of the records on sale at the time.
Text in the ad
“Odeon” vende a plazos, con los mismos precios de contado, sus discos y aparatos
Discos de éxito enorme a 9 y 10 ptas.
Cantos religiosos · Lola Membrives · Barítono Lloret · Pablo Gorgé · Canción del legionario · Bailables: fox y pasodoble
Solicite usted catálogos de discos y aparatos, y condiciones de las ventas a plazos, dirigiéndose a Odeon, Preciados, 1, Madrid
Translation:
“Odeon” sells its records and gramophones in instalments, at the same prices as cash
Hit records at 9 and 10 pesetas
Religious songs · Lola Membrives · Baritone Lloret · Pablo Gorgé · Song of the Legionnaire · Dance music: foxtrots and pasodobles
Ask for catalogues of records and gramophones and our instalment terms from Odeon, Preciados 1, Madrid
- Brand
- ODEON
- Year
- 1922
- Decade
- 1920s
- Country
- Spain
- Medium
- Magazine
- Themes
- Appliances, Technology