Behold, the phonograph 🔊 The first device to record and reproduce sound, showcased in the Ri theatre in 1878. | Royal Institution of Great Britain

4.1K views · 125 reactions | Thomas Edison completed his first working model of the phonograph on August 12, 1877. He debuted the invention later that year and amazed the public with his simple demonstration of how to capture the human voice. | American Experience | PBS | Facebook

The music industry has come a long way - from the invention of the phonograph, to the dominance of streaming services. The way we consume music has had to adapt quickly with technology. Watch the full video here: http://wsj.com/historyof | The Wall Street Journal