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Cylinder Audio Archive
The UCSB Cylinder Audio Archive lets visitors search recordings by keyword, author, title, subject or year.
About Cylinder Audio Archive
The UCSB Cylinder Audio Archive is an online archive from the UC Santa Barbara Library for finding and listening to cylinder recordings. Visitors can search by keyword, author, title, subject, or year, and browse recordings, thematic playlists, and information about the cylinder format.
Recordings can be played and downloaded, with sharing options listed. Transfers of recordings made before January 1, 1923 are described as open to free open use for any purpose; the site also provides copyright and licensing information and options to adopt a cylinder or donate cylinders.
Key features
- Search recordings by keyword, author, title, subject, or year.
- Stream and download cylinder recordings online.
- Daily featured cylinder with playback controls.
- Thematic playlists of archive recordings.
- Background on cylinder recording format history.
- Donation options including adopting or donating cylinders.
Best for: Listeners and researchers interested in early cylinder recordings and American audio history.
Good for
- Transfers of pre-1923 recordings are described as open for free use for any purpose.
- Recordings include playback and download options.
- Thematic playlists and format history provide context for listening.
Cylinder Audio Archive at a glance
- Website
- cylinders.library.ucsb.edu
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Cylinder Audio Archive FAQ
How can I find recordings in the archive?
You can search by keyword, author, title, subject, or year, and browse all recordings or thematic playlists.
Can I reuse the cylinder transfers?
Transfers of recordings made before January 1, 1923 are described as open to free open use for any purpose. Check the site's copyright and licensing information for details.
How can I support the collection?
The site lists options to adopt a cylinder or donate cylinders to help the collection grow.
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