The B-80 shown here is in mahogany on top of a matching record cabinet. The Edison B-80 is a single-spring, belt-driven machine, employing a Diamond B reproducer. It was preceded by the model A-80, with sales beginning in August 1912. The A-80 had several problems, the most serious of which were it's inability to maintain consistent speed and cabinet shrinking and warping.

Improvements were made and the phonograph was reintroduced as the B-80 in February 1914. The final B-80s were offered in March 1915.

Interesting facts: These phonographs are quite large: 17"H, 18.5"W, 23.5"D. This is one of the only Diamond disc machines that is belt driven. The B-80 was the first phonograph to be completed ten days after the December 1914 factory fire. Total sales of the A/B-80 was 13,012 units delivered.

ID plate and twist up/down mechanism.

Edison B-80 turntable is interesting as it is flush with the motor board.