The cylinders listed below was reputably made for the Metropolitan Music Store in Minneapolis and were possibly issued by the store in limited quantities, but there are no known surviving copies of these cylinders. This is a pity, because it is believed to be the first recording of Joplin's music. |
| Title | Recording Date | Recording Location | Company |
| Maple Leaf Rag
(Scott Joplin) |
1903 | Minneapolis, Minnesota | Metropolitan Music Store (cylinder) |
| Peaceful Henry | 1903 | Minneapolis, Minnesota | Metropolitan Music Store (cylinder) |
| Artist | Instrument |
| Dave Johnson | Trombone |
| Laiph Mason | Piano |
| Charlie Minor | Trumpet |
| ----- Newton | Brass Bass |
| George Reeves | Drums |
| Wilbur Sweatman | Clarinet |
