Audio demonstration of just how good acoustic records were...

Just had to share this with the forum.
The following two audio samples clearly demonstrate just how good acoustic recording could be...

Crépuscule by Jules Massenet Performed by Amelita Galli-Curci (Sop), Homer Samuels (Celesta) Victor 64807, Recorded 10 October, 1918
http://www.78rpmcommunity.com/beta/mp3-music/albums/211

Arrival of the British Troops in France - Columbia Acoustic Record #A1672, Matrix #29161
http://www.78rpmcommunity.com/beta/music/album/185/arrival-of-the-british-troops-in-france