Is a phonograph and Edison Victrola the same thing?

A phonograph and an Edison Victrola are not the same, though they are related. The phonograph, invented by Thomas Edison in 1877, was the first device to record and reproduce sound. The Edison Victrola, introduced later, was a specific brand of phonograph that combined a turntable with a built-in speaker and was designed for home use. Essentially, while all Victrolas are phonographs, not all phonographs are Victrolas.