187 shellac records · mostly British pressings, 1900s–1950s
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Lou Alter on Columbia 4131. Alter was a prolific 1920s–30s songwriter and performer, but this specific record is not clearly identified beyond the catalogue number.AI summary
Columbia 4131 Misc.
Lucia Bernardo, an unidentified performer, on two instrumental pieces: 'Spoiled Trumpet Serenade' and 'Apaches' with orchestra. Issued on Arti, a small British label of unclear date and extent.AI summary
Artiphon 1342 Misc.
Magi-Trak recorded 'Horse Race' and 'Race' for Magi, catalogue 104. This is likely a novelty or sound-effects recording; the label is unidentified.AI summary
Magi-Trak V104 Misc.
Marcel Hellman on ABP Records 829: 'Introduces Let's Be Happy' and a musical excerpt with Tony Martin. Marcel Hellman was a British theatrical producer and composer; ABP was a small label, possibly associated with musical recordings.AI summary
ABP 829 Misc.
Margot Sheridan on Broadcast BA17, a children's record with 'Kiddie Kapers' and 'Rag Doll', likely from the 1930s.AI summary
Broadcast BA17 Misc.
Marie Spink on Columbia 667, a whistling novelty recording 'Zig zag Whistling selection' in two parts, from the early 1900s–10s.AI summary
Columbia 667 Misc.
Melville Gideon on Zonophone 2247, with sentimental and novelty material including the Hawaiian piece "Amapu". Gideon is not a major-label name; Zonophone was a British budget label.AI summary
Zonophone 2247 Misc.
A very early Zonophone disc, catalogue number 105, credited to Mose Tapiero with a Monte Carlo Waltz on one side and a 'Coon Songs' coupling attributed to Brown on the other — the latter a period genre label now considered offensive but historically documented in late-Victorian and Edwardian recording catalogues. Single-digit or very low Zonophone catalogue numbers represent some of the earliest pressings from that company, likely 1900–1902, and survivorship is low.AI summary
Zonophone 105 Misc.
Ludgate 6337 Misc.
Columbia DB3800 Misc.
Columbia 126 Misc.
Columbia 592 Misc.
An orchestra performs 'Gaiety and Reveille' and an octet performs 'Comedy Allegro' on the Kine label, catalogue 012. Kine is an unidentified label; the very low catalogue number and the unrecognised artists make this impossible to assess without further identification.AI summary
Kine 012 Misc.
An orchestra performs 'In Merry Mood and Last Post' and an octet performs 'Staggering Uncertainty' on the Kine label, catalogue 014 — a companion to Kine 012 in this collection. The Kine label remains unidentified; the same assessment applies.AI summary
Kine 014 Misc.
Broadcast Jr111 Misc.
Pamby Dick performing 'Four Little Blackberries' and 'Queen Mary Waltz' on Bouw 320. Bouw was a small British label, likely from the 1920s or early 1930s. Little is documented of the artist.AI summary
Bouw 320 Misc.
Pamby Dick, credited on the Syr label with *Your Eyes Have Told Me So* and *Ragtime Violin*, two popular song titles of the 1910s–1920s. Syr was a small, short-lived British imprint and little is known of this artist.AI summary
Sirena 389 Misc.
Pantomime company performance of Dick Whittington on Columbia 349, a two-part theatrical recording.AI summary
Columbia 349 Misc.
Decca F2670 Misc.
Peggy Cochrane with 'Too Much Harmony selection' and 'Moonlight and Melody' on Broadcast (3366), medley material from a film or musical of the early 1930s.AI summary
Broadcast 3366 Misc.
Peggy Cochrane on Rex with 'Melodies of the Moment', a light entertainment piece on a budget label.AI summary
Rex 8118 Misc.
An educational or commemorative recording on His Master's Voice, part 5 of 'Through Childhood to the Throne', likely a narrated or dramatic account of Queen Elizabeth II's life, released after her accession in 1952.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB9795 Misc.
His Master's Voice DB9796 Misc.
Rastas Brown recorded 'Your Numbers Up' and 'I'm Wait Wait Waiting' for J. Bull, catalogue 40407.AI summary
John Bull 40407 Misc.
A sampler issued by His Master's Voice under catalogue number C21, described as 'No 10', suggesting part of a series of demonstration or promotional recordings. The contents and purpose are unclear from the title alone.AI summary
His Master's Voice C21 Misc.
A His Master's Voice sampler or compilation disc from the acoustic era, presenting selected recordings under the label's own branding; these were promotional or demonstration discs of limited commercial release.AI summary
His Master's Voice C21 Misc.
His Master's Voice Record Sampler, dated September 1932, offering a medley or selection of material; samplers were promotional or anthology releases.AI summary
His Master's Voice C27 Misc.
His Master's Voice Record Sampler No. 23, Parts 1 and 2, on HMV C33; a compilation or demonstration disc containing musical extracts, likely from the early electrical era.AI summary
His Master's Voice C33 Misc.
A His Master's Voice Record Sampler, no. 26, issued as His Master's Voice C51. These samplers were compilation discs issued in small quantities by HMV, typically featuring brief clips of various artists. They are uncommon in surviving condition.AI summary
His Master's Voice C51 Misc.
HMV catalogue number C70 marked 'Record Sampler No 32'. This appears to be a sampler or test pressing rather than a commercial release, likely from HMV's own operations.AI summary
His Master's Voice C70 Misc.
His Master's Voice Record Sampler, a medley or anthology release from the C-series.AI summary
His Master's Voice C17 Misc.
A sampler pressing on HMV C18, containing extracts from performances by Ambrose and others on side A, and Lawrence Tibbett and others on side B. Sampler records were issued periodically as promotional or demonstration releases.AI summary
His Master's Voice C18 Misc.
A compilation or 'sampler' disc on His Master's Voice, featuring the Revellers, J. Crawford, J. Buchanan, Ambrose and his orchestra, and Noble — a marketing release designed to showcase the label's roster of artists and orchestras.AI summary
His Master's Voice C19 Misc.
An HMV sampler pressing, numbered C21, containing excerpts from classical or popular recordings—likely a compilation or demonstration disc rather than a standard commercial release.AI summary
His Master's Voice C21 Misc.
A His Master's Voice sampler record, pressing a medley of performances; sampler releases are uncommon and this two-part catalogue entry suggests a promotional or compilation issue.AI summary
His Master's Voice C21 Misc.
His Master's Voice 'Record Sampler' No. 11, one of a series of HMV demonstration or promotional discs from the early twentieth century.AI summary
His Master's Voice C30 Misc.
An HMV sampler or test pressing with catalogue number C31, No.12—a promotional or in-house compilation unlikely to have been released for retail sale.AI summary
His Master's Voice C31 Misc.
A 'Record Sampler' No. 13 issued on HMV's catalogue series C, likely a sampler or demonstration disc of excerpts; the exact contents are unclear from the label information alone.AI summary
His Master's Voice C32 Misc.
HMV Record Sampler No. 14, a demonstration or promotional item released by His Master's Voice. As a house-produced sampler rather than commercial repertoire release, it represents a different category of gramophone disc.AI summary
His Master's Voice C33 Misc.
Described only as 'Record Sampler No15', released by His Master's Voice, catalogue C34. This is an early sampler or demonstration disc, likely from the 1920s.AI summary
His Master's Voice C34 Misc.
His Master's Voice 'Record Sampler' No. 34, one of a series of promotional or demonstration discs issued by HMV, likely to showcase their catalogue to retailers or dealers.AI summary
His Master's Voice C72 Misc.
A His Master's Voice Record Sampler, no. 37, issued as His Master's Voice C77. These samplers were compilation discs of brief clips from various artists, issued by HMV in small quantities.AI summary
His Master's Voice C77 Misc.
A His Master's Voice record sampler, one of a series of promotional or subscription discs issued by the company. These samplers collected short excerpts from various HMV artists and repertoire, released as premium items for collectors.AI summary
His Master's Voice C78 Misc.
HMV Record Sampler No. 32, a demonstration or promotional sampler disc issued by His Master's Voice. The C-series catalogue and absence of repertoire details suggest this was a house label product rather than a commercial release.AI summary
His Master's Voice C70 Misc.
A His Master's Voice sampler (C9049) pairing orchestral and vocal recordings by major artists including John McCormack and various bands.AI summary
His Master's Voice C9049 Misc.
His Master's Voice Record Sampler No. 40, an anthology or medley release.AI summary
His Master's Voice C9050 Misc.
Described only as 'Record Sampler No44', released by His Master's Voice, catalogue C9054. This appears to be a sampler or demonstration disc, likely a collector's issue or internal use recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice C9054 Misc.
'Record Sampler No. 44', a novelty compilation or medley release for His Master's Voice C9054.AI summary
His Master's Voice C9054 Misc.