834 shellac records · mostly British pressings, 1900s–1950s
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Jose Collins, the British-American mezzo-soprano, sings two song ballads on Columbia L1155—"Love Will Find a Way" and "Farewell." Collins was a celebrated recording artist of the 1920s and early 1930s with a substantial international following.AI summary
Columbia L1155 Voice
Jose Collins, a British mezzo-soprano and musical-theatre star of the 1910s–1920s, singing two sentimental ballads, 'Dark grows the Sky' and 'Love's Cigarette', on Columbia catalogue F1040.AI summary
Columbia F1040 Voice
José Collins was a major West End star of the 1910s and 1920s, particularly celebrated in operettas at the Gaiety and Daly's theatres. Harry Welchman was a popular musical-comedy tenor of the same era. This Columbia F-series coupling of two musical-theatre numbers probably dates from the mid-1920s. Collins is a sought-after name among collectors of British musical theatre of the period.AI summary
Columbia F1068 Voice
Jose Collins, a British musical-theatre star of the 1910s-1920s, recorded 'Bohemia' and 'Seasons' on Columbia L1048, a long-playing series.AI summary
Columbia L1048 Voice
Jose Collins, a star of musical theatre in the 1910s and 1920s, singing 'Mirror Song' and 'When Life & Love are calling' (with K. Lark) on Columbia 912. Collins was celebrated for her operetta roles, particularly in *The Maid of the Mountains*.AI summary
Columbia 912 Voice
Jose Collins and K Lark recorded 'Last Waltz' and 'Magic Waltz Refrain' on an early Columbia issue; Collins was a Spanish-born lyric tenor and musical-theatre performer.AI summary
Columbia 910 Voice
José Collins, the noted British soprano and musical theatre star, with K. Lark on two waltz sides for Columbia, probably from the late 1920s; Collins' theatrical repertoire and recordings are of interest to theatre and operetta collectors.AI summary
Columbia 910 Voice
Josef Marais and Miranda were a South African folk-song duo who recorded for Columbia in the 1950s, specialising in traditional southern African material; Marais later became known for his work with the New York folk scene.AI summary
Columbia DC582 Voice
Joseph Marais and Miranda, South African singers, recorded 'The Zulu Warrior' and 'Johnnie Goggabie' for Columbia, world-music and folk sides from the 1950s.AI summary
Columbia DB3208 Voice
Jazz and cabaret singer Josephine Baker performing 'If I were white' and 'Madiana' on Columbia DB1175. Baker was an international star who recorded prolifically in Paris and America during the 1920s–30s.AI summary
Columbia DB1175 Voice
Josephine Baker, the Paris-based African-American entertainer and jazz singer, on Columbia DB1742: 'Loveliness of You' and 'Afraid to Dream'. Baker was one of the great stars of the 1920s and 1930s, famous for her performances at the Folies Bergère and her recordings for major labels.AI summary
Columbia DB1742 Voice
Josephine Baker, the American jazz singer and dancer who became an international icon of the 1920s, performing two French-language sides on Columbia DF1814. Baker was one of the most recorded and famous entertainers of the era.AI summary
Columbia DF1814 Voice
Josephine Baker, the iconic American jazz and cabaret performer, on Columbia Records with two songs in French; Baker was one of the most celebrated entertainers of the Jazz Age and a major recording artist.AI summary
Columbia DF229 Voice
Joshua White, an American folk and protest singer, recorded 'Chain gang' work songs for Columbia in the 1940s–50s.AI summary
Columbia 35559 Voice
Joshua White was an African-American folk and blues guitarist active from the 1930s through the 1950s, known for his socially conscious repertoire and his role in the folk and protest music movements.AI summary
Columbia C224 Voice
J.T. Spence recorded for Columbia, with titles suggesting traditional or sentimental songs from the early 20th century.AI summary
Columbia IS212 Voice
Judy Garland singing 'Send my Baby back to me' and 'Without a Memory' on Columbia 40010. An early American-label pressing of the young star who would define Hollywood's Golden Age.AI summary
Columbia 40010 Voice
Julie Andrews, the young British-American soprano, performs two theatrical pieces on Columbia DB2401: the classical "Polonaise Mignon" and a medley with P. Kirkwood, "Hold It Joe / Wild West End." This dates to the early 1950s, before Andrews became an international film star.AI summary
Columbia DB2401 Voice
Juliette Gréco, the French chanteuse and actress, recorded three songs including 'Si Tu t'imagines' (her signature piece) on Columbia DF; Gréco emerged in the post-war Paris jazz and existentialist café scene.AI summary
Columbia DF3367 Voice
Juliette Greco, the French chanson singer and actress, recorded three French songs for Columbia in the 1950s.AI summary
Columbia DF3367 Voice
June (surname unknown) performs 'Tie a String Around Your Finger' and 'Mercenary Mary' (O'Neill) on Columbia, catalogue 3809, from the early 1920s.AI summary
Columbia 3809 Voice
An unidentified artist credited as 'June.' recorded two sentimental ballads — 'Over My Shoulder' and '(AW Baskcomb) There's Nothing Left to Live For' — for Columbia in the early 1920s.AI summary
Columbia 3810 Voice
June and Sonnie Hale on Columbia 3807, performing 'I am thinking of you' and 'Honey I'm in Love with you'. Sonnie Hale was a British actor, dancer and entertainer of the 1920s-1930s who achieved considerable fame on stage; June is likely a dance partner or fellow performer.AI summary
Columbia 3807 Voice
Jurgens recorded this Cole Porter song and a sentimental ballad for Columbia; the artist and recordings are not known to the collector and require identification.AI summary
Columbia 36669 Voice
J.W. Meyers performing 'Star of my Soul' on Columbia 687, from the early acoustic era.AI summary
Columbia 687 Voice
JW Myers recorded 'The Wearing of the Green' on Columbia 194. Myers is not a major recording artist of known prominence, though the Irish song title is well-known.AI summary
Columbia 194 Voice
Kahn, credited on an early Columbia 16D catalogue number, performing popular-song material of the late 1920s.AI summary
Columbia 16D Voice
Kit-Kat performing two songs on Columbia 4655, a British pressing of the late 1920s or early 1930s.AI summary
Columbia 4655 Voice
Kitty Reidy was a vocalist recorded by Columbia in the 1920s; this disc preserves one of the few surviving recordings of her work.AI summary
Columbia 3891 Voice
L. Herval and J. Coast on Columbia 3904, performing 'Just We Two' and 'Memories' (credited to A. Prior), sentimental popular songs of the early 1920s.AI summary
Columbia 3904 Voice
Lanny Ross on Columbia DD1462, performing 'Thanks a Million' and 'Day Dreams'. Ross was an American tenor and film star of the 1930s–40s, popular in light song and musical theatre.AI summary
Columbia DD1462 Voice
Lauri de Frece and (on side B) M Lester recorded two songs for Columbia's L-series (mid-1920s): "I Understood" and "Dirty Work". Lauri de Frece was a versatile musical-comedy and concert singer of the Edwardian–1920s era.AI summary
Columbia L1158 Voice
Layton and Johnstone were an influential American vocal duo who recorded numerous sides in the 1920s–30s, known for their close harmonies and charm. This Columbia recording of two popular standards typifies their easy-listening style and was likely mass-pressed by the major label.AI summary
Columbia DB245 Voice
Layton and Johnstone perform 'Goodnight Sweetheart' and 'Shout for Happiness' on Columbia DB513 from the late 1920s or early 1930s. Layton and Johnstone were a popular duo, mainly known as a vaudeville act.AI summary
Columbia DB513 Voice
Layton and Johnstone, the celebrated American vocal duo, performing 'I've Gotta Right to Sing the Blues' and 'Stormy Weather' on Columbia's DB-series in the early 1930s.AI summary
Columbia DB1066 Voice
Layton and Johnstone, a British vocal duo, performing 'Love Is the Sweetest Thing' and 'Nightfall' on Columbia DB1029, a standard dance-era coupling.AI summary
Columbia DB1029 Voice
Layton and Johnstone were a popular American vocal duo of the 1920s and 1930s, best known for their light, sophisticated close-harmony style; this Columbia DB740 sides 'I Found a Million Dollar Baby' and 'Love Letters in the Sand' are representative of their repertoire.AI summary
Columbia DB740 Voice
Layton and Johnstone were a British vocal duo popular in the 1920s–1930s; this Columbia pressing features sentimental ballads of the period.AI summary
Columbia DB889 Voice
Layton and Johnstone, an American vocal duo, recorded 'Alabamy Bound' and 'I'll take her back (if...)' for Columbia in the 1920s. Layton and Johnstone were a popular novelty and comedy singing duo known for their work in musical theatre and recordings.AI summary
Columbia 3672 Voice
Lee Morse on Columbia 2564D, 'Call me Darling' / 'I'm for you a hundred percent'. Lee Morse was a notable 1920s–1930s female vocalist, saxophonist and bandleader, recorded extensively on major labels.AI summary
Columbia 2564D Voice
Lee Morse was an American blues and jazz singer active from the 1920s; this Columbia DB-series disc from the early 1930s carries two spiritually-tinged numbers, credited to her but possibly group recordings.AI summary
Columbia DB579 Voice
Lee White and J Morrison performing two popular songs—'On the 5.15' and 'High Cost of Loving'—on Columbia 527, a pre-1920s popular vocal recording.AI summary
Columbia 527 Voice
Len Fillis performs 'The World Is Waiting for the Sunrise' and 'Three Little Words' on Columbia DB series, two very popular American songs from the 1920s–1930s.AI summary
Columbia DB498 Voice
Len Fillis was a South African recording artist of the 1950s; these titles in Afrikaans were recorded for the Columbia South African market.AI summary
Columbia DE123 Voice
Len Fillis, credited on Columbia 5698, performing 'Progressions' and a piece with Al Bowlly titled 'Anita'. Limited information available about Fillis, though Bowlly was a prolific British vocalist of the 1930s.AI summary
Columbia 5698 Voice
Len Fillis recorded 'Sort of Uncertain' and 'My Rose' for Columbia; both are sentimental popular songs of the 1920s–1930s.AI summary
Columbia 4383 Voice
Len Fillis and his novelty quartet recorded for Columbia in the 1950s; ballad novelties likely from the South African market.AI summary
Columbia 5522 Voice
Len Maurice recorded "Louise" and "On Top of the World Alone" for Columbia 01665, very early catalogue numbers from the late 1920s acoustic era.AI summary
Columbia 01665 Voice