13 shellac records · mostly British pressings, 1900s–1950s
13 records matching
An unnamed band on Diploma (DipA), a very minor British label; the titles suggest light classical or ragtime repertoire, catalogue 36 indicates very early production by the label.AI summary
Diploma A36 Instrumental
Ben Albert performing two novelty and sentimental songs on DipC, an unidentified small British label of the 1920s–1930s.AI summary
Diploma C131 Voice
Billy Williams, the Australian-born music hall singer, with I Must Go Home Tonight and The Old Grey Coat on Diploma C60.AI summary
Diploma C60 Music Hall
Diploma C110 Music Hall
G.H. Chirgwin, the Victorian-era 'White-Eyed Kaffir' entertainer, recorded for DipC (Dip), an obscure or short-lived label. By the acoustic era Chirgwin was retired, making this likely a reissue or compilation.AI summary
Diploma C38 Music Hall
Jack Pleasants, the Edwardian music-hall comedian, on the DipC label — possibly Diploma — catalogue 54, with 'I'm Shy Mary Ellen' (dated 1911) and 'To Cheer Him Up'. As with the companion DipC disc (id 3501) in this collection, the DipC label is not identified in standard references and warrants investigation.AI summary
Diploma C54 Music Hall
The Royal Horse Guards band play Onward Christian Soldiers and Eternal Father, Strong to Save on Diploma A134.AI summary
Diploma A134 Instrumental
Sam Mayo, the music-hall comedian, on the DipC label — possibly Diploma or a similar small imprint — catalogue 46, with 'The Toreador' and Charmans's 'Belle of the Barber's Ball'. The DipC label is not identified in standard references; a Mayo pressing on an obscure label warrants investigation.AI summary
Diploma C46 Music Hall
Tom Foy performing 'Yorkshire Lad in London' and its sequel on Dip C label, catalogue 33, in two parts. Artist and label are not established in standard reference.AI summary
Diploma C33 Music Hall
Credited to the Two Quids on DipC (Dippersons), a minor British label of the early 1930s, offering two comic novelty songs, "Ring out those Bells" and "That Mellow Melody."AI summary
Diploma C90 Comic
W. Thompson recorded 'Sylvester' and 'I'm a Middy in the King's Navee' for Diplomat (DipC), a short-lived or regional British label. No information available on the artist.AI summary
Diploma C109 Voice
Will Evans credited on DipC 10, a cheaply-made British label of uncertain dating and attribution. The titles suggest comic material.AI summary
Diploma C10 Comic
A Scottish fiddle record with titles 'My Fiddle is My Sweetheart' and 'Bonnie Leezie Lindsey', credited to DipC (an unidentified label) catalogue 32. The artist's name is not printed, and the label is not among the major British imprints.AI summary
Diploma C32 Music Hall