19 shellac records · mostly British pressings, 1900s–1950s
19 records matching
Adelina Patti (1843–1919) was the most celebrated soprano of the Victorian era. This GCo (Gramophone Company) pressing of 'Home Sweet Home' is from the acoustic era, likely very early in her recording career.AI summary
GCo 03053 Opera
Albert Chevalier singing 'Future Mrs. Hawkins' on GCo 02361. Chevalier was a celebrated British music hall singer and actor of the late Victorian and Edwardian era, known for his cockney character songs.AI summary
GCo 02361 Music Hall
Edward Lloyd, a celebrated Victorian tenor (1845–1927), recorded 'Star of Bethlehem' for Gramophone & Typewriter Co., one of the earliest recording labels. Lloyd's voice was recorded in the very early years of the gramophone, when recording technology was primitive.AI summary
GCo 02139 Voice
Edward Lloyd, a British tenor of the Victorian era, performing 'The Holy City' (by Stephen Adams) on GCo (Gramophone Company); Lloyd was one of the most celebrated concert singers of the late 19th century.AI summary
GCo 02157 Voice
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor (1873–1921), recorded this aria from Meyerbeer's 'L'Africaine' for Gennett. Caruso was the dominant operatic voice of the early recording era, and his discs command exceptional prices. GCo 052157 suggests a reissue or later catalogue number.AI summary
GCo 052157 Opera
Johanna Gadski, the celebrated German soprano and Wagner specialist, is heard here in an excerpt from Tristan und Isolde on a German Grammophon 78 (GCo). Gadski was one of the most important Wagner singers of the early 20th century and a star at the Metropolitan Opera.AI summary
GCo 043077 Opera
Harry Dearth singing 'Speed The Plough' on the Gramophone Company (GCo) label, catalogue 02762.AI summary
GCo 02762 Voice
John Harrison (or John HArrison), credited on GCo label (possibly Gramophone Company or a variant), with "Only Once More"; Harrison does not appear in standard vocal or theatrical discographies.AI summary
GCo 02136
John Harrison performing 'Lend Me Your Aid' on GCo (Gramophone Company), a very early British label.AI summary
GCo 02807
Jones-Hudson performing 'Angels Ever Bright and Fair' on GCo; early hymn or sacred vocal recording from an unidentified artist.AI summary
GCo 03100 Voice
Jones-Hudson recorded 'Serenata' for Gennett Company (GCo), a small American label. This is a solo performance, likely vocal or instrumental, on a mid-market American label with very limited UK distribution.AI summary
GCo 03115
GCo 03257
GCo 03351
Perceval Allen singing the hymn 'God is a Spirit' on Gramophone Company (GCo) 04025, a sacred vocal recording from the early electrical era.AI summary
GCo 04025 Voice
GCo 04006
Piancon (likely a house name or group pseudonym) on GCo, performing a classical operatic aria — artist and label otherwise unidentified.AI summary
GCo 052217 Opera
Luisa Tetrazzini (1871–1941), one of the most celebrated coloratura sopranos of the early 20th century, recorded for G&T in the acoustic era; this pressing on the GCo label is from G&T's catalogue.AI summary
GCo 03241 Opera
Luisa Tettrazini, the legendary Italian coloratura soprano, recorded 'Serenata' for the Gramophone Company in the acoustic era. G&Co (Gramophone & Typewriter) pressings of Tettrazini are sought by opera collectors, though UK copies are not uncommon.AI summary
GCo 053230 Opera
Whit Cunliffe recorded 'Up She Goes' for GCo (Gramophone Company) 4-2087; Cunliffe was a British entertainer but details of this specific recording remain unclear.AI summary
GCo 4-2087