3,282 shellac records · mostly British pressings, 1900s–1950s
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Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor, with baritone Antonio Scotti in the duet Amore o grillo, His Master's Voice 2-054014. A rare coupling of two of the greatest singers of the operatic tradition.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-054014 Opera
Enrico Caruso, the most celebrated tenor of the early 20th century, with Ernestine Schumann-Heink, a major mezzo-soprano, singing the duet 'Ah nostri monti ritorneremo' from Verdi's *Il trovatore*. An HMV electrical recording from the late 1920s.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-054042 Opera
His Master's Voice 2-054007 Voice
Enrico Caruso with Lucrezia Bori performing the miserere duet from Verdi's Il Trovatore for His Master's Voice 2-054007, an acoustic-era recording of one of opera's most famous moments.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-054007 Opera
Enrico Caruso and Geraldine Farrar, two of the greatest operatic voices of the early 20th century, performing the duet 'On l'appelle Manon' from Massenet's Manon on His Master's Voice—a legendary operatic recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-034018 Opera
Enrico Caruso, the supreme tenor of the early 20th century, and Geraldine Farrar, a celebrated American soprano, recorded a duet from Gounod's *Faust* on His Master's Voice: 'Attends voici la Rue' and 'Mon Coeur est penetre d'Epouvante'.AI summary
His Master's Voice DM109 Opera
A historic duet pairing the legendary tenor Enrico Caruso with soprano Geraldine Farrar, two of the greatest singers of the early 20th century, performing "O Nuit D'amour" and "Il se fait tard" on His Master's Voice DM108. A major collectors' item.AI summary
His Master's Voice DM108 Opera
Enrico Caruso and Geraldine Farrar in a duet from Verdi's Rigoletto, a famous pairing from the Metropolitan Opera. This is an early electrical or acoustic HMV pressing, catalogue 054201.AI summary
His Master's Voice 054201 Opera
Enrico Caruso and Johanna Gadski, two of the greatest opera singers of the early 20th century, performing the closing duet 'O Terra Addio' from Verdi's *Aida*, recorded around 1909 for His Master's Voice.AI summary
His Master's Voice DM114 Opera
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor, and Johanna Gadski, a celebrated soprano, performing the finale duet from Verdi's 'Aida' on His Master's Voice. Caruso was the greatest operatic recording artist of the acoustic era, and his duet recordings are particularly sought after.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-054005 Opera
Enrico Caruso and Louise Homer in a duet from a Verdi opera on His Master's Voice, catalogue DM112—an acoustic or early electrical recording of two of the greatest singers of the early 20th century.AI summary
His Master's Voice DM112 Opera
His Master's Voice DM115 Opera
Enrico Caruso and Marcel Journet recorded 'O Merveille', a duet from a classical work, for HMV 2-034000. Caruso was the greatest operatic tenor of the early 20th century; this is a celebrity pairing on the premium HMV label.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-034000 Opera
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor, with bass Marcel Journet on HMV 2-034013, performing 'Crucifix'. Caruso (1873–1921) was the most famous operatic tenor of his era and one of the first great recording artists; his recordings are historically essential and intensely collected.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-034013 Opera
Beniamino Gigli and Giovanni Martinelli, two of the greatest opera singers of the 20th century, perform the famous Miserere from Verdi's Il Trovatore together on His Master's Voice 2-054063.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-054063 Opera
Enrico Caruso and Emmy Destinn, two of the greatest opera singers of the early 20th century, recorded the "Miserere" duet from Verdi's *Il trovatore* for His Master's Voice. Both artists were major stars at the Metropolitan Opera; this recording represents a true meeting of canonical voices.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-054063 Opera
Elsie Janis and Basil Hallam perform 'I've Got Everything I Want But You' on HMV C597, a 12-inch coupling, with De Groot playing 'Piccadilly Grill' on the reverse. Basil Hallam, killed at the Somme in 1916, was a major pre-war revue star, and Elsie Janis was his American co-star; this is a historically poignant document of Edwardian musical theatre.AI summary
His Master's Voice C597 Music Hall
E Janis and Olga Nares performing 'Picture that I want to see' on His Master's Voice 04247. An unidentified or minor duet on a mass-label issue.AI summary
His Master's Voice 04247 Music Hall
A comedy sketch titled 'Apres la Guerre' performed by E Janis, O Nares, S Lupino and W West on an HMV early acoustic pressing.AI summary
His Master's Voice 04248 Music Hall
E. Parkes and W. Glynne, accompanied by the de Groot orchestra, record 'Where the Blue Bird Sings' and 'Just for a While' on His Master's Voice, likely from the late 1920s or early 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B1399 Voice
E Terriss and S Hicks performing a medley (parts 1 and 2) on His Master's Voice C2432. Terriss and Hicks were prominent British theatre performers and composers; this is likely a theatrical or music-hall recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice C2432 Music Hall
E Thornton and H Eisdell recorded "In a Persian Garden", part 5 of a longer work, for His Master's Voice; early voice recordings of this kind were often issued in multiple parts.AI summary
His Master's Voice 04170 Voice
Earl Hines, the innovative 'Father of Modern Jazz Piano', recorded 'Piano Man(39)' and 'Ridin' and Jivin'' for His Master's Voice, catalogue JO309 (1939). These represent Hines' swing-era big-band work.AI summary
His Master's Voice JO309 Jazz
Eartha Kitt was an American singer, dancer and actress famous for her sophisticated and playful interpretations of jazz and popular songs. 'Let's Do It (Let's Fall in Love)' and 'Santa Baby' are her signature numbers, with 'Santa Baby' becoming a perennial Christmas hit. This His Master's Voice B10728 pressing is from the late 1950s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B10728 Voice
Eartha Kitt, the American torch singer and actress, recorded 'Annie Doesn't Live Here Any More' and 'I Want to Be Evil' on His Master's Voice, catalogue B10584.AI summary
His Master's Voice B10584 Voice
Eartha Kitt recorded 'The Day That the Circus Left Town' and 'I've Got That Lovin' Bug Itch' for His Master's Voice B10922 in the early 1950s; Kitt was an African-American cabaret and recording artist known for her distinctive contralto voice, her sensuality and sophistication, and her association with both American and European entertainment.AI summary
His Master's Voice B10922 Voice
Eartha Kitt, the American-born singer and performer, recorded 'Uska Dara—Oh! Those Turks' and 'The Lovers' for His Master's Voice in the early 1950s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B10573 Voice
Eartha Kitt, the American performer known for her distinctive contralto voice and seductive delivery, performing 'African Lullaby' and 'Monotonous' on His Master's Voice B10803. Kitt was a major entertainer of the 1950s across theatre, film, and recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice B10803 Voice
Eddie and Rex performed 'Ain't that the Way it goes' and 'Me' for His Master's Voice, B3961, in the early 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B3961 Dance
Eddie Cantor was one of the greatest American entertainers of the early sound era; 'Makin' Whoopee' was his signature song from the 1928 Broadway revue, and this His Master's Voice recording captures his unique comic delivery and tenor voice.AI summary
His Master's Voice B3116 Personalities (Prs)
Eddie Cantor, the American vaudeville and stage star, performing 'Hello Sunshine hello' and 'If I give up the Saxophone' on His Master's Voice, recorded in the early 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B3738 Personalities (Prs)
Eddie Carroll was a British vocalist and entertainer active in the 1930s–40s. This His Master's Voice BD-series pressing of a "Top of the World" selection documents his popular ballad style in medley form.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD866 Voice
Eddie Carroll, a pianist, recorded two sides of "Piano Pops": fox trots and waltzes, for His Master's Voice BD849 in the late 1920s or early 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD849 Instrumental
Eddie Duchin was an American pianist and bandleader famous for his romantic, sophisticated dance-orchestra sound in the 1930s–1940s; this HMV pressing of 'Easy Come Easy Go' and 'When a Woman Loves a Man' exemplifies his elegant style.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6498 Dance
Eddie Duchin was an American pianist and bandleader popular in the 1930s–40s; these HMV sides capture his refined, sophisticated dance-band sound.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6498 Dance
Eddie Duchin and his orchestra recorded 'Needle in a Haystack' and 'La Cucaracha' for His Master's Voice B6557. Duchin was a celebrated American pianist and bandleader of the 1930s swing era.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6557 Dance
Eddy Arnold, the American country singer, on His Master's Voice with two country novelty or sentimental numbers, 'There's No Wings on My Angel' and 'Little Angel With the Dirty Face'—early recordings from his prolific career.AI summary
His Master's Voice MH121 Country
Eddy Arnold, a country musician who became one of the most successful recording artists of the 1940s–50s, recorded 'Condemned Without Trial' and 'Eddy's Song' for His Master's Voice.AI summary
His Master's Voice MH175 Country
Eddy Arnold was a hugely successful American country and pop vocalist of the 1940s and 1950s, often called the 'King of Country Music'. This HMV pressing, 'If I Never Get to Heaven' and 'Free Home Demonstration', reflects his crossover appeal between country and mainstream pop.AI summary
His Master's Voice JO385 Country
Eddy Arnold, pioneering country-and-western singer and guitarist, recorded for His Master's Voice; 'Cattle Call' was one of his signature pieces. This MH-series pressing represents a major figure in the development of modern country music.AI summary
His Master's Voice MH114 Country
Eddy Arnold was an American country and pop vocalist, popular from the 1940s onward; 'There's no Wings on my Angel' and 'Little Angel with the dirty Face' are sentimental popular or country-tinged ballads. His Master's Voice MH121 indicates a 1940s–50s pressing, likely a UK issue.AI summary
His Master's Voice MH121 Country
Eddy Arnold recorded "Somebody's Been Beatin' My Time" and "Heart Strings" for His Master's Voice MH-series catalogue 159. Arnold was one of the most successful American country singers of the 1940s-1950s, and MH-series issues usually indicate rural or country material.AI summary
His Master's Voice MH159 Country
Edit Mezey leads health and slimming exercises, numbers 1-4 and 5-8, on HMV B3948.AI summary
His Master's Voice B3948
Edith Evans — if this is the celebrated British actress Dame Edith Evans — performing 'Land of Our Chosen Race' on HMV catalogue 03515, an early single-sided pressing. The HMV 03000-series is an early acoustic-era catalogue; if this is indeed the great actress, any recording of her is of significant cultural interest and warrants specialist examination.AI summary
His Master's Voice 03515 Voice
Dame Edith Evans and Sir John Gielgud, two of Britain's greatest classical actors, performed scenes from Oscar Wilde's *The Importance of Being Earnest* for His Master's Voice—a historic recording of spoken word theatre.AI summary
His Master's Voice B8883 Personalities (Prs)
Edith Evans and John Gielgud in scenes from Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest, on HMV B8883. Evans's Lady Bracknell and Gielgud's Jack Worthing were among the defining performances of the play.AI summary
His Master's Voice B8883 Personalities (Prs)
Edmond Clément, the French tenor, recorded operatic repertoire including Gounod's 'Pourquoi me réveiller?' for His Master's Voice. Clément was a celebrated singer of the Belle Époque and early 20th century.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA496 Opera
Edris Coombes, a singer, recorded a romantic ballad for HMV's early electrical catalogue (03207 series); little is known of this artist beyond this catalogue entry.AI summary
His Master's Voice 03207 Voice