3,282 shellac records · mostly British pressings, 1900s–1950s
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Elsie Janis, the American entertainer and 'Sweetheart of the AEF', recorded these two numbers on HMV's E-series, a popular label of the 1920s.AI summary
His Master's Voice E174 Personalities (Prs)
Elton Britt was an American yodelling country and western singer popular in the 1940s-50s; this HMV MH series pressing pairs two of his recordings.AI summary
His Master's Voice MH168 Country
Elvis Presley's "Blue Suede Shoes" and "Tutti Frutti" on His Master's Voice POP213, a British pressing of his early 1956 sides. This is one of Presley's debut releases on HMV, the major British imprint.AI summary
His Master's Voice POP213 Rock
Elvis Presley's 'Blue Suede Shoes' backed with 'Tutti Frutti' on HMV POP213, the UK issue from 1956. This is one of Elvis's earliest and most important UK singles — 'Blue Suede Shoes' was the first Carl Perkins song he recorded, and the HMV POP series was the vehicle for his British debut releases; UK first pressings of early Elvis HMV singles are actively collected.AI summary
His Master's Voice POP213 Personalities (Prs)
Elvis Presley's 'Rip It Up' backed with 'Baby Let's Play House' on HMV POP305, a UK pressing from 1956. Both songs are associated with Elvis's Sun and early RCA period; 'Baby Let's Play House' was originally a Sun single. UK HMV POP Elvis singles from 1956 are actively collected.AI summary
His Master's Voice POP305 Personalities (Prs)
Elvis Presley recorded these two songs for HMV's POP series. 'I Don't Care If the Sun Don't Shine' is an obscure early Presley recording, quite different from his later famous records; this particular title pairing on HMV POP 272 requires verification of pressing and catalogue accuracy.AI summary
His Master's Voice POP272 Rock
Elvis Presley was the most commercially successful and culturally influential rock-and-roll performer of the 1950s. This HMV pressing pairs two of his early hits, 'Blue Suede Shoes' and 'Tutti Frutti', from 1956, capturing the raw energy of early rock and roll.AI summary
His Master's Voice POP213 Rock
Emilio de Gogorza was an acclaimed American baritone and opera singer who recorded prolifically in the acoustic era for HMV and other labels; this very early DB catalogue pressing captures two famous Verdi arias, 'Largo al factotum' from 'The Barber of Seville' and 'Eri tu' from 'The Masked Ball'.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB183 Opera
Emilio de Gogorza, the celebrated American baritone of the early phonograph era, recorded the 'Toreador Song' from Carmen for His Master's Voice. De Gogorza was one of the finest operatic singers of the acoustic period.AI summary
His Master's Voice 032031 Opera
Emilio de Gogorza, a renowned Spanish baritone of the early 20th century, recorded 'La Paloma' for His Master's Voice 2-062005, likely 1900s–1920s. De Gogorza was a celebrated concert artist and prolific recording artist for early labels.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-062005 Opera
Emilio de Gogorza was a Spanish baritone and one of the earliest recording artists, whose voice was preserved on Edison cylinders and early gramophone records; this HMV pressing of "Juanita" documents his career in the acoustic era.AI summary
His Master's Voice 5-2102 Voice
Emilio de Gogoza, a celebrated Italian baritone of the early 20th century, on His Master's Voice; these lyric ballads represent his later acoustic recording work in the early 1920s.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA180 Voice
Emilio de Gogorza was a celebrated American baritone of the early 20th century who recorded extensively for His Master's Voice. This DA187 of "John Peel" and "When Dull Care" are traditional ballads recorded in the acoustic era, circa 1920–1925.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA187 Voice
Emma Calvé, the renowned French mezzo-soprano, recorded 'Les Tringles des Sistres' (from Bizet's *Carmen*) for His Master's Voice, catalogue 033058.AI summary
His Master's Voice 033058 Opera
Emmy Destinn, a celebrated Czech opera soprano of the early 20th century, performs two pieces for His Master's Voice: an aria from Italian opera and a Slavic song.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA505 Opera
Emmy Destinn, the celebrated Czech soprano and one of the great operatic voices of the early 20th century, recorded a German art song on HMV's 2-043019 catalogue.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-043019 Opera
Emmy Destinn on His Master's Voice 2-053111, 'O Patria Mia'. Destinn (Ema Destinová, 1878–1930) was a celebrated Czech dramatic soprano and Wagnerian artist, recorded extensively in the acoustic and early electric era.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-053111 Opera
Emmy Destinn, the celebrated Czech soprano, performing 'Morro ma prima in grazia' on His Master's Voice 2-053199. Destinn was one of the greatest operatic voices of the early twentieth century, and recorded extensively for HMV.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-053199 Opera
Emmy Destinn, a Czech soprano and one of the greatest operatic singers of the early 20th century, performing Puccini's 'Vissi d'Arte' from Tosca for His Master's Voice 2-053053, an acoustic-era recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-053053 Opera
Emmy Destinn, the Czech operatic soprano, performing the famous soprano aria 'Ritorna Vincitor' from *Aida* on His Master's Voice 2-053054, an early single-sided acoustic recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-053054 Opera
Ennis Parkes recorded 'All the Year Blues' and 'Shufflin' Along' for His Master's Voice, likely a blues or jazz-influenced performer of the 1920s; the catalogue number is early and the titles suggest dance or blues repertoire.AI summary
His Master's Voice B1400 Jazz
Ennis Parkes and Peter Dawson recorded these dance numbers on His Master's Voice. Dawson was a celebrated British baritone and prolific recording artist; Parkes was an accompanist and musical partner of some standing.AI summary
His Master's Voice C1087 Dance
Enrico Caruso, the world's first superstar tenor, recorded 'Santa Maria' for His Master's Voice; HMV 2-032037 is a standard catalogue number from the 1920s or later reissue, likely a transfer or electrically re-recorded version of his earlier acoustic performances.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-032037 Opera
Enrico Caruso was the most celebrated tenor of the early 20th century and a foundational figure of recorded opera. This HMV pressing, catalogue VA36, contains two operatic arias: 'Magiche Note' and 'De Mon Amie Fleur Endormie', and is an early electrical or acoustic Caruso recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice VA36 Opera
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor and foundational recording artist, on His Master's Voice, His Master's Voice VA series. This is Caruso's operatic repertoire from his extensive catalogue. Caruso's recordings, especially his acoustic sides from the early 1900s, are prized by classical collectors and often command premium prices; even later copies may hold value.AI summary
His Master's Voice VA41 Opera
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor, recording 'Sultano a te' and 'Vachissima' (operatic arias) for His Master's Voice DA-series (DA1367). The DA-series is among the earliest HMV electrical recordings, circa 1925–1930. This represents one of the greatest singers of the 20th century in his declining years.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA1367 Opera
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor, recorded two opera arias: the quartet from Verdi's *Rigoletto* ('Questa O Quella') and an aria from Verdi's *Othello* ('Di Tu Se Fedele') for His Master's Voice. Caruso was one of the greatest operatic tenors and the first major recording star of the gramophone age.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA1023 Opera
Enrico Caruso, the most recorded tenor of the early 20th century, in duets with Ernestine Schumann-Heink and Frances Alda on His Master's Voice, catalogue DK119—an early acoustic or electrical recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice DK119 Opera
Enrico Caruso, the most celebrated operatic tenor of the early 20th century, recorded these French operatic arias for HMV's prestigious DB series.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB136 Opera
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor, on His Master's Voice DB592 with 'A la Luz de la Luna' and 'A Granada', recordings from the world's most famous operatic voice.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB592 Opera
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor and one of the first great recording artists, on His Master's Voice. This is an aria from Verdi's 'Il trovatore', one of his signature roles. The catalogue number 7-52104 is from HMV's later electrical series.AI summary
His Master's Voice 7-52104 Opera
Enrico Caruso (1873–1921), the most celebrated tenor of the early 20th century, recorded 'Lasciali Amar' for His Master's Voice. This is an acoustic-era recording of a Neapolitan song.AI summary
His Master's Voice 7-52042 Opera
Enrico Caruso, one of the greatest tenors in history, recorded 'Guardann's luna' and 'Donna non vidi mai' (from Puccini's *La fanciulla del West*) on His Master's Voice DA106. Caruso died in 1921 and his recordings remain among the most collected operatic discs.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA106 Opera
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor, recorded the art songs 'A Dream' and 'For you alone' for His Master's Voice DA108, an acoustic pressing from the 1900s–10s and among the most collected operatic recordings of the acoustic era.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA108 Opera
Enrico Caruso's legendary HMV recordings of two Puccini arias—among the most important operatic recordings ever made, and a centerpiece of any serious collection. The DA series represents HMV's premium acoustic pressings of the 1920s–30s.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA112 Opera
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor, recorded 'Ora e per sempre addio' (from Verdi's *Othello*) and 'La Donna è Mobile' (from *Rigoletto*) for His Master's Voice, catalogue DA561. Both were recorded early in Caruso's career around 1910-1912. Caruso was the dominant opera singer of the early 20th century and among the most collected of all 78 artists.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA561 Opera
Enrico Caruso in two operatic pieces: the 'Crucifixus' from Pergolesi and the drinking song 'Libiamo ne' lieti calici' from Verdi's *La traviata*, recorded for His Master's Voice on the prestigious DJ series; though Caruso died in 1921, this pressing likely captures acoustic or early electrical recordings reissued in the 1920s-1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice DJ100 Opera
Enrico Caruso sings the Coat Song on HMV DL100, with an unusual reverse side in which Frances Alda explains why Caruso recorded it — a spoken-word documentary coupling of considerable curiosity. The DL prefix is a non-standard HMV series and this may be a special or commemorative pressing; the Alda narration makes it a unique document among Caruso releases.AI summary
His Master's Voice DL100 Opera
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor, on His Master's Voice; this appears to be a later issue or compilation (GC4 series), likely 1920s or later.AI summary
His Master's Voice GC4-2122 Opera
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor and one of the greatest recording artists of all time, recorded Hullah's 'The Lost Chord' for HMV in the acoustic era; this HMV 02397 issue preserves one of the master's later recordings.AI summary
His Master's Voice 02397 Opera
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian operatic tenor, performing 'Agnus Dei' on His Master's Voice 02470. Caruso (1873–1921) was among the most celebrated recording artists of the early 20th century.AI summary
His Master's Voice 02470 Opera
Enrico Caruso, the world's most famous operatic tenor, performing Mozart's 'Ave Maria' on His Master's Voice, catalogue 02472. Caruso was the first great international recording star; his recordings defined the operatic repertoire on record and remain highly collected.AI summary
His Master's Voice 02472 Opera
Enrico Caruso was the most famous tenor of his era and one of the first great recording stars; this His Master's Voice DB112 contains two major Verdi tenor arias, 'O tu che in seno agli angeli' from La Forza del Destino and 'Ah si ben mio' from Il Trovatore.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB112 Opera
Enrico Caruso, the world's greatest tenor and one of the defining voices of recorded music, sang 'Che gelida manina' (the aria from Puccini's *La bohème*) and 'Cielo e mar' (Verdi) on His Master's Voice DB113. Caruso died in 1921; his recordings remain among the most valued on 78rpm.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB113 Opera
Enrico Caruso, the legendary tenor and founding voice of the gramophone era, in two arias from Rossini (La donna del lago) and Meyerbeer (Le prophète), recorded for His Master's Voice DB123. These are electrical or late acoustic recordings from Caruso's final years (1919-1921).AI summary
His Master's Voice DB123 Opera
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor, in two operatic arias: Ideale and Spirito gentil, on His Master's Voice DB129. A cornerstone Caruso recording from the electrical era.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB129 Opera
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor, in two arias: 'In terra solo' and 'Un di all'azzurro Spazio guardai profundo' for HMV DB700, an electrical recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB700 Opera
Enrico Caruso, the most celebrated tenor of the early 20th century, recorded "Celeste Aida" from Verdi's *Aida* for His Master's Voice. The DK-series catalogue number indicates a late pressing, but Caruso's *Aida* is one of his signature recordings and remains among the most collected of all operatic discs.AI summary
His Master's Voice DK115 Opera