3,289 shellac records · mostly British pressings, 1900s–1950s
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Fritz Kreisler was one of the greatest violinists of the early 20th century, renowned for both his virtuosity and his own compositions. This His Master's Voice multi-disc set (DB990/991/992/9935) presents Beethoven's Violin Concerto in D Major Op. 61 with the State Opera Orchestra conducted by Leo Blech, representing a major classical recording of international significance. Such complete concerto recordings by major soloists are highly collectable.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB990/991/992/9935 Classical
Fry, recorded 'Happy Days and Lonely Nights' and '(Blue Steele) Girl of my Dreams I Love You' for His Master's Voice B5585 in the late 1920s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B5585 Voice
G Baker performing 'In a Persian Garden' part 3 on His Master's Voice, catalogue 4-2767, an early HMV catalogue number from the acoustic era (circa 1910s). 'In a Persian Garden' was a popular song and recital piece of the period.AI summary
His Master's Voice 4-2767 Voice
G Elliott recorded 'Love Made the Song' and 'Music in May' for His Master's Voice, catalogue BD5121; the artist may be a singer or performer from the pre-war British variety scene.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD5121 Voice
G. Farrar and A. Scotti, likely singers, recorded operatic material for His Master's Voice. The Italian title and HMV catalogue numbering suggest an early electrical or late acoustic era recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice 054202 Opera
His Master's Voice 054206 Voice
Geraldine Farrar and Giovanni Martinelli, two of the greatest opera singers of the early twentieth century, performing the duet 'Je t'aime encore' on His Master's Voice 2-034024. This is an exceptionally important operatic recording featuring two legendary voices together.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-034024 Opera
G Fernandez performing an excerpt from Puccini's Tosca on His Master's Voice (catalogue R5701), part of HMV's ambitious multilingual Tosca set from the early 1910s.AI summary
His Master's Voice R5701 Opera
G. Fernandez and A. Pacini, with A. Salvaneschi and G. Mazzanti, in parts 14–15 of Puccini's 'Tosca' on His Master's Voice S5712. A multi-part operatic recording from the acoustic or early electric era.AI summary
His Master's Voice S5712 Opera
G. Fernandez and A. Salvaneschi, with V. Bartholmasi, performed excerpts from Act II and Act III of Puccini's *Tosca* for His Master's Voice, catalogue R5721. This is a complete-opera recording or substantial excerpt, typical of HMV's operatic catalogue in the 1920s–1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice R5721 Opera
G Graves and B Carleton recorded a novelty or dance instruction side for His Master's Voice, 'Show Us How to Do the Fox Trot', with a band recording of 'Blue Eyes' on the B-side; a topical piece from the 1910s–1920s dance-craze era.AI summary
His Master's Voice C624 Dance
G. Grossmith Jr. and E. Payne recorded the 'Gendarmes Duet' for His Master's Voice, probably in the early 1920s. The piece is from operatic or musical-theatre repertoire. Grossmith Jr. was a performer and composer of the Edwardian era.AI summary
His Master's Voice 04081 Opera
George Grossmith Jr. and J. James on HMV C584, credited with 'Boots & Shoes' and 'My Dance' (credited to band). Grossmith Jr. was a major theatrical star and entertainer of the interwar era.AI summary
His Master's Voice C584 Music Hall
G Lawrence and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. perform 'Moonlight is Silver' (parts 1 and 2) on His Master's Voice, likely a novelty or film-related recording capitalising on Fairbanks's Hollywood stardom.AI summary
His Master's Voice C2710 Voice
Gigli Martinelli, the legendary Italian tenor, recorded 'Recondita Armonia' (from Puccini's *Tosca*) and 'Questa o quella' (from Verdi's *Rigoletto*) for His Master's Voice on the DA series. These are signature operatic roles of Martinelli, one of the greatest tenors of the 20th century.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA285 Opera
His Master's Voice 04208 Music Hall
G Millar and Nat Ayer performing 'You can't love as I do' for HMV 04192, one of the earliest numerical catalogue issues in HMV's catalogue.AI summary
His Master's Voice 04192 Voice
Gaiety Theatre Orchestra under the direction of Wood performing light dance material on His Master's Voice. This is theatre music from the early twentieth century.AI summary
His Master's Voice B988 Orchestra
Galina Werschenskaya, a Russian mezzo-soprano and vocal teacher, recorded this pair of short piano pieces by Antonín Dvořák for His Master's Voice in the acoustic era. The catalogue number DA5203 dates to the early 1920s.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA5203 Classical
Amelita Galli-Curci, a world-renowned Italian coloratura soprano, and Tito Schipa, a celebrated Italian lyric tenor, perform the famous duet 'Parigi, o cara' from Verdi's *La Traviata* on His Master's Voice. Both singers were major recording artists of the acoustic and early electric era.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA1133 Opera
An untitled Games record on His Master's Voice, featuring a 'Totalisator Game' and 'Football Pool Game'—apparent novelty or spoken-word game recordings from the early 20th century.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD333
His Master's Voice B5326 Dance
Garber (likely likely Jan Garber, a dance-band leader) on 'In other Words we're through' and a Whiteman number, from HMV B6481. This is a mid-1930s dance-band recording; both Garber and Whiteman were major American bandleaders whose sides were pressed in Britain.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6481 Dance
Gene Austin on His Master's Voice B2995, performing 'Weary River' and 'Carolina Moon'. Austin was a popular American crooner of the 1920s-30s, known for soft, intimate vocal delivery; these are sentimental ballads from his peak period.AI summary
His Master's Voice B2995 Voice
Gene Austin on His Master's Voice with 'Voice of the Southland' and 'Sonny Boy'. Austin was an American pop singer of the 1920s-30s, famous for 'My Blue Heaven'; his HMV pressings are typical of the period's mainstream popular vocal recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice B2904 Voice
His Master's Voice B3936 Personalities (Prs)
Gene Austin, the American crooner and pioneer of the talking blues, accompanied on His Master's Voice B2293 with two popular standards of the 1920s: 'Sweet Child I'm Wild About You' and 'I'm Sitting on Top of the World' (also recorded by the Five Carlisles).AI summary
His Master's Voice B2293 Voice
Gene Austin, the American popular singer and pioneer of the crooning style, performing "Behind the Clouds" and "Bye Bye Blackbird" on His Master's Voice B2345.AI summary
His Master's Voice B2345 Voice
Gene Austin, an American crooner and singer-songwriter, on HMV B-series with 'Tamiami Trail' and 'But I do you know I do'.AI summary
His Master's Voice B2349 Voice
Gene Austin, the American tenor, on His Master's Voice B2350, performing popular songs of the mid-1920s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B2350 Voice
Gene Austin, an American popular singer of the 1920s–1930s, performs 'Oh My Bundle of Love' and 'Me Too' on His Master's Voice — acoustic-era vocal recording of a minor but real recording artist.AI summary
His Master's Voice B2359 Voice
Gene Austin, an American tenor famous for 'My Blue Heaven', recorded 'I've Got the Girl' and ''Deed I Do' for His Master's Voice in the late 1920s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B2422 Voice
Gene Austin, an American crooner and one of the first stars of the phonograph era, recorded for His Master's Voice in the early 1920s. Austin was among the best-selling artists of the 1920s and his recordings remain collected.AI summary
His Master's Voice B2564 Voice
George Formby Jr., the Lancashire comedian and ukulele player, on His Master's Voice B10179, performing 'Pleasure Cruise' and 'Saving Up for Sally', likely mid-1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B10179 Personalities (Prs)
George Formby Jr, Britain's most popular comedian of the 1930s-40s, recorded this musical sketch with S. Gregory for His Master's Voice, drawing on his radio and stage material.AI summary
His Master's Voice B10180 Personalities (Prs)
George Grossmith Junior, the son of the famous D'Oyly Carte tenor, recorded 'Every little Girl can teach me something new' for His Master's Voice, catalogue 02692, dating to the 1910s. Grossmith Jr was a London stage singer and comedian known for music-hall comedy numbers.AI summary
His Master's Voice 02692 Music Hall
George Grossmith Jr., a British actor and entertainer, recorded 'Waltz me round again Willie' for His Master's Voice, catalogue 02301, an early acoustic recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice 02301 Personalities (Prs)
George Grossmith Jr. was the son of the famous D'Oyly Carte Gilbert and Sullivan performer, and a comedian and singer in his own right during the Edwardian and inter-war periods. 'Don't forget you're a Lady' is a typical light comedic number. This early HMV pressing (02316) is from the pre-electric acoustic catalogue.AI summary
His Master's Voice 02316 Music Hall
George Grossmith Jr, the celebrated British actor, comedian and monologuist, recorded 'Mr Edison' on His Master's Voice 02345. Grossmith was famous for his comic sketches and character monologues in theatre and on record.AI summary
His Master's Voice 02345 Personalities (Prs)
George Grossmith Jr, the popular British comedian and actor son of the famous Gilbert and Sullivan performer George Grossmith, performing a comedy sketch titled 'Murders' on His Master's Voice 02580.AI summary
His Master's Voice 02580 Music Hall
George Grossmith Jr, the British entertainer and son of the famous Gilbert and Sullivan performer George Grossmith, on HMV 02219, performing the musical theatre song 'Yip I addy I ay'. Grossmith Jr was active in theatre and early recording in the 1900s-1910s.AI summary
His Master's Voice 02219 Music Hall
George Grossmith Jr., the British actor, comedian and entertainer, recorded 'Minor Objections' for His Master's Voice. Grossmith was a celebrated performer of the Edwardian era, famous for comic songs and musical theatre.AI summary
His Master's Voice 02693 Personalities (Prs)
George Grossmith Junior, son of the famous D'Oyly Carte tenor, recorded 'Any old Night is a Wonderful Night' and 'They didn't believe me' for His Master's Voice, catalogue C1150 dating to the 1910s. Grossmith Jr was a London stage singer and comedian, and son of the celebrated operetta performer George Grossmith.AI summary
His Master's Voice C1150 Music Hall
George Grossmith Jr., the British musical-theatre star and comedian, recorded 'Murders' and 'Any old Night is a wonderful Night' for His Master's Voice C574. Grossmith was a celebrated performer in musical comedy and revue during the Edwardian and inter-war periods.AI summary
His Master's Voice C574 Personalities (Prs)
George Grossmith Jr., the comedian and singer, in a comedic duet 'Every little Girl can teach me Something new' and a solo on 'My Friend John' (by L. Henson). This HMV D424 pressing is from the early electrical era of the late 1920s.AI summary
His Master's Voice D424 Music Hall
George Grossmith Jr., the British actor and musical theatre performer, with M. Saunders on two comic-sentimental music hall numbers recorded for His Master's Voice; Grossmith's stage and gramophone career spanned the 1920s-1940s.AI summary
His Master's Voice D425 Music Hall
George Baklanoff was a Russian baritone who had a considerable career in opera in Russia and Western Europe in the early twentieth century. HMV DA464 — 'Alas There Is No Doubt' (likely from an operatic source) backed with 'Deh vieni all finestra' from Mozart's Don Giovanni — is a mid-period HMV pressing. Baklanoff is a specialist collecting interest among enthusiasts of Russian vocal music.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA464 Opera
George Baklanoff was a distinguished Russian baritone who had a major international career in the early twentieth century, performing at the Boston Opera and other leading houses. This HMV DA465 disc contains two Russian songs — 'Do Not Weep, Child' and 'I Am He Whom You Called'. Baklanoff's HMV recordings are of collector interest to specialists in early Russian singing.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA465 Opera