3,289 shellac records · mostly British pressings, 1900s–1950s
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Irene Scharrer was a distinguished British classical pianist, and this His Master's Voice acoustic or early electrical recording captures her playing Bach's Prelude and Fugue and Debussy's Arabesque no. 2—substantial works in intimate solo performance.AI summary
His Master's Voice D576 Classical
Irene Scharrer, an accomplished British concert pianist, in two Chopin pieces—a Funeral March and an Etude with Valse—recorded for His Master's Voice in the 1920s.AI summary
His Master's Voice D83 Classical
Irene Scharrer, a British pianist of the early 20th century, performs 'Tipperary Five Variations' on His Master's Voice. Scharrer was known for her chamber music and solo recordings.AI summary
His Master's Voice 05576 Classical
Irene Scharrer performing Bach's Prelude and Fugue and Debussy's Arabesque No. 2 on His Master's Voice D576. Scharrer was a respected British pianist and composer of the early-to-mid 20th century; this is a substantial classical recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice D576 Classical
Irving Berlin's "This is the Army Mister Jones" and "My British Buddy" on His Master's Voice B9355, from the 1942 wartime musical film *This Is the Army*, starring and produced by Berlin himself.AI summary
His Master's Voice B9355 Personalities (Prs)
Irving Mills on His Master's Voice B6204, credited also to McKinney's Cotton Pickers. Mills was a prolific songwriter and bandleader of the 1920s–1930s hot jazz era, though this particular coupling is not a known standard.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6204 Jazz
Isham Jones's American dance band, a major name of the 1920s-30s, recorded two sentimental ballads on His Master's Voice including material associated with Paul Whiteman.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6276 Dance
Isolde Menges was a distinguished British violinist known for her chamber music and solo recitals. This His Master's Voice recording of Bach's Fugue in A Major and Debussy's "La plus que lente" on violin dates to the acoustic era (catalogue D603, circa 1919–1923).AI summary
His Master's Voice D603 Classical
Isolde Menges, the British violinist who was a pupil of Joachim and a leading recitalist of the inter-war years, plays a Samoan Lullaby with T Boyd and Brahms's Waltz in A flat on HMV E245. Menges is a recognised name in British violin collecting and her HMV E-series pressings are standard acoustic-era format.AI summary
His Master's Voice E245 Classical
Isolde Menges was a British violinist of some distinction in the early twentieth century who recorded for HMV. This disc, catalogue 2-07939, contains the Benedictus No. 3 — likely from Elgar's The Kingdom or a similar large choral work. Early HMV single-sided pressings of British violinists are moderately uncommon.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-07939 Instrumental
Isolde Menges, a respected British-born violinist of the classical tradition, recorded for His Master's Voice in the acoustic era. The catalogue number D712 places this in HMV's early electrical period, around 1925–1928.AI summary
His Master's Voice D712 Classical
Ivor Novello, the Welsh composer and star of operetta and musical theatre, performing 'Leap Year Waltz' and 'Three Ballet Tunes' on His Master's Voice (catalogue B8897). Novello was a major figure in British musical theatre and light music of the 1920s–1940s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B8897 Music Hall
Ivor Novello, the Welsh composer and entertainer, with spoken and musical extracts from his play *Murder in Mayfair* (featuring Novello with Fay Compton and other actors) on His Master's Voice. This is a theatrical recording of a Novello play from the 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice C2697 Personalities (Prs)
Ivor Novello, the celebrated Welsh composer and actor, performing the 'Muranian Rhapsody' on His Master's Voice. Novello was famous for his romantic light opera compositions and was a major star of British theatre and film.AI summary
His Master's Voice C3977 Instrumental
Ivor Novello on His Master's Voice C3978, with a composed work and orchestral material. Novello was the pre-eminent Welsh composer and musical-theatre figure of the 1920s–40s; his own recordings are uncommon.AI summary
His Master's Voice C3978 Opera
J & C Hulbert (likely Jack and Cicely) on HMV B4332, performing 'Hulbert Brothers in Chicago' and its second part — theatrical material by the celebrated Hulbert siblings.AI summary
His Master's Voice B4332 Personalities (Prs)
Jack and Cicely Hulbert, popular British husband-and-wife variety entertainers and stage stars of the 1920s–30s, recorded 'Lovin' You' (parts 1 and 2) for HMV B4355. The Hulberts were a major draw in British theatre and recorded frequently, often light comedy and musical numbers.AI summary
His Master's Voice B4355 Personalities (Prs)
Jack and Cicely Hulbert were a British husband-and-wife theatrical team famous for their musical comedies and recordings in the 1920s and 1930s. This His Master's Voice recording, 'Modern Colour Poems', appears to be a spoken piece or musical sketch from their repertoire.AI summary
His Master's Voice B4182 Personalities (Prs)
A duet by J Buchanan and E Randolph on His Master's Voice B8026, performing 'Fancy Our Meeting' and 'Now That I've Found You'. HMV B-series were mass-produced popular vocal and dance sides.AI summary
His Master's Voice B8026 Voice
J. Buchanan and E. Randolph on His Master's Voice performing popular dance numbers 'Like Monday Follows Sunday' and 'Not Bad' — minor artists on a major label, likely 1930s dance recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice B8153 Dance
A medley from the musical *Funny Face* performed by J Fray and M Braggiotti on His Master's Voice, a major British label of the 1920s–30s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B2910 Dance
A recording featuring J Grenfell and others on 'Noel Coward Vocal Gems' (two-part set), from HMV C3635. This is a theatrical compilation or medley; Coward material from the 1930s-1940s on HMV's premium label is more likely to be found than deleted or obscure releases.AI summary
His Master's Voice C3635 Music Hall
Joyce Grenfell and others in 'Noel Coward Vocal Gems', recorded for His Master's Voice C3636. Grenfell was a celebrated British actress, comedian and cabaret performer; this is a special C-series pressing of theatrical material from the Coward catalogue.AI summary
His Master's Voice C3636 Music Hall
Two popular ballroom songs credited to J Johnson on His Master's Voice B5000 series, from the late 1920s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B5932 Voice
J Marvin and E Smalle on HMV B2441, performing 'Blue Skies' and 'I've Grown So Lonesome Thinking of You'. Unidentified vocalists on a standard HMV pressing.AI summary
His Master's Voice B2441 Voice
A celebrated duet between tenor John McCormack and soprano Lucrezia Bori, two of the finest singers of the 1920s, performing the great Act III finale from Verdi's *La traviata* ('Parigi o cara') and the Rigoletto quartet ('Bella figlia dell'amore') on a His Master's Voice electrical recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice DM104 Opera
J Miller and C Farrell on His Master's Voice B3183, two popular songs from the late 1920s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B3183 Voice
His Master's Voice B2517 Personalities (Prs)
His Master's Voice B8279 Personalities (Prs)
J. Mills and L. Browne performing 'I'm on a See Saw' and 'Nonny No' on His Master's Voice B8279. This record represents a duet or dance number from the light-entertainment repertoire of the 1920s–30s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B8279 Dance
J Mills and L Browne recorded 'I'm on a See Saw' and 'Nonny no' for His Master's Voice, a British dance or novelty recording of the 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B8279 Dance
J. Mills and L. Browne recorded 'I'm on a See Saw' and 'Nonny No' for His Master's Voice B8279, a late 1920s-1930s recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice B8279 Dance
J Shilkret (likely conductor/musician) performing two famous novelty and dance songs on His Master's Voice; the B2048 catalogue places this in the late 1920s or early 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B2048 Dance
J Shilkret (likely Nathaniel Shilkret or a member of the Shilkret family, prominent orchestra and arrangement personnel of the 1920s–1930s) recorded two popular instrumental pieces on HMV's B-series. The titles suggest light orchestral arrangements.AI summary
His Master's Voice B1894 Instrumental
Nat Shilkret, a prolific conductor and pianist, recorded 'If You Knew Susie' and 'Don't Bring Lulu' for His Master's Voice. Both are popular vaudeville standards of the 1920s, recorded here in Shilkret's orchestral arrangement.AI summary
His Master's Voice B2048 Dance
J Smith performing 'Left all Alone again Blues' and 'Whose Baby Are You' on His Master's Voice B1130, an early blues or novelty recording on a major British label.AI summary
His Master's Voice B1130 Jazz
J Smith recorded 'Happy' and 'I might be your Once in a While' for His Master's Voice, catalogue B1198, likely from the mid-1920s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B1198 Voice
J. Taylor credited on His Master's Voice, performing sentimental popular material of the late 1920s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B5762 Voice
J Taylor on His Master's Voice, a singer performing sentimental ballad material in the 1940s–50s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B5762 Voice
Jack Buchanan singing 'So Green' and 'Oo La La' on His Master's Voice B8027, from the late 1920s or early 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B8027 Personalities (Prs)
Jack Buchanan was a Scottish entertainer, actor and dancer who became a major star of stage and screen in the 1920s and 1930s. This His Master's Voice pressing includes 'Goodnight Vienna', one of his signature songs.AI summary
His Master's Voice B4083 Personalities (Prs)
Jack Buchanan, a major British entertainer and actor of stage and film, recorded two numbers for His Master's Voice in the early 1930s. Buchanan was a star performer of the era, known for sophisticated comedy and song.AI summary
His Master's Voice B8110 Personalities (Prs)
Jack Buchanan, the Scottish-born song-and-dance star of stage and early film, recorded this medley for His Master's Voice during the acoustic era. Buchanan was a major West End and Broadway entertainer in the 1920s and 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice C2630 Personalities (Prs)
Jack Buchanan, the Scottish theatrical star, recorded 'Leave a Little for Me' and 'Yes Mr Brown' for His Master's Voice in the late 1920s. Buchanan was a major personality of stage revue and musical theatre, known for sophisticated song-and-dance routines.AI summary
His Master's Voice B4398 Personalities (Prs)
Jack Buchanan, the Scottish star of stage and screen, recorded 'Leave a Little for Me' and 'Yes Mr Brown' for His Master's Voice in the late 1920s. Buchanan was a major personality of the era, known for song-and-dance routines in revue and musical theatre.AI summary
His Master's Voice B4398 Personalities (Prs)
Jack Buchanan, the Scottish theatrical star and film actor, recorded two light ballads, 'Weep no more my Baby' and 'Sun is round the corner', for His Master's Voice, catalogue B8110. Buchanan was famous for musical theatre and light comedy, and made many recordings.AI summary
His Master's Voice B8110 Voice
Jack Buchanan was a major British entertainer, actor and songwriter of the 1920s–30s, known for his charm and sophistication on stage and film. This HMV recording, credited to 'Jack Buchanan & Co', is a two-part piece adapted from French material, typical of the revue material he performed.AI summary
His Master's Voice B8072 Personalities (Prs)
Jack Felton singing 'Somewhere Someone is Calling', recorded for His Master's Voice B1128. Felton was a minor British singer of the 1920s–30s; this early B-series number places the pressing in the acoustic or early electrical era.AI summary
His Master's Voice B1128 Voice