3,289 shellac records · mostly British pressings, 1900s–1950s
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Linzer Baum, a German or Austrian folk ensemble, recorded traditional songs for His Master's Voice. The programme suggests Alpine folk material.AI summary
His Master's Voice BA955
Lionel Hampton, the virtuoso vibraphonist and bandleader, performing 'Shufflin' at Hollywood' and 'Hot Mallets' on His Master's Voice — rare British issues of this major jazz figure.AI summary
His Master's Voice JO18 Jazz
Lionel Hampton recorded 'Central Avenue Breakdown' and 'When Lights Are Low' for HMV (B9750). Hampton was a pioneering vibraphone and drums player in jazz and swing; these sides are from his hot instrumental repertoire of the late 1930s–40s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B9750 Jazz
Lionel Hampton's vibraphone and xylophone work on these two instrumental sides, recorded for His Master's Voice in the 1940s, demonstrates the virtuosity that made him a jazz innovator.AI summary
His Master's Voice JO18 Jazz
Lionel Hampton was one of the most important jazz vibraphonists of the swing era; this HMV 10-inch pressing of 'Shoe Shiners Drag' and '12th Street Rag' captures the small-group swing sound.AI summary
His Master's Voice JO23 Jazz
An unnamed orchestra recorded 'Nursery Tunes No. 9' and 'No. 10' for HMV AS31. The AS series on HMV suggests early acoustic recording, likely pre-1925.AI summary
His Master's Voice AS31 Orchestra
The Little Theatre Company perform a selection from the musical comedy 'Nine Sharp' on His Master's Voice C3026 — likely a 1930s theatrical cast or sketch recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice C3026 Music Hall
Liza Fuchsová, the Czech pianist who specialised in Czech contemporary repertoire, performs a Fantasy on Czech Folk Songs on HMV JO31. The JO prefix is an unusual HMV series, possibly a specialist or limited pressing; Fuchsová's recordings are uncommon and of interest to collectors of Czech music.AI summary
His Master's Voice JO31 Classical
Lizabeth Welch, an American jazz and ballad singer who had a substantial British recording career, recorded 'If I were a Bell' and 'I've never been in love before' for His Master's Voice B10508, likely a 1950s pressing.AI summary
His Master's Voice B10508 Voice
Loss performing 'It's Always You' on His Master's Voice BD5669, from the late 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD5669 Voice
Loss (or The Loss Ensemble) recorded 'Miss You' and 'Charmaine' for His Master's Voice's budget POP line, circa 1950s — a post-war popular record, likely representing light orchestral or dance-band repertoire.AI summary
His Master's Voice POP507 Dance
Lotte Lehmann, the Austrian-American soprano, and Lauritz Melchior, the Danish tenor, recorded a duet from Schubert's 'Schwanengesang' for His Master's Voice (1716). This pairing represents two of the greatest singers of the mid-20th century.AI summary
His Master's Voice 1716 Opera
Lotte Lehmann, one of the greatest opera singers and Lieder interpreters of the 20th century, performing a duet with the legendary Lauritz Melchior, the greatest Wagnerian tenor of the era, on His Master's Voice—a meeting of two canonical voices.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA1717 Opera
Lou Monte with Henri René orchestra performing two novelty or popular numbers on His Master's Voice B10750. Monte (1917–2006) was an American singer and entertainer with a long career in novelty and ethnic comedy material.AI summary
His Master's Voice B10750 Comic
Louis Armstrong, the revolutionary jazz trumpet pioneer, recorded two early New Orleans-style blues on His Master's Voice, including the seminal "Mahogany Hall Stomp" from the late 1920s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B9588 Jazz
Louis Armstrong recorded 'High Society' and 'I've Got the World on a String' for His Master's Voice B6345 in the mid-to-late 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6345 Jazz
Louis Armstrong, the most important figure in jazz history, recorded these two titles for His Master's Voice, likely in the early 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6401 Jazz
Louis Armstrong and his All Stars perform 'Pennies from Heaven' and 'Save It, Pretty Mama' on His Master's Voice C4266; Armstrong is one of the most important figures in jazz history and all his recordings are collected.AI summary
His Master's Voice C4266 Jazz
Louise Edvina, a soprano, recorded 'Depuis le Jour ou je me suis donnee' (the aria from Charpentier's *Louise*) for His Master's Voice, catalogue 2-033071, dating to the 1920s-1930s. Edvina was a European opera or concert soprano, identity not fully documented in English sources.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-033071 Opera
Louise Edvina, a soprano singer, performs a French-language song 'Qui te fait si severe' on His Master's Voice 7-33037.AI summary
His Master's Voice 7-33037 Voice
Louise Leigh recorded two vocal pieces for His Master's Voice, including a song arranged by O. Burton. The catalogue number B808 indicates an early 1920s acoustic recording, though the artist is now obscure.AI summary
His Master's Voice B808 Voice
Lown on His Master's Voice B5968, with the High Hatters on the flip, 'You're the one I care for' and 'Overnight', from the 1930s–40s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B5968 Dance
HMV D195 pairs the LSO under Arthur Nikisch playing the Marriage of Figaro overture (from around 1913) with Mackenzie conducting a Little Minister overture. Nikisch was one of the most celebrated conductors of the pre-war era and his recordings with the LSO are among the most historically important early orchestral 78s. This disc is of real collector interest.AI summary
His Master's Voice D195 Orchestra
Lucrezia Bori, a celebrated Italian soprano of the early 20th century, performing two operatic arias on His Master's Voice from the early electrical recording era.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB152 Opera
Luisa Tetrazzini (1871–1940) was an internationally celebrated Italian soprano known for her brilliant coloratura technique; this His Master's Voice pressing of two numbers from Verdi's *La traviata* ('Ah fors'è lui' and 'Sempre libera') represents a major operatic voice of the early 20th century.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB531 Opera
Luisa Tetrazzini performing 'Last Rose of Summer' on His Master's Voice 03241, an acoustic-era operatic vocal recording. Tetrazzini was an internationally celebrated Italian soprano of the early 20th century, renowned for her spectacular coloratura technique and her recording legacy.AI summary
His Master's Voice 03241 Opera
Luisa Tetrazzini, the celebrated Italian coloratura soprano, performing 'Swallows' on His Master's Voice, one of the major opera singers of the Edwardian era.AI summary
His Master's Voice 03280 Opera
Luisa Tetrazzini, the celebrated Italian coloratura soprano, performing 'Shadow Song' on His Master's Voice, a single-sided recording from her early acoustic era (the 053143 prefix suggests c.1910-14).AI summary
His Master's Voice 053143 Opera
Luisa Tetrazzini, one of the most celebrated operatic sopranos of the early 20th century, performing two arias from the Italian operatic repertoire. Her HMV recordings of the 1900s–1920s remain historically important.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-053034 Opera
His Master's Voice 053040
Lupino Lane, the music hall and revue star, in songs including 'When Father...' and 'I wish it were Sunday Night' on His Master's Voice BD717. Lane was a major entertainer of the 1920s-1930s, celebrated for his comic timing and distinctive delivery.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD717 Personalities (Prs)
Lupino Lane, a major British musical theatre star and dancer of the 1920s and 1930s, performs two comic novelty songs on this His Master's Voice 78, recorded during his peak years as a West End entertainer and silent film comedian.AI summary
His Master's Voice B2281 Music Hall
Lupino Lane was a celebrated British music-hall entertainer and star of stage and silent film; this His Master's Voice record of the 'Billy Williams songs' is from his extensive recording and performing career.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD717 Personalities (Prs)
Lupino Lane was a celebrated British music-hall comedian and dancer; this His Master's Voice recording captures 'Lambeth Walk', one of the most famous British song-and-dance numbers of the 1930s, with additional material.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD596 Music Hall
Lynn Fontanne, the celebrated American stage actress, reciting 'The White Cliffs of Dover' for HMV. Fontanne was known for dramatic readings; this is likely a wartime morale or theatrical release.AI summary
His Master's Voice C3240 Personalities (Prs)
Lys Gauty, a French popular singer and variety performer of the 1930s, performing two songs on His Master's Voice: 'Because' and 'La Tour St Jacques'.AI summary
His Master's Voice K5887 Voice
'Faded Love Letters of Mine' and 'Take Me Back to Renfro Valley' recorded by M and D Good for His Master's Voice N4401. Renfro Valley, Kentucky was a significant country-music hotspot; this record, dated by its N-series catalogue number to the late 1920s, captures early country or close-harmony rural material on a major label.AI summary
His Master's Voice N4401 Country
M Blanche and D Terry performed 'Won't you kiss me' on His Master's Voice 04210, a popular song of the early 1920s.AI summary
His Master's Voice 04210 Voice
Maurice Chevalier, the French star, and Jack Hylton's orchestra recorded a "Chevalier Medley" (2 sides) for His Master's Voice. This represents a collaboration between a major international star and Britain's leading dance bandleader.AI summary
His Master's Voice B3686 Personalities (Prs)
M Constantin performs two French monologues ('Les Songes Trompeurs' and 'Tire Tire Nanette') on His Master's Voice. The artist and repertoire are obscure.AI summary
His Master's Voice K2804 Personalities (Prs)
His Master's Voice B8891 Personalities (Prs)
M. Ellis and O. Gilbert (likely involving Ivor Novello) performing 'Wings of Sleep' and 'Primrose' on His Master's Voice B8892 — theatrical or drawing-room material from the 1930s–1940s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B8892 Voice
M Galiardin performing French songs on HMV's K-series, a budget catalogue for overseas and light entertainment material.AI summary
His Master's Voice K5938 Voice
A comic or light vocal coupling on HMV C721, a 12-inch pressing featuring M Gay and WH Rawlins on side A ('She Says It with Her Eyes') and P Gawthorne and M Gray on side B ('Love's Own Kiss'). The artists are minor variety or revue performers and the HMV C-series placement suggests a post-war Edwardian or early 1920s issue. The 12-inch format for variety material is unusual.AI summary
His Master's Voice C721 Music Hall
M Gordon and Edith Laye performing 'If you look in her Eyes' on His Master's Voice 04233; a British popular song of the interwar period.AI summary
His Master's Voice 04233 Voice
M Gordon and Edith Laye performing 'If you look in her Eyes' on His Master's Voice; a British popular song of the interwar period.AI summary
His Master's Voice 04233 Voice
A chamber ensemble including the cellist Maurice Hambourg recorded a classical trio for His Master's Voice's prestigious chamber-music catalogue; an early electrical recording of classical chamber music.AI summary
His Master's Voice 08075 Classical
A chamber recording of the Scherzo from Saint-Saëns' Cello Concerto, performed by British musicians including the composer Frank Bridge, on HMV's prestigious 080xx series.AI summary
His Master's Voice 08054 Classical