3,288 shellac records · mostly British pressings, 1900s–1950s
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Feodor Chaliapin (also Chaliapine) was the greatest bass of the early 20th century, celebrated worldwide for his dramatic interpretive power and his recordings of Russian opera and song. 'Vieni la mia Vendetta' is a Verdi aria, and this His Master's Voice pressing preserves the voice of one of the most significant opera singers in the history of recording. His Master's Voice 2693c is from the acoustic or early electric era.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2693c Opera
Feodor Chaliapin (Théodore Chaliapine), the greatest bass singer of his era, on His Master's Voice catalogue 022093, performing a dramatic recitative or vocal piece 'How the King went to War'. Chaliapin's recordings on HMV were prestigious productions.AI summary
His Master's Voice 022093 Opera
Thom Denijs performing sacred music on HMV's B-series, a mainstream British catalogue.AI summary
His Master's Voice B4801 Opera
Thorpe Bates, a British baritone, performing a romantic ballad on HMV's 02000 series, likely from the early 1920s.AI summary
His Master's Voice 02158 Voice
Tino Folgar was an Italian popular singer; this HMV side offers light vocal and orchestral material, likely from the 1920s–30s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B4361 Voice
Tita Ruffo, the celebrated Italian baritone, in two arias: 'Lassu in Cielo' and 'Dite alla giovine' for HMV's electrical DB series.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB176 Opera
Tito Ruffo, the celebrated Italian baritone, recorded Leoncavallo's 'Si Può' from 'Pagliacci' for His Master's Voice, a historic acoustic operatic recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice 76089 Opera
Tito Schipa was one of the greatest Italian tenors of the early 20th century, celebrated for his liquid tone, impeccable legit technique and romantic interpretation; these popular Italian songs on His Master's Voice showcase the artistry that made him an international star.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA729 Voice
Tito Schipa on His Master's Voice, catalogue DA363, performing two Italian art songs—'O Colombina' and 'Chiudo gli Occhi'. Schipa was one of the great Italian tenors of the early 20th century, celebrated for his lyrical voice and interpretive subtlety.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA363 Opera
Tito Schipa performing Italian song repertoire on His Master's Voice DA5362. Schipa was one of the greatest Italian tenors of his era, celebrated for his intimate, refined vocalism; his recordings are prized by collectors of operatic art song.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA5362 Opera
Titta Ruffo, one of the greatest operatic baritones of the early twentieth century, recorded 'Chi mi dirà che il bicchier' (an aria from Verdi's 'Don Carlos') for HMV—a fragment of the vast legacy left by this legendary singer.AI summary
His Master's Voice 7-52225 Opera
Titta Ruffo was one of the greatest Italian baritones of the early 20th century, with a massive voice and commanding stage presence; these arias—from Verdi's *Otello* and Spontini's *La vestale*—show him in his prime on an HMV acoustic recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice DK114 Opera
Titta Ruffo, one of the greatest Italian baritones of the early 20th century, in two celebrated operatic arias on His Master's Voice from the acoustic or early electric era.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB502 Opera
Titta Ruffo, one of the greatest Italian baritones of the early 20th century, performs the famous 'Largo al Factotum' from Rossini's The Barber of Seville on His Master's Voice. Ruffo's recordings are landmarks in operatic discography.AI summary
His Master's Voice 052380 Opera
Titta Ruffo, the legendary Italian baritone, recorded 'Dio Possente, Dio d'Amor' from Verdi's 'La Gioventù di Guglielmo Tell' (William Tell) for His Master's Voice. Ruffo was one of the greatest opera singers of the early 20th century and among the most recorded.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-052104 Opera
His Master's Voice 2-052170 Voice
Titta Ruffo, one of the greatest Italian baritones of the early 20th century, recorded two famous opera arias: the Prologue from *I Pagliacci* ('Fin ch'han dal vino') and the serenade from *Don Giovanni* ('Vieni alla finestra'). This His Master's Voice DA pressing represents a major operatic voice at the height of the acoustic era.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA357 Opera
Titta Ruffo, the celebrated Italian baritone, singing 'Buona Zaza' on His Master's Voice 7-52035. Ruffo was one of the most recorded singers of the early gramophone era and this HMV pressing is from their 7-inch series.AI summary
His Master's Voice 7-52035 Opera
Tom Clare performing the comic song 'My Beastly Eyeglass' on His Master's Voice, circa early 1910s.AI summary
His Master's Voice 4-2135 Comic
Tom Clare on His Master's Voice B450, two comic novelty songs from the late 1920s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B450 Comic
Tom Clare on His Master's Voice 4-2152, recorded in the 1920s; a popular song of that era.AI summary
His Master's Voice 4-2152 Voice
Tom Clare recorded a comic monologue, 'Fishy Story', for HMV in the early 1920s, likely from the acoustic era given the catalogue number format.AI summary
His Master's Voice 4-2190 Comic
Tom Clare on His Master's Voice with 'We'll sigh for the Days of the War', from the HMV 5-2000 series suggesting an early 1920s recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice 5-2051 Voice
Tom Clare performing novelty songs 'On the Day When the World Goes Dry' and 'Captain Cutts of the Cruiser What Not' for His Master's Voice E198. The second title suggests a music-hall comedy character piece.AI summary
His Master's Voice E198 Music Hall
Tom Clare recorded for Columbia and HMV in the early 1920s, primarily comic and novelty material. 'Telephone' is likely in this tradition, though recorded for the major HMV label.AI summary
His Master's Voice 01047 Comic
Tom Clare on His Master's Voice with 'Winkelheimer's Motor Ride', a comic novelty number from the early 1920s HMV catalogue.AI summary
His Master's Voice 01096 Music Hall
Tom Clare performing the music hall novelty 'Night when the old Cow died', recorded for His Master's Voice; catalogue 02403 places this in the early acoustic era, circa 1903–1908.AI summary
His Master's Voice 02403 Music Hall
'Won't You Waltz with Me' recorded by Tom Clare for His Master's Voice, catalogue 02414. An acoustic or early electrical recording; the artist and title are not identified in standard reference works.AI summary
His Master's Voice 02414 Music Hall
Tom Clare was a British comedy singer, recorded here on His Master's Voice, one of the major British labels. 'Cohen Rings Up His Tailor' is a comic song typical of the 1920s–30s music-hall tradition.AI summary
His Master's Voice C1471 Music Hall
Tom Clare on 'Exemptions and otherwise', a solo side on His Master's Voice 02799. The nature of this piece (possibly a recitation or monologue) and artist are unclear.AI summary
His Master's Voice 02799 Music Hall
Tom Clare performing two comic songs on HMV's C-series (early electric period, 1920s–1930s). The titles suggest WWI-era topical humour.AI summary
His Master's Voice C425 Music Hall
Tom Clare, recorded '(13) Telephone' and 'Winkelheimer's Motor Ride' for His Master's Voice C538, novelty vocal sides from the acoustic era.AI summary
His Master's Voice C538 Comic
Tom Clare performs 'Once the Kaiser's Army' and 'It's Refined' on His Master's Voice, likely topical or patriotic songs from the First World War era.AI summary
His Master's Voice C540 Music Hall
Tom Foy performing 'Our Straits Canal' and 'Wales & Whales & Weals' on His Master's Voice B1574, comic novelty songs from the early 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B1574 Music Hall
Tom Foy performing comic novelty songs 'I've Had Some Money Left Me' and 'Nineteen Bright Pounds' on His Master's Voice B1600, from the early 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B1600 Music Hall
Tom Foy, a British variety entertainer, singing two comic Irish-themed songs on HMV in the 1920s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B1609 Music Hall
Tom Foy on His Master's Voice B1629, a character comedian performing sketches in broad Yorkshire dialect.AI summary
His Master's Voice B1629 Music Hall
Tom Foy on His Master's Voice B1601, a dance and novelty comedy side from the early 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B1601 Music Hall
Tom Walls — the British actor and director celebrated for the Aldwych farces — performing 'Beautiful Honolulu' on HMV C665. Film and stage celebrity recordings are a distinct collecting category; Walls is a recognised name in British entertainment history.AI summary
His Master's Voice C665 Personalities (Prs)
Tommy Dorsey, leader of one of the most popular big bands of the 1930s–40s, recorded 'Tin Roof Blues' and 'Boogie Woogie' for His Master's Voice; Dorsey's orchestra recordings are among the most widely collected swing-era sides.AI summary
His Master's Voice B8854 Dance
Tommy Dorsey, later one of the biggest names of the swing era, plays the early jazz sides 'Stomp It Off' and 'Night Glow' on a UK His Master's Voice pressing.AI summary
His Master's Voice B9019 Jazz
Tommy Dorsey (1905–1956), one of the most successful bandleaders and trombonists of the swing era, recorded these jazz standards for His Master's Voice.AI summary
His Master's Voice B9661 Jazz
Tommy Dorsey's swing orchestra recorded 'There's No You' and 'On the Sunny Side of the Street' for His Master's Voice, the British imprint of RCA Victor. Both are standards of the late 1940s, when Dorsey's trombone section was among the most admired in American jazz.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD5909 Jazz
His Master's Voice BD5867 Classical
Tommy Dorsey, the American trombonist and bandleader, recorded extensively for His Master's Voice; this side showcases the swing-era big-band style that made him famous.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD5884 Dance
Tommy Dorsey, the American trombonist and bandleader famous for his technically brilliant playing and his 1930s–1940s swing orchestra, recorded 'There's No You' and 'On the Sunny Side of the Street' for His Master's Voice; both are popular standards.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD5909 Jazz
Tommy Dorsey's trombone band recorded "(Ah Yes) There's Good Blues Tonight" and "There's No One But You" for His Master's Voice BD5944 in the 1940s, during his peak commercial period.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD5944 Dance
Tommy Dorsey was the leading American trombonist and bandleader of the 1930s–40s; this His Master's Voice 78 couples two popular swing numbers recorded during his commercial peak.AI summary
His Master's Voice B8854 Dance