21,669 shellac records · mostly British pressings, 1900s–1950s
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Ena Baga on Solex 101, a very obscure British independent label, with 'Smoke Gets in Your Eyes' and 'White Heather'.AI summary
Solex 101 Voice
The Encore Elite Orchestra was a house band for Encore Records, a small British label active in the 1920s. This medley of light orchestral and vocal pieces is typical of the era's cheap novelty sides.AI summary
Encore 585 Orchestra
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
Enoch Light Brigade on Remington, an American label, performing two popular numbers. Enoch Light was a prolific arranger and bandleader of the 1940s–50s, known for his lush orchestral arrangements.AI summary
Remington 25015 Orchestra
Enric Madriguera was a Spanish bandleader and guitarist popular in the 1930s; this Victor recording pairs 'When You Love Only One' and 'Maria'.AI summary
Victor 24767 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's 'Di Quella Pira' from *Il Trovatore*, recorded for the Gramophone & Typewriter Company. G&T catalogue 2-52489 is one of Caruso's earliest and rarest operatic recordings.AI summary
G&T 2-52489 Opera
Another G&T pressing of Caruso's "Questa o quella" from "Rigoletto", from his early acoustic recording sessions.AI summary
G&T 52344 Opera
Enrico Caruso singing "Giunto sul passo estremo" from Verdi's "Don Carlos", an early G&T acoustic recording from the first decade of the twentieth century.AI summary
G&T 52347 Opera
Enrico Caruso's 1902 recording of "Vesti la giubba" from Pagliacci, made in Milan for the Gramophone & Typewriter Company, is one of the most famous recordings in the history of the gramophone and widely credited as the first record to sell a million copies.AI summary
G&T 52440 Opera
Caruso's recording of "Questa o quella" from Verdi's "Rigoletto", issued by the Gramophone Company.AI summary
Gramophone Company 2-52642 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
Enrico Caruso, the most celebrated tenor of the early 20th century, duets with the mezzo-soprano Antonietta Schumann-Heink on 'Ai nostri monti' from Verdi's *Il trovatore* (part 13), and with soprano Frances Alda on 'Ah che la morte ognora' from the same opera (part 10), on His Master's Voice.AI summary
His Master's Voice DK119 Opera
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor and one of the first recording superstars, recorded 'T'm' arricordo 'e Napule' and 'Angelo casto e bel' for His Master's Voice DB-series. Both are Italian vocal pieces.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB640 Opera
Enrico Caruso singing the Romance from Meyerbeer's "Les Huguenots", an early G&T acoustic recording.AI summary
G&T 052088 Opera
Enrico Caruso recorded Tosti's song 'Ideale' for the Gramophone & Typewriter Company in the early 1900s; Caruso's early Milan recordings are among the most sought-after of all acoustic-era discs.AI summary
G&T 052154 Classical
Caruso singing "O Paradiso" from Meyerbeer's "L'Africana", a popular aria in his acoustic G&T catalogue.AI summary
G&T 052157 Opera
Enrico Caruso, the legendary tenor, recorded 'Com'è gentil' for His Master's Voice; this single-sided pressing from the HMV 052086 series is likely an early reissue of an acoustic-era recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice 052086 Opera
Enrico Caruso, the most celebrated tenor of the early 20th century, performing the famous aria 'Che gelida Manina' from Puccini's La Bohème on His Master's Voice—one of the greatest operatic recordings ever made.AI summary
His Master's Voice 052122 Opera
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor, recorded the romance 'Je suis seul' (a tenor aria of uncertain origin, possibly from a French opera) for His Master's Voice. Caruso was the dominant tenor of the early twentieth century and defined the recorded voice for his era.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-032005 Opera
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor, performing the French song 'Si vous l'aviez compris' ('If You Had Only Understood') on His Master's Voice. This is an acoustic recording from the early years of the gramophone.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-032018 Opera
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor, recorded 'Echo lointain de ma Jeunesse' for His Master's Voice; Caruso was the most recorded and celebrated operatic voice of the early 20th century, and his records remain highly sought.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-032028 Opera
Caruso singing "Salut! demeure chaste et pure" from Gounod's "Faust", one of his celebrated acoustic recordings for G&T.AI summary
G&T 032030 Opera