21,668 shellac records · mostly British pressings, 1900s–1950s
21,668 records · page 168 of 452
Freddie Jenkins, a jazz trumpeter with Duke Ellington's orchestra, recorded 'Swingin' Em Down' and 'Stardust' on His Master's Voice B8420. Jenkins was a featured soloist with Ellington and his records are sought by jazz collectors.AI summary
His Master's Voice B8420 Jazz
Freddie Martin's orchestra on Brunswick, performing 'Give a Broken Heart a Break' and 'I Couldn't Believe My Eyes' from the late 1940s-early 1950s. Freddie Martin was a successful American bandleader, and Brunswick was a major label.AI summary
Brunswick RL284 Dance
Freddie Martin and his Hotel Bossert Orchestra, a popular American dance band, recorded for Columbia. Martin was a well-known bandleader of the 1930s–40s, leading a society-dance orchestra.AI summary
Columbia CB627 Dance
Freddie Martin Orchestra, an American dance orchestra, recorded these popular standards for Brunswick; Martin was a prolific bandleader in the 1940s–1950s.AI summary
Brunswick RL206 Dance
Freddie Slack's orchestra with Mr. Five by Five and The Thrill Is Gone on Capitol 115, an early number from the label's first years.AI summary
Capitol 115 Jazz
Freddie Slack with Gee Chi Love Song and Kiss Goodnight on Capitol 203.AI summary
Capitol 203 Jazz
Freddie Slack's orchestra with Riffette and Cuban Sugar Mill on Capitol 15239.AI summary
Capitol 15239 Jazz
Freddie Stewart with On the Street of Regret and Diane on Capitol CL13376.AI summary
Capitol CL13376 Voice
Freddy Dosh's 'Impressions' on Decca (F6108), an instrumental or novelty piece from the mid-1930s.AI summary
Decca F6108 Personalities (Prs)
Freddy Gardner recorded two popular standards on the Rex label, likely mid-to-late 1930s. Rex was a budget British subsidiary of Decca. Gardner is not a major-label recording artist of note.AI summary
Rex 9396 Voice
Freddy Gardner recorded a medley side for Decca, the British label; 'Is It True What They Say About Dixie/Ida' and 'When My Sugar Walks Down the Street/Ain't Misbehavin'' are popular jazz and novelty songs of the 1920s–1930s, packaged as a medley.AI summary
Decca MW36 Jazz
Freddy Gardner's Mess Mates recorded a popular hits revival medley on Decca in the 1940s, a light entertainment ensemble of the wartime period.AI summary
Decca F8285 Dance
Freddy Johnson, an American clarinet player and composer working in the jazz idiom, recorded 'Tiger Rag' and 'I Got Rhythm' for Decca F5110. Both are jazz standards; Johnson recorded in Europe in the 1930s.AI summary
Decca F5110 Jazz
Freddy Martin, an American bandleader, performing two light orchestral novelties on Columbia in the 1940s.AI summary
Columbia FB2013 Orchestra
Freddy Randall, the British trad jazz trumpeter, leads his band through Jazz Club Stomp and Riverside Blues on Tempo A49.AI summary
Tempo A49 Jazz
Frederic Lamond, the Scottish pianist and composer (1868–1948), recorded Schubert's Erlkönig and a Scharrer piece for His Master's Voice; an early electrical acoustic issue on the prestigious D series.AI summary
His Master's Voice D81 Classical
Frederick Dawson, piano, playing Arensky's 'Etude' and Mendelssohn's 'Caprice' on the obscure VF label.AI summary
Velvet Face 1012 Classical
Frederick de Zsolnay recorded 'Tod und das Madchen' (Death and the Maiden, the Schubert lied) and 'In questa tomba' (Beethoven) for JoelPromotions, a label of uncertain origin or period.AI summary
JoelPromotions Classical
Frederick Fuller, accompanied by composer, on His Master's Voice B9700, performing 'Cantilena No. 3' and a viola work by Villa-Lobos. The recording appears to be a classical chamber or solo piece, possibly from the 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B9700 Classical
Fredric Fradkin was a celebrated Russian-born violinist and composer of the early 20th century; these instrumental pieces showcase the violin virtuosity that made him a recording star in the acoustic era.AI summary
Brunswick 3911 Instrumental
Freida Hempel was an American operatic soprano of the early 20th century, known for her work in light opera and Lieder; this His Master's Voice recording from the early 1920s captures one of the leading voices of the acoustic era.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB184 Opera
A Latin choir, credited as 'French Choir (Latin)', singing two liturgical items on His Master's Voice D832: the Easter Introit and the Introitus of the Mass.AI summary
His Master's Voice D832 Classical
A French orchestra conducted by Oubradous, performing movements from a Serenade No. 3 on Oriole, a British budget label; the classical orchestral repertoire and conductor suggest interwar recording.AI summary
Oriole 6673 Orchestra
Frengul Effendi performing 'Tzaine hintschetz' and 'Dalvorighi' for Favorite 55451, possibly Turkish or Middle Eastern vocal music.AI summary
Favorite 55451
Fresedo, a legendary Argentine tango musician and composer, recorded 'Caminito' — one of the most famous tango standards — for Odeon; 'Caminito' was Fresedo's own composition and signature piece.AI summary
Odeon 5151 Dance
Friar's Society was one of the earliest jazz recording ensembles, active in the late 1910s and 1920s; these sides preserve the New Orleans jazz tradition in its formative years and are among the most historically significant jazz recordings.AI summary
Brunswick 02211 Jazz
The Friars Society Orchestra was one of the earliest American jazz recording ensembles, recording in the early 1920s for Brunswick and other labels. These sides are early New Orleans jazz and extremely scarce in any pressing.AI summary
Brunswick 02213 Jazz
Frieda Hempel, the celebrated German soprano, on His Master's Voice DA675 with operatic selections—'Hark, the Vesper Hymn is Stealing' and 'Voi Che Sapete' (from Mozart's Marriage of Figaro). Hempel was a world-renowned coloratura soprano of the early recording era.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA675 Opera
Frieda Hempel, the German coloratura soprano, sings 'Ombra leggiera' from Meyerbeer's 'Dinorah', with Mario Laurenti on the reverse, on an Edison Diamond Disc. These thick vertical-cut discs need an Edison machine or a suitable stylus to play.AI summary
Edison 82251 Opera
Frieda Hempel, the German coloratura soprano, sings 'Ombra leggiera' from Meyerbeer's 'Dinorah', with Mario Laurenti on the reverse, on an Edison Diamond Disc. These thick vertical-cut discs need an Edison machine or a suitable stylus to play.AI summary
Edison 82251 Opera
Frieda Hempel, the German coloratura soprano, sings 'Qui la voce' from Bellini's 'I puritani' and Oscar's 'Volta la terrea' from 'Un ballo in maschera' on His Master's Voice.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA248 Opera
Frieda Hempel was a celebrated German soprano of the 1910s–20s, renowned for her coloratura technique and recordings of German art song and opera. This HMV pressing of 'Wohin ich hort ein Bachlein rauschen' (Schubert) demonstrates her skill in German Lied repertoire.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA634 Opera
Frieda Hempel on His Master's Voice DA676, two classical songs. Hempel was a celebrated German soprano of the early 20th century, known for her lieder and operatic work.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA676 Opera
Frieda Hempel was a celebrated German soprano, best known for her association with the Berlin and Metropolitan Opera houses in the 1910s. The Polyphon label was a German pressing company active in the early acoustic era. This coupling of a Russian vesper hymn and Ave Maria suits her light, pure voice. Polyphon pressings of named opera singers are uncommon in British collections and attract interest from vocal collectors.AI summary
Polyphon 85297 Opera
Frieda Hempel, a renowned German lyric soprano of the early 20th century, recorded the 'Polonaise Mignon' and 'Arie der Gilda' (from *Rigoletto*) for Schall, a German label.AI summary
Schall 85286 Opera
Frieda Hempel was a celebrated German soprano and lieder singer of the early 20th century, with an international recording career. This His Master's Voice DB-series recording showcases two operatic and classical vocal pieces.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB293 Opera
Frieda Hempel, the celebrated German soprano, singing operatic arias on His Master's Voice DB295. Hempel had a distinguished career in opera and concert and was well-recorded; her HMV discs are collected by singers and opera enthusiasts.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB295 Opera
Frieda Hempel was a celebrated German soprano of the 1910s and 1920s, famous for her roles in opera and operetta. This His Master's Voice DB294 pressing of two arias—Verdi's "Ah! fors'è lui" from La Traviata and "Ernani! Ernani! involami" from Ernani—documents her artistry as a classical and operatic voice on the eve of the electrical-recording era.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB294 Opera
Frieda Hempel, a German soprano and a leading lyric-dramatic voice of the 1910s–1930s, on His Master's Voice performing two operatic arias: 'Ah! fors' è lui' from La Traviata and 'Ernani! Ernani! involami' from *Ernani*.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB294 Opera
Frieda Hempel, the distinguished Prussian soprano of the Darmstadt court, performing 'O glücklich Land' on IRCC — a reissue label pressing early classical recordings, likely from an earlier acoustic original.AI summary
IRCC 3006 Classical
Frieda Hempel on His Master's Voice DA250, with 'The Bird Song' and 'Melody in F'. Hempel was a German soprano and one of the most recorded voices of the early acoustic era, celebrated for her clear, brilliant tone and precision.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA250 Opera
Frieda Hempel, the German soprano of the early twentieth century, recorded two German art songs—"Schlafe, mein Prinzchen" and "Du meine Seele"—for His Master's Voice.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA557 Opera
Friedman, credited on Harmony (catalogue 33), performing 'What Do I Care My Sweetie Turned Me Down' and Wynne's 'Co-Ed'. Limited information available about this artist.AI summary
Harmony 33 Voice
Friedrich Schorr was one of the greatest Wagnerian baritones of the 20th century; these German art songs ('Blick ich umber' and 'Schusterlied') were recorded for His Master's Voice.AI summary
His Master's Voice EJ566 Opera
Frisco Joe's Good Time Boys performing popular dance numbers on Parlophone, listed as 'amountP001' (likely Paramount P001). This appears to be a jazz or hot-dance group; the titles suggest early jazz-age material.AI summary
Paramount P001 Jazz
Frisco Syncopaters recorded 'I Wonder What's Become of Sally' and 'Waltz in the Moonlight' for Puritan, a small British label; an obscure dance ensemble of the 1920s–30s.AI summary
Puritan 11384 Dance
Fritz Domina on Kristall Records performs two German drinking songs — 'In München Steht ein Hofbräuhaus' and 'Heut' Woll'n Wir Lustig Sein'. Kristall was a German label; the repertoire suggests a German or Austrian vocalist.AI summary
Kristall 3962
Fritz Kreisler was among the most celebrated violinists of the early 20th century, and this early acoustic G&T disc preserves two of his signature pieces.AI summary
G&T 47944 Classical